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Evidence-based Programming for Seniors. Tips for Selecting, Implementing, and Evaluating EBPs Marcia Ory, PhD, MPH Ashley Wilson, MPH Program on Healthy Aging Texas A&M Health Science Center South Padre, TX May 2012. Topic for Discussion. Audience Query. What are Evidence-based Programs?.
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Evidence-based Programming for Seniors Tips for Selecting, Implementing, and Evaluating EBPs Marcia Ory, PhD, MPH Ashley Wilson, MPH Program on Healthy Aging Texas A&M Health Science Center South Padre, TX May 2012
Three Types of Evidence Adapted from Brownson et al, 2003
Perceived Disadvantages of EBPs Online Training Modules: Evidence-based Health Promotion Programs for Older Adults
Perceived Advantages to EBPs Online Training Modules: Evidence-based Health Promotion Programs for Older Adults
Tiered Set of Criteria for Defining EBPs Implemented Through OAA http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/AoA_Programs/HPW/Title_IIID/index.aspx
Choosing an EBP The tasks do not always follow a sequential progression. The list provides a guide, not a strict set of steps.
Step 1: Identify an important health issue among the Seniors you serve
Is Your Community Ready to Implement Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs?
Step 7: Sustain the program Elements of a sustainable infrastructure and delivery system
Texas Healthy Lifestyles Bexar AAA -San Antonio Area Central Texas AAA -Temple, Belton, Killeen East Texas AAA -45 counties Rio Grande AAA -El Paso Area Tarrant Count AAA -Fort Worth
Steps to Program Fidelity Example Fidelity Plan • For reference, view NCOA Module 4: “Assuring Program Quality” at www.ncoa.org/chamodules
Balancing Treatment Fidelity and Adaptation • How to maintain fidelity to essential elements? • What is needed to tailor programs to populations? • Employ cultural, age or gender appropriate examples • Keep the principles---Contextual the examples!
Considerations in Fidelity Monitoring and Enhancement Identify and operationalize essential components of original program Know if adaptations are consistent with original study Simplify data collection Maximize fidelity with “teach-back” where instructors have the opportunity to practice teaching during the trainings With appreciation from Minnesota AAA
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