The Effect of Disseminating Evidence-Based Interventions That Promote Physical Activity to Health Departments

Brownson, Ross C.; Ballew, Paula; Brown, Kathrin L.; Elliott, Michael; Haire‐Joshu, Debra; Heath, Gregory W.; Kreuter, Matthew W.

doi:10.2105/ajph.2006.090399

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“…The reach of these training programs can be increased by emphasizing a train-the-trainer approach (22). Other formats have been used including Internet-based self-study (101,105), CDROMs (20), distance and distributed learning networks, and targeted technical assistance. Training programs may have greater impact when delivered by change agents, who are perceived as experts yet share common characteristics and goals with trainees (137).…”

Section: Wwwannualreviewsorg • Evidence-based Public Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evidence-Based Public Health: A Fundamental Concept for Public Health Practice

Brownson¹,

Fielding

Maylahn³

2009

Annu. Rev. Public Health

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Despite the many accomplishments of public health, a greater attention to evidence-based approaches is warranted. This article reviews the concepts of evidence-based public health (EBPH), on which formal discourse originated about a decade ago. Key components of EBPH include making decisions on the basis of the best available scientific evidence, using data and information systems systematically, applying program-planning frameworks, engaging the community in decision making, conducting sound evaluation, and disseminating what is learned. Three types of evidence have been presented on the causes of diseases and the magnitude of risk factors, the relative impact of specific interventions, and how and under which contextual conditions interventions were implemented. Analytic tools (e.g., systematic reviews, economic evaluation) can be useful in accelerating the uptake of EBPH. Challenges and opportunities (e.g., political issues, training needs) for disseminating EBPH are reviewed. The concepts of EBPH outlined in this article hold promise to better bridge evidence and practice. 175

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Section: Wwwannualreviewsorg • Evidence-based Public Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evidence-Based Public Health: A Fundamental Concept for Public Health Practice

Brownson¹,

Fielding

Maylahn³

2009

Annu. Rev. Public Health

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678

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“…This shows that SARC is in line with the equity principles of the Brazilian public health system 2 ; the aim of reducing inequalities is being achieved. In this context, previous studies have demonstrated that achieving long-term participation in ongoing programs is a challenge because people can modify their behavior in the long-run 3,[18][19][20] . Family commitments, diseases, motivation, injury or work can be some adherence barriers [22][23][24] .…”

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Promotion of physical activity in primary health care settings: evaluation of the Saúde Ativa Rio Claro program

Gomes¹,

Maciel²,

Gomes³

et al. 2018

Rev Bras Ativ Fís Saúde

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To evaluate the association between participation in the SaúdeAtiva Rio Claro (SARC) program and physical activity (PA) levels among adult women. A case control study was conducted in seven primary health care settings in Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil. The sample included 111 women participating in the intervention (mean age: 58±13 years). For each participant, we selected a non participant, matched to the intervention participant by age (± 5 years) and neighborhood. The program provides 1-hour multimodal exercise twice a week as well as general advice about health self-care. PA was measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) long version. While 18.0% of the non participants reported practicing 150 min/wk of leisure-time PA (LTPA) or more, 61.3% of the participants achieved such threshold (OR= 7.2; IC95%: 3.8-13.3). Participants performed more minutes compared to non-participants, even omitting the 100 min/wk of PA provided by the intervention (p<0.001). In addition to providing 100 min/wk of PA, SARC, an exercise promotion intervention in primary health care settings in Brazil, stimulates participants to increase PA levels in other settings. (OR=7,2; IC=3,(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)3 Keywords

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“…The translation of systems research into practice has stimulated investigations into developing academic perspectives on translational efforts (25), evaluating the effectiveness of study designs for translation research (62), and determining the dissemination effectiveness for single-issue health promotion interventions (18,19). Although logic models for translating research to practice typically include fundamental translation activities, feedback loops, phased actions, and pilot tests (79, 97), they do not typically incorporate the context and nature of a public health system that functions largely outside the control and resources of a single agency (49).…”

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Recent Advances in Public Health Systems Research in the United States

Wave

Scutchfield

Honoré

2010

Annu. Rev. Public Health

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Recognizing the public's health is the outcome of dynamic, adaptive, and complex systems of agencies; infrastructure, relationships, and interactions that dictate how to improve health outcomes; and reducing health risks in a population is based on systems thinking and evidence. New methods such as network analysis and public health practice-based research networks demonstrate the potential for new insight to our understanding of how systems and infrastructure influence population health. We examine advances in public health systems research since 1988 and discuss the relevance of this type of research to public health practice. We assess the current infrastructure for conducting public health systems research, suggest how the research infrastructure can be improved, and conclude with a discussion of how health reform in the United States will require research focused on understanding the adaptive complexity inherent in public health and health care systems and strengthening the systems research infrastructure.

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The Effect of Disseminating Evidence-Based Interventions That Promote Physical Activity to Health Departments

Abstract: Our exploratory study provides several dissemination approaches that should be considered by practitioners as they seek to promote physical activity in the populations they serve.

Cited by 88 publications

References 39 publications

Evidence-Based Public Health: A Fundamental Concept for Public Health Practice

Evidence-Based Public Health: A Fundamental Concept for Public Health Practice

Promotion of physical activity in primary health care settings: evaluation of the Saúde Ativa Rio Claro program

Recent Advances in Public Health Systems Research in the United States

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