Realistic Expectations: Investing in Organizational Capacity Building for Chronic Disease Prevention

Robinson, Ken; Farmer, Tracy; Riley, Barbara; Elliott, Susan J.; Eyles, John

doi:10.4278/0890-1171-21.5.430

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“…Within the United States, there are several training programs and materials available to public health practitioners, including those developed by the Regional Public Health Training Centers, the National Network of Public Health Institutes, the Public Health Foundation, CDC, universities, and professional groups such as the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (e.g., STAR program). There is a reciprocal relationship between individuals, including leaders, and implementation climate [30,[68][69][70][71][72]; thus, capacity for EBPH at the organizational level might be improved by increasing the capacity of those in leadership positions level in addition to the organizational level. Based on the findings in this study, key topics for leadership training include strategic planning, effective communication, and working with other leaders and lower level employees.…”

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Practitioner perspectives on building capacity for evidence-based public health in state health departments in the United States: a qualitative case study

Mazzucca

Valko

Eyler

et al. 2020

Implement Sci Commun

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Background: Public health agencies are responsible for implementing effective, evidence-based public health programs and policies to reduce the burden of chronic diseases. Evidence-based public health can be facilitated by modifiable administrative evidence-based practices (A-EBPs) (e.g., workforce development, organizational climate), yet little is known about how practitioners view A-EBPs. Thus, the purpose of this qualitative study was to understand state health department practitioners' perceptions about how A-EBPs are implemented and what facilitators and barriers exist to using A-EBPs. Methods: Chronic disease prevention and health promotion program staff who were members of the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors were recruited to participate in telephone interviews using a snowball sampling technique. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, and transcripts were analyzed using a common codebook and the a priori method in NVivo. Results: Twenty seven interviews were conducted with practitioners in four states (5-8 interviews per state). All practitioners felt that their work unit culture is positive and that leadership encouraged and expected staff to use evidence-based processes. Participants discussed the provision of trainings and technical assistance as key to workforce development and how leaders communicate their expectations. Access to evidence, partnerships, and funding restrictions were the most commonly discussed barriers to the use of A-EBPs and EBDM. Conclusions: Results of this study highlight practitioners' perspectives on promoting evidence-based public health in their departments. Findings can inform the development and refinement of resources to improve A-EBP use and organizational and leadership capacity of state health departments.

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Practitioner perspectives on building capacity for evidence-based public health in state health departments in the United States: a qualitative case study

Mazzucca

Valko

Eyler

et al. 2020

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“…Furthermore, the 2-year time frame of the evaluation may not have been sufficient to show the extent of integrated planning that could be achieved by the participating councils. Robinson et al (2007), in their study of organizational capacity building for cardiovascular disease prevention in Canada, recognized that this is a process that requires ongoing investment and which involves the inevitable challenge of competing organizational priorities. These observations are relevant to strengthening the capacity of local government for integrated planning to promote physical activity.…”

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Building capacity in local government for integrated planning to increase physical activity: evaluation of the VicHealth MetroACTIVE program

Thomas¹,

Hodge²,

Smith

2009

Health Promotion International

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Integrated planning is a holistic approach to addressing the needs of local communities built on partnerships between those responsible for development, environmental quality and service provision. This study investigated the extent and key influences on the use of integrated planning to promote physical activity among six metropolitan councils in Melbourne Australia, which took part in the MetroACTIVE Project funded by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation from 2005 to 2007. The evaluation entailed interviews conducted at the mid-term (N = 67) and completion (N = 50) of the project, and the review of relevant documents. Respondents included elected councillors, chief executive officers, officers from different council divisions and the project staff employed in each council. Three councils showed evidence of integrated planning for physical activity, whereas the remainder focused on the delivery of community participation programs. Leadership from senior management and an organizational culture that supported collaboration across council departments were prerequisites for integrated planning. Employment of a dedicated project officer with skills for engaging management and building partnerships within the organization was important. Barriers to integrated planning were a complex organization structure, high demands on the council due to a growing residential population and a poor climate among staff. Overall, integrated planning was found to be a viable approach for developing a coordinated approach to this issue involving the range of council services and functions. Ongoing strategies are needed to facilitate senior management commitment and organizational capacity for integrated planning, with leadership provided by departments responsible for infrastructure or corporate planning.

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“…Linking BRFSS data with interventions could provide surveillance reflecting health promotion capacity building and impact. 56 Indeed, findings from this research can be used to plan intervention and treatment programs for MS, and suggest that interventions should target lifestyle factors such as calcium intake, physical activity, and smoking, and should target lowerincome, older, and Black populations. In addition, this study provides benchmark analyses for monitoring the effectiveness of health status promotion efforts in Illinois.…”

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Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Associated Risk Factors in Illinois

2008

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Realistic Expectations: Investing in Organizational Capacity Building for Chronic Disease Prevention

Cited by 6 publications

References 18 publications

Practitioner perspectives on building capacity for evidence-based public health in state health departments in the United States: a qualitative case study

Practitioner perspectives on building capacity for evidence-based public health in state health departments in the United States: a qualitative case study

Building capacity in local government for integrated planning to increase physical activity: evaluation of the VicHealth MetroACTIVE program

Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Associated Risk Factors in Illinois

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