Training Practitioners in Evidence-Based Chronic Disease Prevention for Global Health

Brownson, Ross C.; Diem, Günter; Grabauskas, Vilius Jonas; Legetić, Branka; Potemkina, R. A.; Shatchkute, Aushra; Baker, Elizabeth A.; Campbell, Claudia; Leet, Terry; Nissinen, Aulikki; Siegel, Paul Z.; Stachenko, Sylvie; True, William R.; Waller, Michael

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“…The course aims to "train the trainer" to extend the reach of the course and build local capacity (Box 2). Course evaluations are positive, and more than 90% of attendees have indicated they will use course information in their work (20-23). Course slides are available online, and a textbook is in its second edition (8).…”

Section: Training Programsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Tools for Implementing an Evidence-Based Approach in Public Health Practice

Jacobs

Jones

Gabella

et al. 2012

Prev. Chronic. Dis.

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Increasing disease rates, limited funding, and the ever-growing scientific basis for intervention demand the use of proven strategies to improve population health. Public health practitioners must be ready to implement an evidence-based approach in their work to meet health goals and sustain necessary resources. We researched easily accessible and time-efficient tools for implementing an evidence-based public health (EBPH) approach to improve population health. Several tools have been developed to meet EBPH needs, including free online resources in the following topic areas: training and planning tools, US health surveillance, policy tracking and surveillance, systematic reviews and evidence-based guidelines, economic evaluation, and gray literature. Key elements of EBPH are engaging the community in assessment and decision making; using data and information systems systematically; making decisions on the basis of the best available peer-reviewed evidence (both quantitative and qualitative); applying program-planning frameworks (often based in health-behavior theory); conducting sound evaluation; and disseminating what is learned.

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Section: Training Programsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Tools for Implementing an Evidence-Based Approach in Public Health Practice

Jacobs

Jones

Gabella

et al. 2012

Prev. Chronic. Dis.

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“…The most common format uses didactic sessions, computer labs, and scenario-based exercises taught by a faculty team with expertise in EBPH. 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.…”

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“…To address these and similar competencies, EBPH training programs have been developed in the United States for public health professionals in state health agencies (6,51), local health departments, and community-based organizations (105,106), and similar programs have been developed in other countries (22,129,133). Some programs show evidence of effectiveness (51,106).…”

Section: Wwwannualreviewsorg • Evidence-based Public Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For example, reviewing the scientific literature for evidence or evaluating a program intervention are skills often taught in graduate programs in public health or other academic disciplines and are building blocks of public health practice. The most commonly applied framework in EBPH is probably that of Brownson and colleagues (Figure 4), which uses a seven-stage process (19,22,51). The process used in applying this framework is nonlinear and entails numerous Training approach for evidence-based public health (19,22).…”

Section: Workforce Training Needs and Approachesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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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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“…Evaluations of this course have shown its beneficial impact in building skills and knowledge in evidence-based decision making. 35, 36 …”

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Prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases through evidence-based public health: implementing the NCD 2020 action plan

Diem¹,

Brownson

Grabauskas

et al. 2016

Glob Health Promot

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The control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) was addressed by the declaration of the 66th UN General Assembly followed by the World Health Organisation’s NCD 2020 Action Plan. There is a clear need to better apply evidence in public health settings to tackle both behaviour-related factors and the underlying social and economic conditions. This article describes concepts of evidence based public health and outlines a set of actions that are essential for a successful global NCD prevention. The authors describe the importance of knowledge translation with the goal of increasing the effectiveness of public health services, replying on both quantitative and qualitative evidence. In particular, the role of capacity building is highlighted because it is fundamental to progress in controlling NCDs. Important challenges for capacity building include the need to bridge diverse disciplines, build the evidence base across countries, and the lack of formal training in public health sciences. As brief case examples, several successful capacity building efforts are highlighted to address challenges and further evidence-based decision making. The need for a more comprehensive public health approach, addressing social, environmental and cultural conditions, has led to a whole-of government and whole-of society strategies that are now on the agenda due to efforts such as the WHO's NCD 2020 Action Plan and the Health 2020 European Policy Framework. These efforts need research to generate evidence in new areas (e.g., equity, sustainability), training to build public health capacity, and a continuous process of improvement and knowledge generation and translation.

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Training Practitioners in Evidence-Based Chronic Disease Prevention for Global Health

Cited by 27 publications

References 10 publications

Tools for Implementing an Evidence-Based Approach in Public Health Practice

Tools for Implementing an Evidence-Based Approach in Public Health Practice

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

Prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases through evidence-based public health: implementing the NCD 2020 action plan

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