A5049628267- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Diabetes Management and Education
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Family Support in Illness
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Community Health and Development
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2011-2024
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
2022-2023
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2020
ICF International (United States)
2011-2015
New Mexico Department of Health
2011
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
2011
Program evaluation is a critical tool for understanding and improving organizational activities systems. This report updates the 1999 CDC Framework Evaluation in Public Health (CDC. program public health. MMWR Recomm Rep 1999;48[No. RR-11];1-40) by integrating major advancements fields of health, lessons learned from practical applications original framework, current Federal agency policies practices. A practical, nonprescriptive tool, updated 2024 framework designed to summarize organize...
IntroductionAmong women aged <45 years, African Americans have the highest breast cancer incidence rates of any ethnic/racial group and disproportionately higher mortality. Young survivors (YBCSs) may require psychosocial reproductive health support when navigating diagnosis, treatment, follow-up care. To address these needs, Sisters Initiative: A Guide to a Better You! Program (YSI) was developed, implemented, evaluated. The purpose this study assess implementation fidelity; identify...
Background Multicomponent, evidence‐based interventions are viewed increasingly as essential for increasing the use of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening to meet national targets. Multicomponent involve complex care pathways and interactions across multiple levels, including individual, health system, community. Methods The authors developed a framework identified metrics data elements evaluate implementation processes, effectiveness, cost effectiveness multicomponent used in Centers Disease...
Background From 2015 to 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Colorectal Cancer Program (CRCCP) supported 30 awardees in partnering with primary care clinics implement evidence-based interventions (EBIs) supporting activities (SAs) increase colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. This study identified factors that facilitated early implementation sustainability within partner clinics. Methods We conducted longitudinal qualitative case studies of four CRCCP their used Consolidated...
During the first year of COVID-19 pandemic, most Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s National Breast Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) funded programs (recipients) experienced significant declines in breast cervical cancer screening volume. However, 6 recipients maintained and/or volume during July-December 2020 despite their states' high test percent positivity. We led a qualitative multi-case study to explore these recipients' actions that may have...
In 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded Colorectal Cancer Program (CRCCP), which partners with health care systems primary clinics to increase colorectal cancer (CRC) screening uptake. We interviewed CRCCP stakeholders explore factors that support readiness integrated implementation of evidence-based interventions (EBIs) supporting activities promote CRC other chronic disease management in clinics.Using Consolidated Framework Implementation Research (CFIR), we...
Objectives: Increasing demands on primary care providers have created a need for systems-level initiatives to improve delivery. The purpose of this article is describe and present outcomes 2 such initiatives: the Pennsylvania Academy Family Physicians’ Residency Program Collaborative (RPC) St Johnsbury Vermont Community Health Team (CHT). Methods: Researchers conducted case studies using mixed methods, including secondary analysis program electronic health record data, systematic document...
The high prevalence of asthma among school-aged youth places a significant burden on students, families, and communities. Secondhand smoke (SHS) exacerbates symptoms attacks. Parental smoking is likely the most common recurring source SHS exposure children. School-based management programs can play major role in educating students their families about how to reduce, eliminate, cope with exposure. Between January 2007 May 2008, total 121 middle 248 elementary school who participated...
Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening reduces morbidity and mortality, but rates in the USA remain suboptimal. The Cancer Control Program (CRCCP) was established 2009 to increase among groups disproportionately affected. CRCCP utilizes implementation science support health system change as a strategy reduce disparities CRC by directing resources primary care clinics implement evidence-based interventions (EBIs) proven screening. As COVID-19 continues impede in-person healthcare visits compel...
Abstract The author explores challenges in assessing health issues among ethnic and racially diverse populations, especially those related to a lack of long‐standing relationships with community leaders, knowledge about the its needs, sufficient funding maintain lasting engagement within communities interest. One overarching goals Healthy People 2010, eliminate disparities United States, has awarded much attention correlation between race/ethnicity persistent increasing U.S. populations....
Abstract Background In 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funded Colorectal Cancer Program (CRCCP), which partners with health systems primary care clinics to increase CRC screening uptake. We interviewed CRCCP stakeholders explore factors that support an integrated implementation of evidence-based interventions supporting activities promote other chronic disease management in clinics. Methods Using Consolidated Framework Implementation Research, we conducted a literature...
Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this evaluation was to determine effective and appropriate communication strategies for addressing the unique psychosocial needs young breast cancer survivors (YBCS). YBCS (defined as women diagnosed at age 45 or younger) may experience more difficulties in adapting treatment aftercare when compared older – disease can be serious, with multimodal treatments, severe side effects. also psychological morbidities emotional distress, different types fears...