EvidenceToPrograms.com: A Toolkit to Support Evidence-Based Programming for Seniors
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Community-based organizations (CBOs) are moving rapidly to provide new health services proven to be health promoting, and importantly, desired by seniors. In particular, evidence-based programs (EBPs) that promote healthy behaviors and proper self-management of health conditions have become a valuable resource to CBOs by complementing formal healthcare services. Yet, the level of support needed for community adoption and implementation of current EBPs is insufficient to maximize CBOs’ ability to enhance the health of the senior population. Decision-making support is a critical factor in facilitating the use of EBPs such as those listed on national clearinghouses (e.g., National Council on Aging, NCOA) that address a local need or the need of a specific senior population. The Community Research Center for Senior Health (CRC-Senior Health) developed a webbased Toolkit (EvidenceToPrograms.com) to support CBOs in the selection, implementation, and evaluation of EBPs1. This Commentary will describe the rationale behind the tool, its development and basic structure and content. Additionally, plans for future development will be shared.
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