Effectiveness

The impact of an intervention on important outcomes. This includes potential negative effects, quality of life, and costs.

RE-AIM Definition of Effectiveness

EBHP have been tested in research settings and are proven to have a positive effect on health outcomes. Several have built in ways to assess effectiveness by tracking health outcomes and health status of participants.

When addressing the effectiveness of a program, you need to determine if there is there an EBHP program available that will have an impact on the health of your community.

Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs recommended by the NCOA and the Administration on Aging:

Recognized EBHP

More Information about EBHP

Active for Life (includes Active Living Every Day and/or Active Choices)

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (previously People with Arthritis Can Exercise or PACE)

Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Program

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (Living Healthy in NC)

Enhance Fitness

Enhance Wellness

Matter of Balance

Strong for Life

Fit and Strong!

Healthy IDEAS or PEARLS (Depression Programs)

Prevention and Management of Alcohol Problems in Older Adults: A Brief Intervention

Best Practice Programs

Information about Best Practices

Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs that are good programs but do not have the science base or research as of yet to be strongly recommended are as follows:

Healthy Changes: A Community-Based Diabetes Education and Support Program

Women Take Pride: A Program Designed to Help Women over 60 Manage Heart Disease

Active Start

Healthy Moves for Aging Well

Step By Step: Thoughtful Fall Prevention

Preventive Nutrition Education for Cardiovascular Disease

Healthy Eating for Successful Living Among Older Adults

Community-Based Medications Management Intervention

-- TiffanyShubert - 2009-09-19