scholarly journals Promoting the Science and Practice of Implementation Evaluation in Public Health

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonard Jack
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Implementation Evaluation

scholarly journals The pragmatic, rapid, and iterative dissemination & implementation (PRIDI) cycle: Adapting to the dynamic nature of public health emergencies

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Yousefi Nooraie ◽  
Rachel C Shelton ◽  
Kevin Fiscella ◽  
Bethany M Kwan ◽  
James M McMahon
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Dissemination And Implementation ◽  
Generation Process ◽  
Pragmatic Approach ◽  
Dynamic Nature ◽  
Public Health Emergencies ◽  
Implementation Evaluation ◽  
Double Loop Learning ◽  
Rapid Dissemination ◽  
Evidence Generation

Abstract Background Public health emergencies – such as the 2020 COVID19 pandemic –accelerate the need for both evidence generation and rapid dissemination and implementation (D&I) of evidence where it is most needed. In this paper, we reflect on how D&I frameworks and methods can be pragmatic (i.e., relevant to real-world context) tools for rapid and iterative planning, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of evidence to address public health emergencies. The Pragmatic, Rapid, and Iterative D&I (PRIDI) Cycle: The PRIDI Cycle is based on a “double-loop” learning process, reflecting the iterative and adaptive D&I, along with iterative re-consideration of goals and priorities, interventions and corresponding D&I strategies, and needs and capacities of individuals and contexts. Stakeholder engagement is essential- which itself is an evolving activity. The results of iterative evaluations should be communicated with local implementers and stakeholders through customized feedbacks. Conclusion Even when the health system priority is provision of the best care to the individuals in need, and scientists are focused on development of effective diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, planning for D&I is critical. Without a flexible and adapting process of D&I, which is responsive to emerging evidence generation cycles, and is closely connected to stakeholders and target users through engagement and feedback, the interventions to mitigate public health emergencies – such as the COVID19 pandemic - will have limited reach and impact on populations that would most benefit. The PRIDI cycle is intended to provide a pragmatic approach to support planning for D&I throughout the evidence generation process.

The pragmatic, rapid, and iterative dissemination & implementation (PRIDI) cycle: Adapting to the dynamic nature of public health emergencies (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Yousefi Nooraie ◽  
Rachel C. Shelton ◽  
Kevin Fiscella ◽  
Bethany M. Kwan ◽  
James M. McMahon
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Dissemination And Implementation ◽  
Generation Process ◽  
Pragmatic Approach ◽  
Dynamic Nature ◽  
Public Health Emergencies ◽  
Implementation Evaluation ◽  
Double Loop Learning ◽  
Rapid Dissemination ◽  
Evidence Generation

UNSTRUCTURED Background: Public health emergencies – such as the 2020 COVID19 pandemic –accelerate the need for both evidence generation and rapid dissemination and implementation (D&I) of evidence where it is most needed. In this paper, we reflect on how D&I frameworks and methods can be pragmatic (i.e., relevant to real-world context) tools for rapid and iterative planning, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of evidence to address public health emergencies. The Pragmatic, Rapid, and Iterative D&I (PRIDI) Cycle: The PRIDI Cycle is based on a “double-loop” learning process, reflecting the iterative and adaptive D&I, along with iterative re-consideration of goals and priorities, interventions and corresponding D&I strategies, and needs and capacities of individuals and contexts. Stakeholder engagement is essential- which itself is an evolving activity. The results of iterative evaluations should be communicated with local implementers and stakeholders through customized feedbacks. Conclusion: Even when the health system priority is provision of the best care to the individuals in need, and scientists are focused on development of effective diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, planning for D&I is critical. Without a flexible and adapting process of D&I, which is responsive to emerging evidence generation cycles, and is closely connected to stakeholders and target users through engagement and feedback, the interventions to mitigate public health emergencies – such as the COVID19 pandemic - will have limited reach and impact on populations that would most benefit. The PRIDI cycle is intended to provide a pragmatic approach to support planning for D&I throughout the evidence generation process.

scholarly journals Front-of-pack nutrition labelling to promote healthier diets: current practice and opportunities to strengthen regulation worldwide

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. e001882 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Jones ◽  
Bruce Neal ◽  
Belinda Reeve ◽  
Cliona Ni Mhurchu ◽  
Anne Marie Thow
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Nutrition Labels ◽  
Traffic Lights ◽  
Nutrition Labelling ◽  
Implementation Evaluation ◽  
Regulatory Capacity

Unhealthy diets are a leading cause of death and disability globally. The WHO recommends Member States implement front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition labels to guide consumers towards healthier food choices, as part of comprehensive strategies to prevent diet-related non-communicable diseases. Interest in FOP nutrition labelling is increasing, but there is limited guidance for policymakers developing regulations necessary for effective implementation. A rapidly evolving evidence base, limited regulatory capacity and possibility of legal challenge by affected food industry stakeholders can create ‘regulatory chill’, whereby governments are dissuaded from progressive public health policymaking. We use a framework for analysing public health law and available best-practice guidance to evaluate key components of 31 FOP nutrition labelling regulations endorsed by governments up to June 2019. Analysis of regulatory form shows recent rapid uptake of label formats that are easier for consumers to understand and increasing use of mandatory legislation. However, policymakers must decide much more than whether to apply ‘stars’, ‘traffic lights’ or ‘stop signs’. The substance of effective regulation must contain strategic regulatory objectives, clear specifications for displaying the label on pack, a valid scoring mechanism and a justified scope for including foods. While there are limited data on current practice, good governance of FOP nutrition labelling regulation also requires transparency and accountability in processes of label development, implementation, evaluation and enforcement to promote continuous improvement and withstand undue commercial interference. Whether developing new FOP nutrition labels or reforming existing ones, our findings support policymakers to design and implement best-practice, evidence-informed regulation.

scholarly journals The pragmatic, rapid, and iterative dissemination and implementation (PRIDI) cycle: adapting to the dynamic nature of public health emergencies (and beyond)

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Yousefi Nooraie ◽  
Rachel C. Shelton ◽  
Kevin Fiscella ◽  
Bethany M. Kwan ◽  
James M. McMahon
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Dissemination And Implementation ◽  
Public Health Emergencies ◽  
Implementation Evaluation ◽  
Double Loop Learning ◽  
Emerging Issues ◽  
Rapid Dissemination ◽  
Iterative Adaptation ◽  
Implementation Plans ◽  
Evidence Generation

Abstract Background Public health emergencies—such as the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic—accelerate the need for both evidence generation and rapid dissemination and implementation (D&I) of evidence where it is most needed. In this paper, we reflect on how D&I frameworks and methods can be pragmatic (i.e., relevant to real-world context) tools for rapid and iterative planning, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of evidence to address public health emergencies. The pragmatic, rapid, and iterative D&I (PRIDI) cycle The PRIDI cycle is based on a “double-loop” learning process that recognizes the need for responsiveness and iterative adaptation of implementation cycle (inner loop) to the moving landscapes, presented by the outer loops of emerging goals and desired outcomes, emerging interventions and D&I strategies, evolving evidence, and emerging characteristics and needs of individuals and contexts. Stakeholders iteratively evaluate these surrounding landscapes of implementation, and reconsider implementation plans and activities. Conclusion Even when the health system priority is provision of the best care to the individuals in need, and scientists are focused on development of effective diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, planning for D&I is critical. Without a flexible and adaptive process of D&I, which is responsive to emerging evidence generation cycles, and closely connected to the needs and priorities of stakeholders and target users through engagement and feedback, the interventions to mitigate public health emergencies (e.g., COVID-19 pandemic), and other emerging issues, will have limited reach and impact on populations that would most benefit. The PRIDI cycle is intended to provide a pragmatic approach to support planning for D&I throughout the evidence generation and usage processes.

scholarly journals Public health educational comprehensiveness: The strategic rationale in establishing networks among schools of public health

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (7) ◽  
pp. 720-722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Otok ◽  
Katarzyna Czabanowska ◽  
Anders Foldspang
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Public Health Workforce ◽  
Public Health Systems ◽  
University Departments ◽  
Implementation Evaluation ◽  
Health Strategy ◽  
Comprehensive Curriculum ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Public Health Strategies ◽  
Behavioural Sciences

The establishment and continuing development of a sufficient and competent public health workforce is fundamental for the planning, implementation, evaluation, effect and ethical validity of public health strategies and policies and, thus, for the development of the population’s health and the cost-effectiveness of health and public health systems and interventions. Professional public health strategy-making demands a background of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary curriculum including mutually, dynamically coherent competences – not least, competences in sociology and other behavioural sciences and their interaction with, for example, epidemiology, biostatistics, qualitative methods and health promotion and disease prevention. The size of schools and university departments of public health varies, and smaller entities may run into problems if seeking to meet the comprehensive curriculum challenge entirely by use of in-house resources. This commentary discusses the relevance and strength of establishing comprehensive curriculum development networks between schools and university departments of public health, as one means to meet the comprehensiveness challenge. This commentary attempts to consider a two-stage strategy to develop complete curricula at the bachelor and master’s as well as PhD levels.

scholarly journals Front-of-pack nutrition labelling to promote healthier diets: current practice and opportunities to strengthen regulation worldwide

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Jones
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Nutrition Labels ◽  
Traffic Lights ◽  
Nutrition Labelling ◽  
Implementation Evaluation ◽  
Regulatory Capacity

Abstract Unhealthy diets are a leading cause of death and disability globally. The WHO recommends Member States implement front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition labels to guide consumers towards healthier food choices, as part of comprehensive strategies to prevent diet-related non-communicable diseases. Interest in FOP nutrition labelling is increasing, but there is limited guidance for policymakers developing regulations necessary for effective implementation. A rapidly evolving evidence base, limited regulatory capacity and possibility of legal challenge by affected food industry stakeholders can create ‘regulatory chill', whereby governments are dissuaded from progressive public health policymaking. We use a framework for analysing public health law and available best-practice guidance to evaluate key components of 31 FOP nutrition labelling regulations endorsed by governments up to June 2019. Analysis of regulatory form shows recent rapid uptake of label formats that are easier for consumers to understand and increasing use of mandatory legislation. However, policymakers must decide much more than whether to apply ‘stars', ‘traffic lights' or ‘stop signs'. The substance of effective regulation must contain strategic regulatory objectives, clear specifications for displaying the label on pack, a valid scoring mechanism and a justified scope for including foods. While there are limited data on current practice, good governance of FOP nutrition labelling regulation also requires transparency and accountability in processes of label development, implementation, evaluation and enforcement to promote continuous improvement and withstand undue commercial interference. Whether developing new FOP nutrition labels or reforming existing ones, our findings support policymakers to design and implement best-practice, evidence-informed regulation.

Public Health and Newborn Hearing Screening

1997 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-16
Author(s):  
Terrey Oliver Penn ◽  
Susan E. Abbott
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Hearing Screening ◽  
Newborn Hearing Screening ◽  
Newborn Hearing
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