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Ruth P Saunders1, Martin H Evans, Praphul Joshi

  • 1Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, USA. rsaunders@sc.edu

Health Promotion Practice
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This study presents a systematic approach for developing process evaluation plans for targeted health promotion interventions. It details key elements like fidelity, dose, reach, recruitment, and context for effective program monitoring.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Program Evaluation
  • Health Promotion

Background:

  • Process evaluation is crucial for monitoring program implementation and linking program elements to outcomes.
  • The complexity and recognition of process evaluation's utility have increased.
  • Existing frameworks primarily support collaborative initiatives, leaving a gap for targeted programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a comprehensive and systematic approach for developing a process evaluation plan.
  • To guide the assessment of targeted health promotion intervention implementation.
  • To illustrate the steps for creating a process evaluation plan applicable to any health promotion program.

Main Methods:

  • Building upon previous frameworks.
  • Developing a systematic approach for process evaluation plan creation.

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  • Identifying key elements for process evaluation plans: fidelity, dose (delivered and received), reach, recruitment, and context.

    • Main Results:

    • A structured methodology for developing process evaluation plans for targeted interventions is proposed.
    • The approach incorporates essential components for a thorough implementation assessment.
    • The framework is designed to be adaptable for diverse health promotion programs.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed systematic approach provides a practical guide for developing robust process evaluation plans.
    • This framework addresses the need for specialized guidance in evaluating targeted health promotion programs.
    • Effective process evaluation is essential for optimizing health promotion intervention outcomes.