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Harvey A Skinner1, Oonagh Maley, Cameron D Norman

  • 1Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Toronto in Ontario.

Health Promotion Practice
|July 15, 2006
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The spiral technology action research (STAR) model guides eHealth promotion development. This model integrates technology, community, and continuous improvement for effective health education applications.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Informatics
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Health education traditionally uses information and communication technology (ICT).
  • The internet has enabled innovative web-based health education and behavior change applications, known as eHealth promotion.
  • Many eHealth promotion applications lack a guiding model for development and evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the spiral technology action research (STAR) model.
  • To provide a framework for designing, evaluating, and improving eHealth promotion applications.
  • To illustrate the STAR model's application in a real-world case study.

Main Methods:

  • The STAR model consists of five iterative cycles: listen, plan, do, study, act.
  • These cycles integrate technological development, community engagement, and continuous improvement.

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  • A case study of the "Smoking Zine" website development illustrates the model's implementation.

    • Main Results:

    • The STAR model offers a structured approach to eHealth promotion development.
    • The "Smoking Zine" case study demonstrates the model's effectiveness in creating a youth smoking prevention and cessation resource.
    • The model facilitates a cyclical process of development and refinement.

    Conclusions:

    • The STAR model addresses the need for a systematic approach in eHealth promotion.
    • Integrating technology, community, and continuous improvement is crucial for successful eHealth interventions.
    • The STAR model provides a valuable framework for researchers and developers in the field of eHealth promotion.