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The PAPM, diffusion theory, and violent death surveillance.
Sabrina Walsh1, Mark Dignan, Glyn Caldwell
1Principal Investigator/Project Manager, Kentucky Violent Death Reporting System, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40504, USA. sabrina.walsh@uky.edu
American Journal of Health Behavior
|June 9, 2007
Summary
This study applied the Program Planning and Management (PAPM) and Diffusion Theory to create a statewide coroner investigation system, successfully standardizing data collection in 82 Kentucky offices for violent death prevention.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Sociology
Background:
- Violent death prevention requires effective data collection and analysis.
- Existing coroner investigation systems often lack standardization, hindering comprehensive efforts.
- Theoretical frameworks can guide the implementation of systemic improvements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To apply the Program Planning and Management (PAPM) and Diffusion Theory to develop a statewide coroner investigation system.
- To enhance violent death prevention initiatives through improved information coordination.
- To establish a replicable and sustainable model for coroner investigations.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a theoretically based framework integrating PAPM and Diffusion Theory.
- Systematically tracked the progression of stages in system implementation.
- Focused on enabling individual agencies and state systems to replicate and sustain the process.
Main Results:
- Successfully implemented a statewide coroner investigation system in Kentucky.
- 82 out of 120 coroner offices now collect standardized information.
- Achieved data standardization where no replicate information existed previously.
Conclusions:
- Theory provides a strong foundation for adopting innovations in public health systems.
- The developed system offers an effective, timely, and cost-efficient method for coordinating information.
- The approach facilitates the adoption of new practices in coroner investigations.
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