Using theory and technology to design a practical and generalizable smoking reduction intervention.
Bridget Gaglio1, Tammy L Smith, Paul A Estabrooks
1Kaiser Permanente-Colorado, Institute for Health Research, Denver, CO 80237-8066, USA. Bridget.Gaglio@kp.org
Health Promotion Practice
|January 1, 2009
Summary
This study details a scalable smoking reduction program integrating theory, diverse data, and multiple delivery methods. It offers practical lessons for implementing health promotion projects across organizations.
Area of Science:
- Health Promotion
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health Interventions
Background:
- Translating theoretical frameworks into practical, scalable health interventions remains a significant challenge.
- Integrating multiple intervention modalities and collaborating institutions is crucial for large-scale public health success.
- Few studies detail the process of theory application and multi-modal integration in intervention development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the process of using theory to develop strategies for a generalizable smoking reduction intervention.
- To outline the integration of theory, diverse data sources, and multiple intervention modalities into a large-scale program.
- To provide lessons learned for health promotion projects regarding intervention implementation and inter-organizational collaboration.
Main Methods:
- Developed a smoking reduction program by mapping theoretical constructs to intervention strategies.
- Integrated data from electronic medical records, computer-assisted telephone interviews, and tailored newsletters.
- Facilitated collaboration among staff from three different organizations for consistent program delivery.
Main Results:
- Successfully developed and implemented a smoking reduction program for 320 smokers in a managed care setting.
- The program demonstrated consistent implementation as planned.
- Detailed procedures for data transfer, security, and overcoming implementation challenges were established.
Conclusions:
- The integration of theory, multiple intervention modalities, and inter-organizational collaboration is critical for successful, scalable health promotion.
- The described process and strategies offer valuable insights for designing and implementing similar large-scale health interventions.
- Documenting the translation of theory into practice and the integration process provides a roadmap for future public health initiatives.
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