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'Translational formative evaluation': critical in up-scaling public health programmes
Blythe J O'Hara1, Philayrath Phongsavan, Lesley King
1*Corresponding author.
Health Promotion International
|May 1, 2013
Summary
Scaling public health interventions requires translational formative evaluation. This crucial step bridges efficacy research and real-world, population-wide implementation for better health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Evidence-based public health interventions typically involve defining issues, testing solutions, and dissemination.
- Current models lack consideration for formative evaluation needed to scale interventions from efficacy to population-wide levels.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and illustrate the necessity of 'translational formative evaluation' for scaling public health interventions.
- To demonstrate how this evaluation stage facilitates the translation of effectiveness evidence into practice.
Main Methods:
- A case study of the Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service (GHS) was used.
- Methods included synthesis of efficacy studies, qualitative research, environmental analysis, and stakeholder consultation.
Main Results:
- Translational formative evaluation yielded specific recommendations for refining the GHS design and implementation.
- The process identified necessary adjustments for effective, large-scale delivery.
Conclusions:
- Translational formative evaluation is an essential intermediate stage between efficacy studies and population-wide implementation.
- This approach is vital for successful up-scaling of public health programs.
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