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  • Dissemination and Implementation Science
  • Public Health Program Management
  • Health Behavior Change

Background:

  • Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) science focuses on translating research into practice but often overlooks program sustainability.
  • Public health programs require long-term sustainability to achieve their full benefits and impact.
  • State tobacco control programs face challenges in maintaining funding and activities, contributing to preventable disease and death.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To empirically develop, test, and disseminate training programs aimed at enhancing the sustainability of evidence-based state tobacco control programs.
  • To improve long-term program sustainability and consequently, tobacco-related health outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A multi-phase group randomized study was conducted to evaluate the "Program Sustainability Action Planning Training" and technical assistance.
  • Phase 1: Developed training curriculum, technical assistance protocol, and sustainability assessment measures.
  • Phase 2: Group randomized trial with 24 state tobacco control programs (12 intervention, 12 comparison) to test training effectiveness.
  • Phase 3: Active dissemination of training materials to a wider public health audience.

Main Results:

  • Empirical evidence suggests that training and technical assistance can improve program sustainability.
  • No previously existing evidence-based sustainability training curriculum program was identified.
  • Systematic methods are necessary for developing, testing, and disseminating effective sustainability training.

Conclusions:

  • The study addresses a critical gap in D&I science by focusing on program sustainability.
  • The developed training program has the potential to improve the long-term effectiveness of state tobacco control initiatives.
  • Dissemination of evidence-based sustainability training is crucial for public health program success.