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Key Components of Evidence-Based Programs

Offering evidence-based programs requires a thoughtful, step-by-step approach to ensure your success. Gain information and resources to help you with each step of the process, from planning to evaluation, and sustainability.  
For Professionals
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Program Planning

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Outreach and Recruitment

Jul 28, 2021

Program Implementation

Jan 01, 2021

Evaluation

Sustainability

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Quality Assurance

Apr 03, 2023
Quality assurance for evidence-based programs includes fidelity monitoring and evaluation. Find resources to help build a plan.

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Health Promotion

Evidence-based programs offer proven ways to promote health and prevent disease among older adults. Find one that meets the needs of your community. 

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Tip Sheets to Utilize for Evidence-Based Programs

Tip Sheet: Partnering with Correctional Facilities to Implement Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs

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Tip Sheet: Strategies to Improve Leader Retention for Chronic Disease Self-Management Education

Feb 01, 2021

Tip Sheet: Engaging Veterans in Evidence-Based Programs

May 17, 2024

Tip Sheet: Increasing Completion of Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Workshops

Jan 01, 2021

Reaching Adults with Disabilities with Evidence-Based Programs

Disability, Accessibility, and Inclusivity: A Best Practices Guide for Health Education Providers

Aug 30, 2022
This guide not only helps us deepen the understanding of disabilities, inclusivity, and accessibility, but also provides practical and effective strategies to create an accessible and inclusive environment for all community members to participate in health promotion programs.

Tip Sheet: Engaging People with Disabilities in Evidence-Based Programs

Feb 01, 2021
This tip sheet provides basic guidance to help those offering evidence-based programs better serve people with disabilities. 

Developing Partnerships with the Disability Community

Jan 01, 2021
This fact sheet provides background on disability organizations that can serve as partners who can help increase access to and use of evidence-based programs among people with disabilities. 

Resources for Engaging Adults with Disabilities in Evidence-Based Programs

Aug 25, 2021
Find resources to serve adults with disabilities more effectively in your community.

Creating Greater Access to Chronic Disease Self-Management Education for People with Disabilities

Jun 24, 2021
People with disabilities are more likely to have multiple chronic conditions, demonstrating the need for chronic disease self-management education (CDSME) programs. 

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