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Saint Louis University Building Evidence-based Action into Community Outreach Networks (BEACON)

Saint Louis University Building Evidence-based Action into Community Outreach Networks (BEACON). Progress update November 2, 2007. Training community partners in evidence-based cancer control. Using What Works. Delivering “Using What Works”. 4 trainings 35 participants

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Saint Louis University Building Evidence-based Action into Community Outreach Networks (BEACON)

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  1. Saint Louis UniversityBuilding Evidence-based Action into Community Outreach Networks (BEACON) Progress update November 2, 2007

  2. Training community partners in evidence-based cancer control

  3. Using What Works

  4. Delivering “Using What Works” • 4 trainings • 35 participants • 20 different organizations • Web-delivered training, Nov. 16 • St. Louis, Chicago, Kansas City • CIS Heartland and South Central regions • 23 participants confirmed to date

  5. Understanding “evidence-based” 4.7 4.0 Mean score

  6. Finding E-B program resources 4.3 3.4 Mean score

  7. Understanding program adaptation 4.3 Mean score 3.1

  8. Refining practitioner training in evidence-based cancer control

  9. Phase 1 R25E (PI: Brownson)How advanced and important are EB competencies? • Expert review identified 26 EB competencies • Card sort study of these 26 Practitioners • MDHHS (n=13) • IDPH (in progress) • St. Louis County DOH (in progress) EB trainers • CIS (n=17) • CPCRN (n=6) • EBPH (n=5)

  10. Beginner or advanced competencies?Ratings from practitioners

  11. Beginner E-B competencies • community input • partnerships • leadership

  12. Advanced E-B competencies • design evaluations • transmit EB research to policy makers • decide based on economic evaluation

  13. Importance x advanced Highest importance Understanding community needs and assets Conveying EB research to policy makers Least advanced Most advanced Searching the scientific literature Grant writing Lowest importance

  14. Disseminating evidence-based cancer control interventions

  15. Kiosks!

  16. Reach x specificity analysis Highest reach Laundromats • Health centers • Lowest specificity Highest specificity Public libraries • Social services • • Churches • Beauty salons Lowest reach

  17. Building industry partnerships

  18. 41 Laundromats in 18 states

  19. GIS analysis: Which are the best fit?

  20. USB wireless broadband modem

  21. Building capacity for community cancer control efforts

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