Operationalizing the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, maintenance (RE-AIM) framework to evaluate the collective impact of autonomous community programs that promote health and well-being

BMC Public Health, 2019 · DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-7131-4 · Published: June 9, 2019

Spinal Cord Injury Social Support Public Health

Simple Explanation

This study explores how to use the RE-AIM framework to evaluate the combined effect of health programs run by different community groups. The researchers looked at spinal cord injury peer mentorship programs in Canada to see how well the RE-AIM framework works for this type of evaluation. The study found it challenging to apply RE-AIM in this way due to differences in how each organization collected data and ran its programs.

Study Duration

Not specified

Participants

Nine provincial organizations that serve people with SCI

Evidence Level

Not specified

Key Findings

1
Peer mentorship programs reached 1.63% of the estimated Canadian SCI population.
2
67% of organizations tracked the effectiveness of peer mentorship through testimonials and reports.
3
100% of organizations offered peer mentorship in community and hospital settings.

Research Summary

The study operationalized the RE-AIM framework to evaluate community-based public health programming delivered by autonomous community organizations. The study evaluated the impact of Canadian SCI peer mentorship programs, finding it challenging but achievable. The lack of standardized programs and data collection methods across organizations posed significant challenges.

Practical Implications

Stakeholder Involvement

Involve stakeholders from all participating organizations throughout the entire research process to ensure data reflects monitoring methods.

Funding Model Awareness

Understand each organization's funding model and its impact on programming to aid in developing universal indicators.

Inclusive Indicators

Include indicators applicable to some programs, even if not all, to capture a broader impact understanding.

Operationalizing the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, maintenance (RE-AIM) framework to evaluate the collective impact of autonomous community programs that promote health and well-being

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Key Findings

Research Summary

Practical Implications

Stakeholder Involvement

Funding Model Awareness

Inclusive Indicators

Study Limitations

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Operationalizing the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, maintenance (RE-AIM) framework to evaluate the collective impact of autonomous community programs that promote health and well-being

Simple Explanation

Key Findings

Research Summary

Practical Implications

Stakeholder Involvement

Funding Model Awareness

Inclusive Indicators

Study Limitations

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