| Session Title: Health Evaluation TIG Business Meeting and Presentation: Implementing Evidence-based Programs: A Six-step Protocol for Assuring Replication With Fidelity |
| Business Meeting Session 452 to be held in Pratt Room, Section A on Thursday, November 8, 5:15 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Sponsored by the Health Evaluation TIG |
| TIG Leader(s): |
| Christel A Woodward, McMaster University, woodward@mcmaster.ca |
| Ann Zukoski, Oregon State University, ann.zukoski@oregonstate.edu |
| Robert LaChausse, California State University, San Bernardino, rlachaus@csusb.edu |
| Eunice Rodriguez, Stanford University, er23@stanford.edu |
| Chair(s): |
| Ann Zukoski, Oregon State University, ann.zukoski@oregonstate.edu |
| Presenter(s): |
| Kathryn L Braun, University of Hawaii, kbraun@hawaii.edu |
| Michiyo Tomioka, University of Hawaii, mtomioka@hawaii.edu |
| Shirley Kidani, Executive Office on Aging, shirley.kidani@doh.hawaii.gov |
| Abstract: In replicating evidence-based programs, the evaluator must establish and facilitate processes to assure that the program is replicated with fidelity. The purpose of this paper is to describe fidelity-assurance processes established for Hawaii's Healthy Aging Program as it begins to offer Enhanced Fitness and the Chronic Disease Self Management Program to Hawai'i seniors. Processes include: 1) the deconstruction of each program using a tracking-changes tool; 2) a step-by-step plan for program replication, including specific strategies to protect fidelity of study design and delivery; 3) review of this plan with the parent program; 4) excellent training to local staff who will delivery and coordinate the programs; 5) continuous monitoring by supervisory and evaluation staff using standardized checklists; and 6) regular review of checklists and data collection forms to identify areas for improvement. Processes and forms will be shared with participants as they could be transferable to other program replication efforts. |