ArticleAmerican journal of public health2015
A case study examination of structure and function in a state health department chronic disease unit.
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- Lessons Learned in Promoting Evidence-Based Public Health: Perspectives from Managers in State Public Health Departments.Journal of community health · 2018Article
- Management Practices to Build Evidence-Based Decision-Making Capacity for Chronic Disease Prevention in Georgia: A Case Study.Preventing chronic disease · 2018Article
- Exploring political influences on evidence-based non-communicable disease prevention across four countries.Health education research · 2018Article
- Results from a psychometric assessment of a new tool for measuring evidence-based decision making in public health organizations.Evaluation and program planning · 2017Article
- STate Activation and Response (STAR): An Evidence-Based, Practice-Informed Approach to Public Health System Improvement.Journal of public health management and practice : JPHMPArticle
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Abstract
objectivesI explored the structural and operational practices of the chronic disease prevention and control unit of a state health department and proposed a conceptual model of structure, function, and effectiveness for future study.
methodsMy exploratory case study examined 7 elements of organizational structure and practice. My interviews with staff and external stakeholders of a single chronic disease unit yielded quantitative and qualitative data that I coded by perspective, process, relationship, and activity. I analyzed these for patterns and emerging themes.
resultsChi-square analysis revealed significant correlations among collaboration with goal ambiguity, political support, and responsiveness, and evidence-based decisions with goal ambiguity and responsiveness.
conclusionsAlthough my study design did not permit conclusions about causality, my findings suggested that some elements of the model might facilitate effectiveness for chronic disease units and should be studied further. My findings might have important implications for identifying levers around which capacity can be built that may strengthen effectiveness.
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