The Evaluation And Development Of A Tool For Community Based Stress Management
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An Evaluation of a Community-based Stress Management Pilot Program
| Author | : Molly Vetter-Smith |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 174 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Electronic Dissertations |
| ISBN | : |
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a University of Missouri Extension pilot program, Taking Care of You: Body-Mind-Spirit, in improving perceived stress and lifestyle behaviors compared to a strength training program. The pilot program included positive psychology research-based strategies with a strong focus on mindfulness. Participants of both programs completed surveys at baseline (time 0) (n = 477), immediately following (time 1) (n = 390) and three months following the programs (time 2) (n = 299). Surveys assessed participants' perceived stress levels and lifestyle behaviors. Too few tobacco users were identified for this outcome measure to be included in the analyses. Participants of both program groups showed significant improvements in stress levels and health promoting lifestyle behaviors from time 0 to time 1. However, improvements in health promoting lifestyle behaviors, with the exception of physical activity and social health behaviors, from time 0 to time 1 were significantly greater for the participants of the pilot program. The pilot program showed significantly greater improvements across all three timepoints and from time 0 to time 2 for all outcome measures with the exception of physical activity and social health behaviors. Participants of both programs significantly maintained improvements made as a result their program participation. This study adds to the limited amount research evaluating the effectiveness of stress management programs in improving health behaviors.
Occupational Therapy in Community and Population Health Practice
| Author | : Marjorie E Scaffa |
| Publisher | : F.A. Davis |
| Total Pages | : 684 |
| Release | : 2020-01-28 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0803675631 |
Be prepared for the growing opportunities in community and population health practice with the 3rd Edition of this groundbreaking resource. The New Edition reflects the convergence of community and population health practice with expanded content on health promotion, well-being, and wellness. Drs. Scaffa and Reitz present the theories underpinning occupational therapy practice in community and population health. Then, the authors provide practical guidance in program needs assessment, program development, and program evaluation. Both new practitioners and students will find practice-applicable coverage, including expanded case examples, specific strategies for working in the community, and guidance on securing funding for community and population health programs.
Tools for Strengths-Based Assessment and Evaluation
| Author | : Catherine A. Simmons |
| Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 563 |
| Release | : 2012-11-08 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 0826107656 |
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Federal Evaluations
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 972 |
| Release | : 1982 |
| Genre | : Evaluation research (Social action programs) |
| ISBN | : |
Contains an inventory of evaluation reports produced by and for selected Federal agencies, including GAO evaluation reports that relate to the programs of those agencies.
Evaluating Health Promotion
| Author | : Margaret Thorogood |
| Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
| Total Pages | : 230 |
| Release | : 2010-05-13 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0191015512 |
Health Promotion is a relatively new discipline and there is little in the way of practical help for students and practitioners in choosing and implementing appropriate evaluation methods. As the demands for rigorous evaluation and evidence-based decision-making increase, health promotion cannot ignore the need for accurate, reliable and valid methods to carry out evaluation. This book provides clear descriptions (with plentiful practical examples) of such methods, and the problems that can arise from their implementation. Both qualitative and quantitative methods that are commonly used are described and the problems and benefits that arise with their use are explained. Experiences in the practical implementation of evaluation are explained, with examples from a variety of different social, economic and cultural contexts. The third edition of this highly successful book has been fully revised and updated to reflect the ongoing developments in the field of health promotion. It will appeal to students and practitioners in health promotion and public health (including programme managers in both the government and the voluntary sector), and donors and funding agencies who commission health promotion interventions and evaluations.
Work-Life Balance
| Author | : Fiona Jones |
| Publisher | : Psychology Press |
| Total Pages | : 333 |
| Release | : 2013-04-15 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 1135422192 |
What are the effects of conflict between home and work? Does work stress affect those who live with you? In the rapidly changing modern work environment, time pressures seem ever increasing and new technology allows work to be conducted any time and anywhere. These are just two of the factors that make it more and more difficult for working men and women to integrate work and home life. Consequently, there is a need for flexible and innovative solutions to manage the work-home interface. Work-Life Balance: A Psychological Perspective presents up-to-date information on work-home issues, including the latest research findings. The book’s emphasis is strongly psychological, with a focus on practical solutions, and includes chapters which deal with psychological issues such as the conflict between work and family, how work stresses may affect partners, and recovery from work. It also includes sections on legal issues, as well as examples of initiatives being implemented by leading employers. Contributors are drawn from the leading researchers in their fields and reflect the international character of the current challenges facing employers and employees. Its practical focus and innovative approach make this an essential book for managers, HR professionals and organizational psychologists, as well as students in these disciplines. The theoretical basis and research focus mean the book will also be invaluable for researchers investigating workplace issues.
Stress Management in Work Settings
| Author | : Theodore F. Schoenborn |
| Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 202 |
| Release | : 1993-07 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780788101656 |
Methods in Community-Based Participatory Research for Health
| Author | : Barbara A. Israel |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 523 |
| Release | : 2005-08-19 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0787980064 |
Written by distinguished experts in the field, this book shows how researchers, practitioners, and community partners can work together to establish and maintain equitable partnerships using a Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach to increase knowledge and improve health and well-being of the communities involved. CBPR is a collaborative approach to research that draws on the full range of research designs, including case study, etiologic, longitudinal, experimental, and nonexperimental designs. CBPR data collection and analysis methods involve both quantitative and qualitative approaches. What distinguishes CBPR from other approaches to research is the active engagement of all partners in the process. This book provides a comprehensive and thorough presentation of CBPR study designs, specific data collection and analysis methods, and innovative partnership structures and process methods. This book informs students, practitioners, researchers, and community members about methods and applications needed to conduct CBPR in the widest range of research areas—including social determinants of health, health disparities, health promotion, community interventions, disease management, health services, and environmental health.
