Indigenous health program evaluation design and methods in Australia: a systematic review of the evidence

Objective. Type 2 deiodinase (Dio2) is an enzyme responsible for the conversion of T4 to T3. The Thr92Ala polymorphism has been shown related to an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The aim of this study is to assess the association between this polymorphism and glycemic control in T2DM patients as marked by the HbA1C levels.Design and Methods.The terms “rs225014,” “thr92ala,” “T92A,” or “dio2 a/g” were used to search for eligible studies in the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases and Google Scholar. A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies including both polymorphism testing and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) assays were performed.Results. Four studies were selected, totaling 2190 subjects. The pooled mean difference of the studies was 0.48% (95% CI, 0.18–0.77%), indicating that type 2 diabetics homozygous for the Dio2 Thr92Ala polymorphism had higher HbA1C levels.Conclusions. Homozygosity for the Dio2 Thr92Ala polymorphism is associated with higher HbA1C levels in T2DM patients. To confirm this conclusion, more studies of larger populations are needed.

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Maximizing Response to Surveys in Health Program Evaluation At Minimum Cost Using Multiple Methods

Evaluation Review ◽

10.1177/0193841x9501900405 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 19 (4) ◽

pp. 436-450 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Neil Atherton Day ◽

David R. Dunt ◽

Susan Day

Keyword(s):

Program Evaluation ◽

Health Program ◽

Minimum Cost ◽

Multiple Methods

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Health Program Evaluation

Medical Care ◽

10.1097/00005650-197905000-00008 ◽

1979 ◽

Vol 17 (5) ◽

pp. 550

Author(s):

Peter H. Rossi

Keyword(s):

Program Evaluation ◽

Health Program

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Mental health program evaluation and needs assessment

New Directions for Program Evaluation ◽

10.1002/ev.1477 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 1988 (37) ◽

pp. 99-120 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

James A. Ciarlo ◽

Charles Windle

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Program Evaluation ◽

Needs Assessment ◽

Health Program ◽

Mental Health Program

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Professional Skills and Competence for Safe and Effective Procedural Sedation in Children: Recommendations Based on a Systematic Review of the Literature

International Journal of Pediatrics ◽

10.1155/2010/934298 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 2010 ◽

pp. 1-16 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Piet L. J. M. Leroy ◽

Daphne M. Schipper ◽

Hans (J.) T. A. Knape

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Deep Sedation ◽

Procedural Sedation ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

Invasive Procedures ◽

Professional Skills ◽

Serious Adverse Events ◽

Set Up ◽

Design And Methods

Objectives. To investigate which skills and competence are imperative to assure optimal effectiveness and safety of procedural sedation (PS) in children and to analyze the underlying levels of evidence.Study Design and methods. Systematic review of literature published between 1993 and March 2009. Selected papers were classified according to their methodological quality and summarized in evidence-based conclusions. Next, conclusions were used to formulate recommendations.Results. Although the safety profiles vary among PS drugs, the possibility of potentially serious adverse events and the predictability of depth and duration of sedation define the imperative skills and competence necessary for a timely recognition and appropriate management. The level of effectiveness is mainly determined by the ability to apply titratable PS, including deep sedation using short-acting anesthetics for invasive procedures and nitrous oxide for minor painful procedures, and the implementation of non-pharmacological techniques.Conclusions. PS related safety and effectiveness are determined by the circumstances and professional skills rather than by specific pharmacologic characteristics. Evidence based recommendations regarding necessary skills and competence should be used to set up training programs and to define which professionals can and cannot be credentialed for PS in children.

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The Evaluation Design and Methods

Program Evaluation in School Counseling ◽

10.4324/9780429437229-6 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 65-74

Author(s):

Michael S. Trevisan ◽

John C. Carey

Keyword(s):

Evaluation Design ◽

Design And Methods

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Transformative Curriculum Design

Transformative Curriculum Design in Health Sciences Education - Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-8571-0.ch002 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 40-102

Author(s):

Colleen M. Halupa

Keyword(s):

Program Evaluation ◽

Best Practices ◽

Curriculum Design ◽

Health Program ◽

Health Sciences ◽

Curriculum Mapping ◽

Program Outcomes ◽

Curriculum Models ◽

Transformative Curriculum ◽

Objective Outcome

This chapter discusses the principles of transformative curriculum design to include: curriculum models, objective outcome creation, scaffolding of curriculum, curriculum mapping, linkage of assessment to objectives and objectives to program outcomes, program evaluation and strategies for curriculum design including technology. In addition, some recent best practices in health program curriculum design are presented as well as emerging models. Last, some specific designs related to health sciences curriculum and programs are presented.

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