A Guide to Developing Evidence-based Programs in Rehabilitation Counseling Research

2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gina R. Oswald ◽  
Mary J. Huber ◽  
Judson Workman
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Counseling Services ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Employment Services ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
The Status ◽  
Employment Programs ◽  
Evidence Based Programs

The development of evidence-based programs (EBPs) in rehabilitation counseling (RC) is rudimentary. The field, specifically EBPs related to employment-focused practices, is in need of a data-driven evaluation process to assure that evidence-based employment interventions are being disseminated and implemented in the field. This article reviews the status of evidence-based vocational rehabilitation (VR) programs; argues for the need of not only employment related EBPs in rehabilitation but for the development of a registry that contains successful employment approaches; provides the readers with a step-by-step process in the documentation of an EBP; and lastly, we discuss the lessons we learned from the process of accreditation. A registry containing evidence-based employment programs holds promise for helping rehabilitation organizations improve the quality of employment services and practices they provide to consumers with disabilities as well as promote the efficiency and effectiveness of rehabilitation counseling services to funding sources and legislators.

scholarly journals Experiences From Healthcare and Community Organizations Delivering Evidence-Based Dementia Caregiving Programs

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 8-8
Author(s):  
Rachel Schaffer ◽  
Alyssa Ciancibello ◽  
David Bass ◽  
Sara Powers
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Community Organizations ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Dementia Caregiving ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Perceived Impact ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
Evidence Based Programs ◽  
Successes And Challenges

Abstract Best Practice Caregiving surveyed 324 healthcare and community organizations that replicated one or more of the 44 evidence-based programs about delivery organization characteristics, delivery staff, caregivers and persons with dementia served, funding sources, delivery challenges, perceived impact, and satisfaction. 211 (65.1%) organizations completed surveys about 30 different evidence-based programs. The most common types of organizations that delivered programs were healthcare organizations (23.8%) and Area Agencies on Aging (23.8%). Results showed on average organizations delivered programs for 49 months and served 68 families/year. The most common program delivery challenges were marketing (69.8%) and engaging participants (66.3%). Organizations generally agreed that programs had positive impacts on caregivers (59.5% strongly agree) but were less positive about benefits for persons with dementia (25.1% strongly agree). Discussion provides insights into successes and challenges organizations face when adopting evidence-based dementia caregiving programs in their communities.

Coaching Teachers to Enhance the Implementation Quality of Evidence-Based Programs

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly D. Becker ◽  
Dana Darney ◽  
Celene Domitrovich ◽  
Catherine Bradshaw ◽  
Nicholas S. Ialongo
Keyword(s):  
Evidence Based ◽  
Implementation Quality ◽  
Quality Of Evidence ◽  
Evidence Based Programs

Understanding the characteristics of professional development programs for teachers’ health and wellbeing: Implications for research and practice

2021 ◽  
pp. 000494412110034
Author(s):  
Lucy Corbett ◽  
Philayrath Phongsavan ◽  
Louisa R Peralta ◽  
Adrian Bauman
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Manual Search ◽  
Australian Education ◽  
Teacher Wellbeing ◽  
Evidence Based Programs

Professional development (PD) provides an opportunity to promote the psychological, social, and physical health tools teachers require to maintain teacher wellbeing. Despite their potential, little is known about PD programs targeting the health and wellbeing of Australian teachers. This study aimed to summarize the characteristics of Australian PD programs targeted at teacher wellbeing, identify gaps in existing PD and make recommendations for future research and practice. Three search strategies, (1) search engine results, (2) a manual search of known Australian education websites, and (3) requests for information from Australian education organizations, were combined to ensure a comprehensive inventory of PD programs was compiled. This study found 63 PD programs promoting health and wellbeing that currently exist for Australian teachers. Of these, only three provided evidence of their evaluation indicating programs are advertised and implemented without evidence of their effectiveness. Future PD should be evaluated with findings of the evaluations reported publicly so evidence-based programs promoting teacher’s health and wellbeing can be recommended and implemented.

scholarly journals Using Inclusive Design to Develop a Tele–Tai Chi Intervention for Older Adults With Long-Term Mobility Disability

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 599-600
Author(s):  
Tracy Mitzner ◽  
Elena Remillard ◽  
Kara Cohen ◽  
Jordan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Software Developer ◽  
Master Trainer ◽  
Evidence Based Programs ◽  
To Receive

Abstract Tele-technologies may be able to increase access to evidence-based exercise interventions for adults aging with long-term mobility disabilities. This population experiences substantial barriers in attending such programs in person, including lack of transportation to classes, inaccessible buildings where classes are held, and lack of appropriate modifications offered for this population of older adults. It is critical to overcome such barriers to ensure this population has an opportunity to receive the benefits of evidence-based programs. In this study we are translating an in-person evidence-based tai chi intervention, Tai Chi for Arthritis, to an online platform using videoconferencing software for those aging with long-term mobility disabilities. We will describe our approach of including users from the target population and industry representatives (videoconferencing software developer, Tai Chi for Arthritis program developer as well as local master trainer) in the adaptation of the intervention and present the key findings from doing so.

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