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Intervention Mapping

Theory- and Evidence-Based Health Promotion Program Planning: Perspective and Examples

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ID23318176
AuthorsMaria E Fernandez (0000-0002-4820-821X, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, corresponding author), Robert A C Ruiter (0000-0001-5017-3258, Maastricht University), Christine Markham (0000-0003-0587-894X, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston), Christine M Markham, Gerjo Kok (0000-0002-3501-4096, Maastricht University)
Year2019
Volume7
Pages209-209
Publication date2019-08-14
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2019.00209
PMID31475126
OpenAlexW2961094817
LanguageEN
Citations received91
References cited44

Evidence-informed health intervention planning that incorporates theoretical and empirical evidence and engages key stakeholders and community members or patients in the planning process results in interventions that are more effective. Nevertheless, exactly how and when to use evidence, theory, and community-based participation during planning represents a challenge. In this Perspective, we describe Intervention Mapping (IM), a framework for theory- and evidence-based health promotion program planning that addresses this challenge by providing a systematic and stepwise approach to planning interventions. IM has been used to develop health promotion interventions and implementation strategies in community and clinical settings globally, with over 1000 published articles employing the framework. In this Perspective, we also highlight recent and innovative applications of IM described in the articles of the Frontiers in Public Health Special Topic on IM. We conclude by discussing new directions in the application of IM including novel methods for identifying determinants of behavior and environmental conditions, the application of IM for planning implementation strategies, and IM for adaptation of evidence-based programs in new settings.

Alternative medicine · Business · Empirical evidence · Evidence-based practice · Health promotion · Intervention (counseling) · Intervention mapping · Knowledge management · Management science · Perspective (graphical) · Political science · Process management · Promotion (chess) · Psychological intervention · Public health · Community Health and Development · Computer Science · Engineering · Health Policy Implementation Science · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · School Health and Nursing Education

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