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Direct linkMurphy, Terrence E.; Baker, Dorothy I.; Leo-Summers, Linda S.; Bianco, Luann; Gottschalk, Margaret; Acampora, Denise; King, Mary B. – Gerontologist, 2013
Purpose of Study: To describe the ongoing efforts of the Connecticut Collaboration for Fall Prevention (CCFP) to move evidence regarding fall prevention into clinical practice and state policy. Methods: A university-based team developed methods of networking with existing statewide organizations to influence clinical practice and state policy.…
Descriptors: State Policy, Accident Prevention, Evidence, Health Services
Santoyo-Olsson, Jasmine; Cabrera, Julissa; Freyre, Rachel; Grossman, Melanie; Alvarez, Natalie; Mathur, Deepika; Guerrero, Maria; Delgadillo, Adriana T.; Kanaya, Alka M.; Stewart, Anita L. – Gerontologist, 2011
Purpose: To conduct and evaluate a two-phased community-based approach to recruit lower socioeconomic status, minority, or Spanish-speaking adults at risk of developing diabetes to a randomized trial of a lifestyle intervention program delivered by a public health department. Design: Within geographic areas comprising our target population, 4…
Descriptors: Speech Communication, Intervention, Health Education, Diabetes
Peer reviewedReitzes, Donald C.; Reitzes, Dietrich C. – Gerontologist, 1991
Studied Metro Seniors in Action, a Chicago coalition of 77 senior groups. Findings suggest that seniors are able to establish citywide networks but need continuous involvement of local groups, to create broad coalition with democratic governance but require professional staff, and to advocate interests of seniors but must continue to use…
Descriptors: Advocacy, City Government, Community Organizations, Group Membership
