Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 293 pages) : illustrations, map |
Contents |
The need for evidence-based public health -- Assessing scientific evidence for public health action -- Understanding and applying analytic tools -- Community assessment -- Developing an initial statement of the issue -- Quantifying the issue -- Searching the scientific literature and organizing information -- Developing and prioritizing intervention options -- Developing an action plan and implementing interventions -- Evaluating the program or policy -- Emerging issues in evidence-based public health |
Summary |
The authors deal not only with finding and using scientific evidence, but also with implementation and evaluation of interventions that generate new evidence on effectiveness. Each chapter covers the basic issues and provides multiple examples to illustrate important concepts |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed January 19, 2024) |
Subject |
Public health.
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Evidence-based medicine.
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Public health administration.
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Public Health
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Evidence-Based Practice
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Public Health Administration
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public health.
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Public health administration
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Evidence-based medicine
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Public health
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Baker, Elizabeth A. (Elizabeth Anne), author.
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Leet, Terry L., 1952-2009, author.
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Gillespie, Kathleen N., author.
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True, William R., author
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ISBN |
9780199826520 |
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0199826528 |
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9780199827183 |
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0199827184 |
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