International Institute for Theory-Based Interventions: Intervention Evaluation
Note: You may register for this course separately or in conjunction with the Research Intensive Workshop
When:
February 22-24, 2010
Where:
Arizona State University
Downtown Phoenix Campus
College of Nursing & Health Innovation
500 N. 3rd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Who should attend:
This institute is designed for individuals interested in exploring methodologies for the design of studies aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of theory based interventions. Group discussion will foster individuals’ understanding of the principles underlying different quantitative and qualitative methods, and exposure to practical hints / lessons for conducting the evaluation.
Workshop Focus:
Demonstrating the effectiveness of theory based interventions is pre-requisite for implementing them in day-to-day practice. Demonstrating the effectiveness of interventions demands a systematic and careful evaluation that is guided by the theory underlying the interventions. The evaluation is designed to determine: who would most benefit from the intervention, delivered at what dose and in what mode; and how does it work to produce the intended immediate (short term) and ultimate (long term) outcomes.
Overall Objective/Goal:
To discuss methodologies for the design of studies aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of theory based interventions. Group discussion will foster individuals’ understanding of the principles underlying different quantitative and qualitative methods, and exposure to practical hints / lessons for conducting the evaluation.
Session Topics:
- Elements of the intervention theory that guide the design of the evaluation study
- Strengths and limitations of the conventional randomized controlled trial and the alternative pragmatic or practical trials in demonstrating the effectiveness of interventions
- Utility of partially randomized clinical trials in examining the effectiveness of interventions
- Strategies for monitoring fidelity of treatment implementation and for assessing intervention dose and adherence
- Issues related to measurement and analysis of immediate and ultimate outcomes
Benefits:
- Content from expert faculty
- Networking with other researchers
- Consultation on your own research
- Comprehensive resource
Faculty:
- Julie Fleury, PhD, FAAN, FAHA, Arizona State University
- Souraya Sidani, PhD, Ryerson University
Registration and Brochure:
Register online
Download Brochure: PDF
Travel:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Ground Transportation
Downtown Phoenix Lodging
Directions to Workshop Site
Parking information will be provided in the confirmation letter.
Contact Hours:
12.5 contact hours (ID: AzNA-ASU-5451-09) will be provided by the Arizona State University College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Academy for Continuing Education (ACE).
ACE is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Arizona Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission of Accreditation.
More information: (602) 496-7431 or e-mail ACE@asu.edu
