Session: Methodological Techniques and Tools Utilized in Health Care Planning, Policy Development and Evaluation - II
3177.0: Monday, November 17, 2003: 12:30 PM-2:00 PM
Oral
Methodological Techniques and Tools Utilized in Health Care Planning, Policy Development and Evaluation - II
A variety of methodological tools will be explained with their use in community health analysis. Methods include TAC, PEACH and using linear and non-linear regression models.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: 1)compare and contrast the performance of linear and non-linear regression models in health care utilization studies; 2)learn about the Technical Assistance and Capacity Building (TAC) methodology; and 3)hear about a PEACH pocket chart for use in community health.
See individual abstracts for presenting author's disclosure statement and author's information.
Moderator(s):Mimi H. Martinez, MA, MPH
12:30 PMA comparison of linear and non-linear regression models in health care utilization studies: Does the choice of model affect a study's conclusions?
Donald E. Reed, PhD
12:42 PMIdentifying areas of extreme health status in the Mississippi Delta
Holly Felix, MPA, M. Kathryn Stewart, MD MPH
12:54 PMWithdrawn -- Interdisciplinary planning: A tool to support change management and team building
Sonja T Nerad, MSW
1:06 PMEnhancing evaluation capacity as a strategy for improving the quality of community-based prevention programs
Sarit A. Golub, MPH, Jennifer A. Logan, MS, Louise Rice, MPH, RN, Abigail R. Averbach, MS, Barry Callis, Judith Bradford, PhD
1:18 PMPEACH: An interactive and fun way to prioritize health issues in the community
Rachel S. Nuzum, BA, Elizabeth M. Rugg
Organized by:Community Health Planning and Policy Development
CE Credits:CME, Health Education (CHES), Nursing, Pharmacy

The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA