Train the Trainer Course book - Cochrane Public Health Group

FACILITATOR’S GUIDE
Time required:
One hour approx. (20 minutes slides, 40 minutes exercise) – may not take this long, depends on size
of group
Learning topics
- Components of the discussion of the review
- Theoretical frameworks
- Influence on context
- Applicability of the results from the review
- Sustainability of interventions and/or outcomes
Summary of activity
Lecture – Powerpoint slides
Group activity to determine factors affecting applicability of results and transferability of
interventions to other settings
Description of supporting materials
None.
Further reading (if required)
1. Nutbeam D, Harris E. Theory in a Nutshell. A practical guide to health promotion theories.
McGraw-Hill Australia Pty Ltd, 2004. *** highly recommended
2. Visit http://www.re-aim.org for information relating to applicability of recommendations and
the table included in the training manual.
3. Glasgow RE, Lichtenstein E, Marcus AC. Why don't we see more translation of health
promotion research to practice? Rethinking the efficacy-to-effectiveness transition. Am J Public
Health. 2003 Aug;93(8):1261-7.
4. Dzewaltowski DA, Estabrooks PA, Klesges LM, Bull S, Glasgow RE. Behavior change
intervention research in community settings: how generalizable are the results? Health Promot
Int. 2004 Jun;19(2):235-45.
5. Glasgow RE, Vogt TM, Boles SM. Evaluating the public health impact of health promotion
interventions: the RE-AIM framework. Am J Public Health. 1999 Sep;89(9):1322-7.
Instructions to facilitator
The assessment of sustainability and applicability is also determined by the quality of reporting in
the primary studies. However, reviewers should make some attempt to guide the user on the
applicability of the results.
Mention to participants that information in primary studies is often lacking in terms of reporting
the theoretical frameworks of interventions and the context in which they are implemented.
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