Often the biggest challenge public health agencies face is identifying the interventions that will most effectively meet the needs of their communities and at the same time wisely use their limited resources. Evidence Based Programs (EBP) effectively address both needs. First, EBPs are supported by solid research and are therefore more likely to deliver positive health outcomes. Second, because they often leverage resources from multiple community partners, they have the potential to be less costly in the long run.
Benefits of implementing EBPs for Public Health Agencies
EBPs are high-quality, best-practices that have been:
- Vetted by experts and shown to be effective
- Tested with large and diverse populations
- “Packaged” so that they can be replicated across many settings with consistent results
Proven to Work
EBPs are public health interventions that have been vetted and have demonstrated effectiveness.
Easy to Implement
EBPs have clear structure and guidelines for implementation, training, and delivery, ensuring consistency and fidelity across settings.
Flexible
EBPs are often designed to be used in both individual and group settings.
Address Chronic Disease
EBPs are ideal for addressing chronic disease and population-level health issues.
Cost-efficient
EBPs leverage resources from multiple partners and open new funding opportunities as they demonstrate results.
Foster Partnerships
EBPs stimulate collaboration with community and clinical organizations.
Find the Right Program for your Community
Dozens of public health programs have been tested and implemented in communities across the country to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. These interventions vary greatly as they have been designed for implementation in different care settings, for different types of caregivers and to support caring for people with different stages of dementia. Therefore, comparing programs and selecting those that best meet the needs of the local community and the capacity of the public health agency is key.
An invaluable tool for public health agencies and community-based organizations, that offers:
- A searchable database of vetted, high-quality programs for family caregivers
- Key information for real-world implementation
- Interventions that are ready for broad dissemination and implementation
- Features to compare programs based on what matters to your community and your agency
Consult With Us
Is your agency ready to implement dementia caregiving programming but unsure what public health strategy would be most effective? Do you need help adapting an existing program to diverse caregiver groups? Whatever your needs are, we are here to help you support dementia caregivers in your community.