Theory-Driven Approach for Facilitation of Planning Health Promotion or Other Programs

Authors

  • Huey-tsyh Chen Department of Health Behavior School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.18.005

Abstract

This article revises and extends Chen’s (1990) theory-driven framework to address program development. The theory-driven approach to program development is useful for evaluators to facilitate stakeholders in strengthening program plans before implementation. Using this approach, evaluators are able to assist stakeholders in systematically developing a program theory for what they are proposing to do in a program. The theory-driven approach can ensure that crucial components and steps are systematically incorporated into the program plan. This article discusses in detail strategies and techniques for applying the theory-driven approach to program planning and development. It also provides two concrete examples of health promotion programs to illustrate such application.

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Published

2003-11-21

How to Cite

Chen, H.- tsyh. (2003). Theory-Driven Approach for Facilitation of Planning Health Promotion or Other Programs. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 18(2), 91–113. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.18.005

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Vol. 18 No. 2 (2003): Fall

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