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Promising Practices

The Promising Practices database informs professionals and community members about documented approaches to improving community health and quality of life.

The ultimate goal is to support the systematic adoption, implementation, and evaluation of successful programs, practices, and policy changes. The database provides carefully reviewed, documented, and ranked practices that range from good ideas to evidence-based practices.
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Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children

Goal: The goal of Patient Asthma Care Education is to improve asthma health outcomes for children through clinician education and skill building.

Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Community / Social Environment, Children, Urban

Goal: The goal of Prime Time Palm Beach County is to improve the quality of school-age afterschool programs through assessment, guidance, and support.

Impact: Based on the 2009 study findings, Prime Time's Quality Improvement System resulted in improvements made to afterschool programs which enhanced quality programming and important developmental learning experiences for youth.

Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children

Goal: The goal of this program is to promote increased physical activity and a balanced diet.

Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Cancer, Adults, Rural

Goal: The goal of the PREP computerized reminder system is to increase colorectal cancer screening.

Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Cancer, Adults, Racial/Ethnic Minorities

Goal: The goal of this intervention is to improve colorectal cancer screening rates for African Americans.

Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Housing & Homes

Goal: The Omaha Housing Authority's goal is to provide quality housing for those who receive assistance through rental and homeownership programs.

Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Older Adults, Older Adults

Goal: The goal of the program is to ensure effective discharge of patients from the hospital back to their homes, and to reduce 30-day hospital readmission.

Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Public Safety, Teens

Goal: The goal of the seat belt feedback signs is to increase seat belt use among front seat occupants on a college campus.

Filed under Good Idea, Health / Older Adults, Older Adults

Goal: The program’s mission is to maximize the wellness and independence of adults in their community.

Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Children's Health, Adults, Women, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban

Goal: The objectives are to increase knowledge of SIDS risk reduction strategies, including sleep position, use of cribs (instead of adult beds and couches), and elimination of bedding.

Impact: Childcare provider behavior related to safe sleep practices can be improved from short, in-person targeted educational sessions.