Intervention mapping
Intervention Mapping
Intervention Mapping (pronunciation: /ɪn.təˈven.ʃən ˈmæp.ɪŋ/) is a systematic approach to health promotion program planning, which guides health promoters through a series of steps to develop theory- and evidence-based interventions.
Etymology
The term "Intervention Mapping" is derived from the words "intervention", which in this context refers to a program or policy designed to bring about change in health behavior, and "mapping", which refers to the systematic process of planning and outlining the intervention.
Definition
Intervention Mapping is a protocol for developing health promotion programs. It is a step-by-step approach that involves problem identification, objective setting, strategy selection, and evaluation. The process is iterative and flexible, allowing for adjustments and refinements as new information becomes available.
Steps of Intervention Mapping
Intervention Mapping consists of six steps:
- Needs Assessment: Identifying the health problem, its related behavior, and environmental conditions.
- Matrices of Change Objectives: Specifying who and what will change as a result of the intervention.
- Theory-based Methods and Practical Strategies: Choosing theoretical methods and translating them into practical strategies.
- Program Production: Developing an organized program plan.
- Adoption and Implementation Plan: Considering program adoption, implementation, and sustainability.
- Evaluation Plan: Creating an evaluation plan to assess program effectiveness.
Related Terms
- Health Promotion: The process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health.
- Behavior Change: A broad term referring to any transformation or modification of human behavior.
- Needs Assessment: A systematic process for determining and addressing needs, or "gaps" between current conditions and desired conditions.
- Evaluation: The systematic determination of a subject's merit, worth and significance, using criteria governed by a set of standards.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Intervention mapping
- Wikipedia's article - Intervention mapping
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