Evidence-Based Program Replication: Translational Activities, Experiences, and Challenges. (August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Primetica, Branka; Menne, Heather L.; Bollin, Salli; Teri, Linda; Molea, Marc
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied gerontology. Volume 34:Number 5(2015:Aug.)
• Page Start: 652
• Page End: 670
• Publication Date: 2015-08
• Subjects: evidence-based -- replication -- Alzheimer's disease -- exercise -- caregiving; Gerontology -- Periodicals; 362.6
• DOI: 10.1177/0733464813508888
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0733-4648

Abstract

With a growing number of evidence-based programs, it is necessary to understand the translation activities, experiences, and challenges of program replication in a community setting. This article reviews the implementation tasks necessary for agencies to implement the Reducing Disability in Alzheimer's Disease (RDAD) intervention. It presents the importance of using original evidence-based program protocols and enhancing them to best fit service settings by reviewing the translation and implementation activities of (a) selecting and training program and supervisory staff; (b) recruiting, screening, and consenting participants to enroll in the program; and (c) developing a manual to guide community-based program replication. Furthermore, the process revealed that the replication of an evidence-based program can take place within the realities of a community setting with input from program oversight, implementation, and evaluation staff and the original researcher.