Evaluating the impact of implementation on economic outcomes
Lisa Gold Key learning points The economic impact of a change in practice is the value of outcomes, relative to the investment required. Economic evaluation provides a well-developed framework to…
Outcomes of implementation that matter to health service users
Debra Bick and Ian D. Graham Key learning points There is increased recognition that the involvement of service users in the design, content, and evaluation of health service provision is…
Parenting and family support: a public health issue
Chapter 4 Parenting and family support: a public health issue Christine Bidmead, Karen Whittaker Key issues • Why are parenting and family support ‘public health’ issues? • How is that…
Complex community-based initiatives
Chapter 6 Complex community-based initiatives Anna Houston Key issues • The development of complex community-based initiatives (CCIs) in the UK • Explanation of why the CCI approach is complex •…
Quality in a public health service: the 3-5-7 Model
Chapter 13 Quality in a public health service: the 3-5-7 Model Sinead Hanafin Key issues • Understanding service quality in public health services can be difficult because: • different stakeholders…
Breastfeeding and public health
Chapter 10 Breastfeeding and public health Sally Kendall, Francesca Entwistle Key issues • Breastfeeding makes a significant contribution to public health • Public health policy focuses on the prevention of…
Partnership working: the key to public health
Chapter 2 Partnership working: the key to public health Christine Bidmead, Hilton Davis Key issues • Community practitioners and health visitors should work in a partnership re-lationship with clients in…
Planning public health strategies
Chapter 7 Planning public health strategies Jean Rowe Key issues • Themes are discussed in terms of the health policy, public health strategies and the components that are necessary for…
