Phase three interviews.pdf (template for client, volunteer and practitioner interviews conducted ... more Phase three interviews.pdf (template for client, volunteer and practitioner interviews conducted in phase three). (PDF 382 kb)
Background Web-based personal health records (PHRs) have the potential to improve the quality, ac... more Background Web-based personal health records (PHRs) have the potential to improve the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of health care. However, the international uptake of web-based PHRs has been slow. Populations experiencing disadvantages are less likely to use web-based PHRs, potentially widening health inequities within and among countries. Objective With limited understanding of the predictors of community uptake and use of web-based PHR, the aim of this study was to identify the predictors of awareness, engagement, and use of the Australian national web-based PHR, My Health Record (MyHR). Methods A population-based survey of adult participants residing in regional Victoria, Australia, was conducted in 2018 using telephone interviews. Logistic regression, adjusted for age, was used to assess the relationship among digital health literacy, health literacy, and demographic characteristics, and the 3 dependent variables of MyHR: awareness, engagement, and use. Digital health lite...
Implementation plan template.pdf (template for implementation and evaluation plans used in Phase ... more Implementation plan template.pdf (template for implementation and evaluation plans used in Phase two of the Ophelia process). (PDF 346 kb)
The concept mapping rationale and process are explained step by step. The concept mapping method ... more The concept mapping rationale and process are explained step by step. The concept mapping method produces a two dimensional conceptual map of ideas produced by the group which can be analysed at the level of individual statements, clusters of statements, and groups of similar clusters. An example of concept mapping conducted with four general practitioner (GP) groups from different practice types and demographic locations is provided. A total of 51 participating GPs were asked to complete an 'evaluation questionnaire' at the end of each group session. The majority of GP participants (68%) rated the method as highly useful. To describe the concept mapping method and its interpretation for use in general practice research. To report on its perceived usefulness and acceptability by general practitioners. Concept mapping is a very useful method combining benefits from qualitative and quantitative approaches for exploring the breadth of a topic in its entirety, especially for abs...
Health literacy is increasingly recognised as a critical determinant of health. While care should... more Health literacy is increasingly recognised as a critical determinant of health. While care should be tailored to the health literacy needs of each patient [1], research in primary care shows that physicians often under- or overestimate their patients’ health literacy, with socioeconomic factors playing a role [2]. Evidence in a rheumatology setting is scarce.-To investigate discordance between health literacy of patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) and assessment by their treating health professional, across the nine domains of the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ).-To explore whether discordance is associated with the patient’s socioeconomic background.Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), spondyloarthritis (SpA), or gout from three Dutch outpatient rheumatology clinics completed the HLQ [3]. The treating health professional (rheumatologist, physician assistant, nurse (practitioner) or resident) assessed their patient’s level for each HLQ domain, or answ...
International Journal of Public Health, Mar 3, 2017
three domains, compared with the original, and improved item information curves. Conclusions The ... more three domains, compared with the original, and improved item information curves. Conclusions The nine HLQ scales are robust, providing a fine-grained assessment of health literacy. The revised response options improve psychometric properties and are recommended for future studies.
The Centre for Health Program Evaluation (CHPE) is a research and teaching organisation establish... more The Centre for Health Program Evaluation (CHPE) is a research and teaching organisation established in 1990 to: · undertake academic and applied research into health programs, health systems and current policy issues; · develop appropriate evalu tion methodologies; and · promote the teaching of health economics and health program evaluation, in order to increase the supply of trained specialists and to improve the level of understanding in the health community.
The Centre for Health Program Evaluation (CHPE) is a research and teaching organisation establish... more The Centre for Health Program Evaluation (CHPE) is a research and teaching organisation established in 1990 to: · undertake academic and applied research into health programs, health systems and current policy issues; · develop appropriate evaluation methodologies; and · promote the teaching of health economics and health program evaluation, in order to increase the supply of trained specialists and to improve the level of understanding in the health community. The Centre comprises two independent research units, the Health Economics Unit (HEU) which
A validity-driven approach to the understanding of the personal and societal burden of low back p... more A validity-driven approach to the understanding of the personal and societal burden of low back pain: development of a conceptual and measurement model
The Centre for Health Program Evaluation (CHPE) is a research and teaching organisation establish... more The Centre for Health Program Evaluation (CHPE) is a research and teaching organisation established in 1990 to: • undertake academic and applied research into health programs, health systems and current policy issues; • develop appropriate evaluation methodologies; and • promote the teaching of health economics and health program evaluation, in order to increase the supply of trained specialists and to improve the level of understanding in the health community.
This paper reports on the methodological development and preliminary results of a project which a... more This paper reports on the methodological development and preliminary results of a project which aims to define the desired long-term outcomes for people with disabilities in a form appropriate to be used for accountability purposes for rehabilitation and other services. Difficulties with current approaches to ensuring accountability are outlined. Particular emphasis is placed on difficulties that arise for disabled people when an inappropriately restricted range of goals are legitimated through the accountability system. Such a restriction is identified as a form of bias. The Concept Mapping System developed by Trochim (1987) is considered as a methodology for avoiding this bias whilst developing criteria for accountability. This method is discussed in terms of its basis in statistical, program evaluation and psychometric theory. Preliminary results of Concept Mapping groups with hospital-based rehabilitation staff are presented. While recognising that further research is necessary ...
As public health professionals, we have a responsibility to ensure that the health information an... more As public health professionals, we have a responsibility to ensure that the health information and services we design are easy to understand, accessible, and that audiences are able to comprehend and apply our recommendations. Successful health outcomes are achieved when audiences feel empowered to improve their own personal health and that of their communities. This is the cornerstone of health literacy.
Phase three interviews.pdf (template for client, volunteer and practitioner interviews conducted ... more Phase three interviews.pdf (template for client, volunteer and practitioner interviews conducted in phase three). (PDF 382 kb)
Background Web-based personal health records (PHRs) have the potential to improve the quality, ac... more Background Web-based personal health records (PHRs) have the potential to improve the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of health care. However, the international uptake of web-based PHRs has been slow. Populations experiencing disadvantages are less likely to use web-based PHRs, potentially widening health inequities within and among countries. Objective With limited understanding of the predictors of community uptake and use of web-based PHR, the aim of this study was to identify the predictors of awareness, engagement, and use of the Australian national web-based PHR, My Health Record (MyHR). Methods A population-based survey of adult participants residing in regional Victoria, Australia, was conducted in 2018 using telephone interviews. Logistic regression, adjusted for age, was used to assess the relationship among digital health literacy, health literacy, and demographic characteristics, and the 3 dependent variables of MyHR: awareness, engagement, and use. Digital health lite...
Implementation plan template.pdf (template for implementation and evaluation plans used in Phase ... more Implementation plan template.pdf (template for implementation and evaluation plans used in Phase two of the Ophelia process). (PDF 346 kb)
The concept mapping rationale and process are explained step by step. The concept mapping method ... more The concept mapping rationale and process are explained step by step. The concept mapping method produces a two dimensional conceptual map of ideas produced by the group which can be analysed at the level of individual statements, clusters of statements, and groups of similar clusters. An example of concept mapping conducted with four general practitioner (GP) groups from different practice types and demographic locations is provided. A total of 51 participating GPs were asked to complete an 'evaluation questionnaire' at the end of each group session. The majority of GP participants (68%) rated the method as highly useful. To describe the concept mapping method and its interpretation for use in general practice research. To report on its perceived usefulness and acceptability by general practitioners. Concept mapping is a very useful method combining benefits from qualitative and quantitative approaches for exploring the breadth of a topic in its entirety, especially for abs...
Health literacy is increasingly recognised as a critical determinant of health. While care should... more Health literacy is increasingly recognised as a critical determinant of health. While care should be tailored to the health literacy needs of each patient [1], research in primary care shows that physicians often under- or overestimate their patients’ health literacy, with socioeconomic factors playing a role [2]. Evidence in a rheumatology setting is scarce.-To investigate discordance between health literacy of patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) and assessment by their treating health professional, across the nine domains of the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ).-To explore whether discordance is associated with the patient’s socioeconomic background.Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), spondyloarthritis (SpA), or gout from three Dutch outpatient rheumatology clinics completed the HLQ [3]. The treating health professional (rheumatologist, physician assistant, nurse (practitioner) or resident) assessed their patient’s level for each HLQ domain, or answ...
International Journal of Public Health, Mar 3, 2017
three domains, compared with the original, and improved item information curves. Conclusions The ... more three domains, compared with the original, and improved item information curves. Conclusions The nine HLQ scales are robust, providing a fine-grained assessment of health literacy. The revised response options improve psychometric properties and are recommended for future studies.
The Centre for Health Program Evaluation (CHPE) is a research and teaching organisation establish... more The Centre for Health Program Evaluation (CHPE) is a research and teaching organisation established in 1990 to: · undertake academic and applied research into health programs, health systems and current policy issues; · develop appropriate evalu tion methodologies; and · promote the teaching of health economics and health program evaluation, in order to increase the supply of trained specialists and to improve the level of understanding in the health community.
The Centre for Health Program Evaluation (CHPE) is a research and teaching organisation establish... more The Centre for Health Program Evaluation (CHPE) is a research and teaching organisation established in 1990 to: · undertake academic and applied research into health programs, health systems and current policy issues; · develop appropriate evaluation methodologies; and · promote the teaching of health economics and health program evaluation, in order to increase the supply of trained specialists and to improve the level of understanding in the health community. The Centre comprises two independent research units, the Health Economics Unit (HEU) which
A validity-driven approach to the understanding of the personal and societal burden of low back p... more A validity-driven approach to the understanding of the personal and societal burden of low back pain: development of a conceptual and measurement model
The Centre for Health Program Evaluation (CHPE) is a research and teaching organisation establish... more The Centre for Health Program Evaluation (CHPE) is a research and teaching organisation established in 1990 to: • undertake academic and applied research into health programs, health systems and current policy issues; • develop appropriate evaluation methodologies; and • promote the teaching of health economics and health program evaluation, in order to increase the supply of trained specialists and to improve the level of understanding in the health community.
This paper reports on the methodological development and preliminary results of a project which a... more This paper reports on the methodological development and preliminary results of a project which aims to define the desired long-term outcomes for people with disabilities in a form appropriate to be used for accountability purposes for rehabilitation and other services. Difficulties with current approaches to ensuring accountability are outlined. Particular emphasis is placed on difficulties that arise for disabled people when an inappropriately restricted range of goals are legitimated through the accountability system. Such a restriction is identified as a form of bias. The Concept Mapping System developed by Trochim (1987) is considered as a methodology for avoiding this bias whilst developing criteria for accountability. This method is discussed in terms of its basis in statistical, program evaluation and psychometric theory. Preliminary results of Concept Mapping groups with hospital-based rehabilitation staff are presented. While recognising that further research is necessary ...
As public health professionals, we have a responsibility to ensure that the health information an... more As public health professionals, we have a responsibility to ensure that the health information and services we design are easy to understand, accessible, and that audiences are able to comprehend and apply our recommendations. Successful health outcomes are achieved when audiences feel empowered to improve their own personal health and that of their communities. This is the cornerstone of health literacy.
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