Intervention mapping
Intervention Mapping is a protocol used for the systematic development of health promotion programs. It is a step-by-step approach that integrates theory and evidence to produce effective interventions. The process involves problem identification, objective setting, intervention design, implementation, and evaluation.
Overview[edit | edit source]
Intervention Mapping was developed in response to the need for a systematic method of developing health promotion programs. It is based on the premise that effective interventions are those that are theory-driven and evidence-based. The protocol consists of six steps, each of which involves a series of tasks that guide the development of the intervention.
Steps[edit | edit source]
The six steps of Intervention Mapping are:
- Needs Assessment: This involves identifying the health problem, its determinants, and the population at risk.
- Preparation of Matrices: This step involves specifying performance objectives and determinants for each behavior that needs to change.
- Selection of Theory-Based Methods and Practical Strategies: This involves identifying theories and evidence-based strategies that can be used to change the identified determinants.
- Design of the Intervention: This involves developing the intervention materials and protocols.
- Adoption and Implementation Plan: This involves planning for the adoption, implementation, and sustainability of the intervention.
- Evaluation Plan: This involves developing an evaluation plan to assess the effectiveness of the intervention.
Applications[edit | edit source]
Intervention Mapping has been used in a variety of health promotion contexts, including tobacco control, physical activity promotion, dietary change, HIV prevention, and cancer screening. It has been used to develop interventions for a variety of populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Criticisms[edit | edit source]
While Intervention Mapping has been praised for its systematic approach, it has also been criticized for being time-consuming and resource-intensive. Some researchers have also questioned the extent to which it is possible to identify and change all of the determinants of a particular health behavior.
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