Impact of Evidence-Based Programming on Comprehensive Cancer Control

Purpose: The purpose of this presentation is to show the impact of the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Using What Works: Adapting Evidence-Based Programs to Fit Your Needs (UWW) curriculum on addressing health disparities through Comprehensive Cancer Control (CCC) partnerships. Delivery of UWW by the NCI Cancer Information Service (CIS) to CCC partners is a system-level approach aimed at increasing the use of evidence-based cancer control planning among policy makers and key stakeholders in order to change the cancer burden in all 50 states, several tribes, associated islands and territories.

Design and Methods: Through its regional Partnership Programs, CIS staff deliver UWW trainings in collaboration with CCC partners, with the intention of increasing the use of evidence-based interventions when implementing CCC plan strategies.

Results: Approximately 100 partners have participated in UWW trainings. Trainings have resulted in the promotion of evidence-based practice. For example, the Nebraska Office of Public Health developed a "Request for Applications” to address the risk factors of chronic diseases. This partner collaborated with CIS to provide UWW training. All UWW trainees who applied for funding incorporated evidence-based strategies into their grant applications. Other examples from Washington, Virginia, and Iowa will also be presented.

Conclusions: Evidence-based public health is an increasing focus for CCC programs, creating a need to develop the capacity of public health staff to adapt evidence-based programs. In collaboration with CIS, CCC's are able to leverage resources to promote local adaptation of research-tested interventions that have been shown to be effective in cancer control.