This study examines the process of development of instruments for measuring the level of organizational and individual capacity for heart health promotion within Alberta’s Regional Health Authorities. Capacity for heart health promotion is conceptualized as the political will, infrastructure and leadership necessary to implement heart health promotion initiatives. The Alberta Heart Health Promotion Capacity survey is a combination and modification of existing health promotion capacity surveys that were part of the Canadian Heart Health initiative in addition to surveys from other countries such as Australia. The instrument also measures individual and organizational levels of readiness (guided by Rogers’ (1995) Diffusion of Innovations for Organizations model) for dissemination of heart health promotion. Psychometric properties (reliability and validity) of the instruments will be presented. The tool may be used as both a research instrument and a diagnostic tool in assessing capacity for heart health promotion.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation, the participants in this session will be able to: 1. Identify the three components of organizational and individual capacity 2. Articulate the processes of development of organizational and individual capacity scales for health promotion dissemination
Keywords: Health Promotion, Survey
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.