Evaluation and lessons learned from the dissemination and implementation science scholars program in the national cancer prevention and control research network
Abstract Background: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN) has been a leader in cancer-related dissemination & implementation (D&I) science. Given increased demand for D&I research, the CPCRN Scholars Program...
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| author | Daniela B. Friedman Cam Escoffery Elaine H. Morrato Cynthia A. Thomson Courtney N. Petagna Freda Allyson Hucek Mary Wangen Aubrey Villalobos James R. Hebert Samuel Noblet Mayank Sakhuja David O. Garcia Jennifer L. Cruz Stephanie B. Wheeler |
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Abstract
Background:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN) has been a leader in cancer-related dissemination & implementation (D&I) science. Given increased demand for D&I research, the CPCRN Scholars Program launched in 2021 to expand the number of practitioners, researchers, and trainees proficient in cancer D&I science methods.
Methods:
The evaluation was informed by a logic model and data collected through electronic surveys. Through an application process (baseline survey), we assessed scholars’ competencies in D&I science domains/subdomains, collected demographic data, and asked scholars to share proposed project ideas. We distributed an exit survey one month after program completion to assess scholars’ experience and engagement with the program and changes in D&I competencies. A follow-up survey was administered to alumni nine months post-program to measure their continued network engagement, accomplishments, and skills.
Results:
Three cohorts completed the program, consisting of 20, 17, and 25 scholars in Years 1-3, respectively. There was a significant increase in the total D&I competency scores for all three cohorts for 4 overarching domains and 43 subdomains (MPre = 1.38 MPost = 1.89). Differences were greatest for the domain of Practice-Based Considerations (0.50 mean difference) and Theory & Analysis (0.47 mean difference). Alumni surveys revealed that scholars appreciated access to D&I-focused webinars, toolkits, and training resources. 80% remain engaged with CPCRN workgroups and investigators.
Conclusions:
Program evaluation with scholars and alumni helped with ongoing quality assurance, introspection, and iterative program adaptation to meet scholars’ needs. This approach is recommended for large-scale capacity-building training programs.
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| spelling | doaj-art-ac1e347faf7e40adacb90d531be6591e2025-08-20T02:12:12ZengCambridge University PressJournal of Clinical and Translational Science2059-86612024-01-01810.1017/cts.2024.625Evaluation and lessons learned from the dissemination and implementation science scholars program in the national cancer prevention and control research networkDaniela B. Friedman0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9359-093XCam Escoffery1Elaine H. Morrato2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6105-7826Cynthia A. Thomson3Courtney N. Petagna4Freda Allyson Hucek5Mary Wangen6Aubrey Villalobos7James R. Hebert8Samuel Noblet9Mayank Sakhuja10David O. Garcia11Jennifer L. Cruz12https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4035-743XStephanie B. Wheeler13Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USADepartment of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USAParkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, USADepartment of Health Promotion Sciences, Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USADepartment of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USADepartment of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USACenter for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USADivision of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Rockville, MD, USADepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics & Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USAEnvera Health, Richmond, VA, USADepartment of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USADepartment of Health Promotion Sciences, Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USADepartment of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USACenter for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA Department of Health Policy and Management, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA Abstract Background: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN) has been a leader in cancer-related dissemination & implementation (D&I) science. Given increased demand for D&I research, the CPCRN Scholars Program launched in 2021 to expand the number of practitioners, researchers, and trainees proficient in cancer D&I science methods. Methods: The evaluation was informed by a logic model and data collected through electronic surveys. Through an application process (baseline survey), we assessed scholars’ competencies in D&I science domains/subdomains, collected demographic data, and asked scholars to share proposed project ideas. We distributed an exit survey one month after program completion to assess scholars’ experience and engagement with the program and changes in D&I competencies. A follow-up survey was administered to alumni nine months post-program to measure their continued network engagement, accomplishments, and skills. Results: Three cohorts completed the program, consisting of 20, 17, and 25 scholars in Years 1-3, respectively. There was a significant increase in the total D&I competency scores for all three cohorts for 4 overarching domains and 43 subdomains (MPre = 1.38 MPost = 1.89). Differences were greatest for the domain of Practice-Based Considerations (0.50 mean difference) and Theory & Analysis (0.47 mean difference). Alumni surveys revealed that scholars appreciated access to D&I-focused webinars, toolkits, and training resources. 80% remain engaged with CPCRN workgroups and investigators. Conclusions: Program evaluation with scholars and alumni helped with ongoing quality assurance, introspection, and iterative program adaptation to meet scholars’ needs. This approach is recommended for large-scale capacity-building training programs. https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2059866124006253/type/journal_articleCapacity buildingco-developmentresearch trainingcancer prevention and controlimplementation science |
| spellingShingle | Daniela B. Friedman Cam Escoffery Elaine H. Morrato Cynthia A. Thomson Courtney N. Petagna Freda Allyson Hucek Mary Wangen Aubrey Villalobos James R. Hebert Samuel Noblet Mayank Sakhuja David O. Garcia Jennifer L. Cruz Stephanie B. Wheeler Evaluation and lessons learned from the dissemination and implementation science scholars program in the national cancer prevention and control research network Journal of Clinical and Translational Science Capacity building co-development research training cancer prevention and control implementation science |
| title | Evaluation and lessons learned from the dissemination and implementation science scholars program in the national cancer prevention and control research network |
| title_full | Evaluation and lessons learned from the dissemination and implementation science scholars program in the national cancer prevention and control research network |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation and lessons learned from the dissemination and implementation science scholars program in the national cancer prevention and control research network |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation and lessons learned from the dissemination and implementation science scholars program in the national cancer prevention and control research network |
| title_short | Evaluation and lessons learned from the dissemination and implementation science scholars program in the national cancer prevention and control research network |
| title_sort | evaluation and lessons learned from the dissemination and implementation science scholars program in the national cancer prevention and control research network |
| topic | Capacity building co-development research training cancer prevention and control implementation science |
| url | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2059866124006253/type/journal_article |
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