Steps to Avoid Falls in the Elderly – a TECHnology Enhanced Intervention (SAFE-TECH) study: randomized controlled trial protocol for a community-based, multi-component fall prevention program by Wei Xuan Lai, Vanessa Koh, Jing Wen Goh, Kok Yang Tan, Kai Zhe Tan, Sai G. S. Pai, William R. Taylor, Abhijit Visaria, Navrag B. Singh, Angelique W. M. Chan, David B. Matchar

“…The Steps to Avoid Falls in the Elderly—a TECHnology enhanced intervention (SAFE-TECH) is designed for older adults in the community who are at high risk of falls, with candidate selection and program tailoring based on gait variables derived from wearable sensors and various questionnaire-based features. …”
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A digital health-supported and community pharmacy-based lifestyle intervention program for adults with pre-diabetes: a study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial by J Simon Bell, Shaun Wen Huey Lee, Chun Wie Chong, Kah Woon Teoh, Choon Ming Ng, Wing Loong Cheong, Yi Ling Ng

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Effects of two 24-week multimodal exercise programs on reaction time, mobility, and dual-task performance in community-dwelling older adults at risk of falling: a randomized contro... by Hugo Rosado, Jorge Bravo, Armando Raimundo, Joana Carvalho, José Marmeleira, Catarina Pereira

“…Methods In this randomized controlled trial, fifty-one participants (75.4 ± 5.6 years) were allocated into two experimental groups (EGs) (with sessions 3 times per week for 24 weeks), and a control group: EG1 was enrolled in a psychomotor intervention program, EG2 was enrolled in a combined exercise program (psychomotor intervention program + whole-body vibration program), and the control group maintained their usual daily activities. …”
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Perceptions and experiences of community health workers on community-based child health interventions in the Maekel region, Eritrea by Jordanos T. McDonald, Jill Trenholm

“…In an attempt to reduce child mortality in Eritrea, the government implemented community- based child health interventions by community health workers (CHWs). …”
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Case management programs for people with complex needs: Towards better engagement of community pharmacies and community-based organisations. by Maud-Christine Chouinard, Mathieu Bisson, Alya Danish, Marlène Karam, Jérémie Beaudin, Nevena Grgurevic, Véronique Sabourin, Catherine Hudon

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>The objectives of this study were 1) to describe how case management programs engaged community pharmacies and community-based organisations in a perspective of integrated care for people with complex needs, and 2) to identify enablers, barriers and potential strategies for this engagement.…”
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Effectiveness of community-based personalized breastfeeding assessment and intervention in improving child growth among 0–4 months infants by Pranita Priyadarshini Nayak, Akanksha Tomar, Preeti Gupta

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Influence of environmental factors on college alcohol drinking patterns by Ridouan Bani, Rasheed Hameed, Steve Szymanowski, Priscilla Greenwood, Christopher M. Kribs-Zaleta, Anuj Mubayi

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Early intervention in psychosis programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America; challenges and recommendations by Els van der Ven, Xinyu Yang, Franco Mascayano, Karl J Weinreich, Eric YH Chen, Charmaine YZ Tang, Sung-Wan Kim, Jonathan K Burns, Bonginkosi Chiliza, Greeshma Mohan, Srividya N Iyer, Thara Rangawsamy, Ralph de Vries, Ezra S Susser

“… Abstract Background While early intervention in psychosis (EIP) programs have been increasingly implemented across the globe, many initiatives from Africa, Asia and Latin America are not widely known. …”
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Examining the Relationship between Community Participation and Program Outcomes in a Metaevaluation by Apollo M Nkwake, Holta Trandafili, Joel Hughey

“…Intervention: 92 community development programs evaluated between 2005 and 2010. …”
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Understanding adaptations in a community-vetted COVID-19 testing program by Breanna J. Reyes, Stephenie Tinoco Calvillo, Angel Lomeli, Angel Lomeli, Arleth A. Escoto, Maria Linda Burola, Kelli L. Cain, Linda Salgin, Linda Salgin, Maria Balbuena-Bojorquez, Anne-Marie Engler, Marva Seifert, Louise C. Laurent, Nicole A. Stadnick, Nicole A. Stadnick, Nicole A. Stadnick, Borsika A. Rabin, Borsika A. Rabin

“…BackgroundAdaptations are expected when complex public health interventions are implemented in dynamically and rapidly changing real-world settings, as seen for many programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Community‐Driven Health Promotion: Evaluation of a Rural Microgrant Program by Michele Conlin, Dorothy McLaren, Evelien Spelten, Sean MacDermott

“…ABSTRACT Introduction Microgrants for health promotion have the potential to engage communities in designing and implementing place‐based interventions to improve health and social outcomes. …”
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From Trials to Practice: Implementing a Clinical Intervention in Community Settings by Elizabeth M. Vaughan, Xiaoying Yu, Victor J. Cardenas, Craig A. Johnston, Salim S. Virani, Ashok Balasubramanyam, Christie M. Ballantyne, Aanand D. Naik

“…The intervention’s net savings was $16,435 ($566/participant). …”
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Implementation of an emerging hospital-based violence intervention program: a multimethod study by Marcie Gawel, Christopher S Schenck, James Dodington, Lucero Paredes, Antwan Nedd, Pepe Vega, Kathleen M O’Neill

“…Hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs) may improve patient outcomes through intensive, community-based case management.Methods We conducted a multimethod evaluation of an emerging HVIP at a large trauma center using the RE-AIM framework. …”
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Development and evaluation of a multidisciplinary intervention program for osteoporotic hip fractures in the elderly by Pan Xu, Cong Cao, Kang Zhao, Qian Li, Xiaoqing Shao, Jie Shen, Yanhong Sun, Yi Zhu, Qian Dai, Feifei Zuo, Ying Liu, Na Fang, Wenya Ma

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Effect of Educational Intervention on Promoting Adherence to Iron Supplementation Consumption Program in Pregnant Women by Somayeh Khanmohammadi, Akram Karimi-shahanjarini, Forouzan Rezapour, Maryam Farhadian

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Power sharing in community-engaged research with Syrian refugees in Lebanon: Using community engagement to shape intervention fit to context by R. Nakkash, M. Fares, M. Tleis, S. Mugharbil, M. Antaby, H. Al Masri, L. Ghandour, F. Al Halabi, Y. Najjar, B. Louis, R. Afifi

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Poliomyelitis in Nigeria: Impact of Vaccination Services and Polio Intervention and Eradication Efforts by Obinna V. Eze, Johanna C. Meyer, Stephen M. Campbell

“…<b>Methods</b>: A systematic literature review was conducted and guided by the Population, Intervention, Comparator and Outcome (PICO) framework and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) flowchart, with identified articles appraised using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program appraisal tool. …”
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Virtual friendly visitor program: combatting loneliness in community dwelling older adults by Barbara A. Gordon, Chelsea B. Miceli, Pamela A. Yankeelov, Pamela A. Yankeelov, Samantha G. Cotton, Samantha G. Cotton, Anna C. Faul, Anna C. Faul

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High Levels of Community Support for Mansonellosis Interventions in an Endemic Area of the Brazilian Amazon by Uziel Ferreira Suwa, Carla Letícia Gomes Simão, Ulysses Carvalho Barbosa, Patrícia Moura Sousa, Cláudia Patrícia Mendes de Araújo, Marilaine Martins, James Lee Crainey

“…In this study, we interviewed 320 residents from Sao Gabriel do Cachoeira (SGC) about their support for soil transmitted helminth (STH) and mansonellosis interventions. Our survey found no significant difference between community support for mansonellosis and STH disease treatment when comparing any equivalent treatment regimen or program, although support for STH treatments was always higher than for mansonellosis treatments. …”
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A community of practice pilot project for delivering early intervention professional development by Sanna Harjusola-Webb, Ashley Lyons, Michelle Gatmaitan

“…This paper describes one approach for effective professional development (PD) in EI to address the lack of systematic supports and PD for EI providers working with families in EI. The Early Intervention in Natural Environments Community of Practice (CoP) project was a six month study that endeavored to support previously trained EI providers in refining the use of their everyday practices. …”
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