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Adapting and Implementing an Evidence-Based Sun-Safety Education Program in Rural Idaho, 2012
Charlene Cariou, MHS, CHES; Melanie Gonzales, MSPH, MCHES; Hope Krebill, RN, BSN, MSW
Suggested citation for this article: Cariou C, Gonzales M, Krebill H. Adapting and Implementing an Evidence-Based Sun-Safety Education Program in Rural Idaho, 2012. Prev Chronic Dis 2014;11:130268. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd11.130268
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Abstract
Background
Melanoma incidence and mortality rates in Idaho are higher than national averages. The importance of increased awareness of skin cancer has been cited by state and local organizations. St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute (MSTI) prioritized educational outreach efforts to focus on the implementation of a skin cancer prevention program in rural Idaho.
Melanoma incidence and mortality rates in Idaho are higher than national averages. The importance of increased awareness of skin cancer has been cited by state and local organizations. St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute (MSTI) prioritized educational outreach efforts to focus on the implementation of a skin cancer prevention program in rural Idaho.
Community Context
As a community cancer center, MSTI expanded cancer education services to include dedicated support to rural communities. Through this expansion, an MSTI educator sought to partner with a community organization to provide sun-safety education. MSTI selected, adapted, and implemented an evidence-based program, Pool Cool.
As a community cancer center, MSTI expanded cancer education services to include dedicated support to rural communities. Through this expansion, an MSTI educator sought to partner with a community organization to provide sun-safety education. MSTI selected, adapted, and implemented an evidence-based program, Pool Cool.
Methods
The education program was implemented in 5 phases. In Phase I, we identified and recruited a community partner; in Phase 2, after thorough research, we selected a program, Pool Cool; in Phase 3, we planned the details of the program, including identification of desired short- and long-term outcomes and adaptation of existing program materials; in Phase 4, we implemented the program in summer 2012; in Phase 5, we assessed program sustainability and expansion.
The education program was implemented in 5 phases. In Phase I, we identified and recruited a community partner; in Phase 2, after thorough research, we selected a program, Pool Cool; in Phase 3, we planned the details of the program, including identification of desired short- and long-term outcomes and adaptation of existing program materials; in Phase 4, we implemented the program in summer 2012; in Phase 5, we assessed program sustainability and expansion.
Outcome
MSTI developed a sustainable partnership with Payette Municipal Pool, and in summer 2012, we implemented Pool Cool. Sun-safety education was provided to more than 700 young people aged 2 to 17 years, and educational signage and sunscreen benefitted hundreds of additional pool patrons.
MSTI developed a sustainable partnership with Payette Municipal Pool, and in summer 2012, we implemented Pool Cool. Sun-safety education was provided to more than 700 young people aged 2 to 17 years, and educational signage and sunscreen benefitted hundreds of additional pool patrons.
Interpretation
Community cancer centers are increasingly being asked to assess community needs and implement evidence-based prevention and screening programs. Clinical staff may become facilitators of evidence-based public health programs. Challenges of implementing evidence-based programs in the context of a community cancer centers are staffing, leveraging of resources, and ongoing training and support.
Community cancer centers are increasingly being asked to assess community needs and implement evidence-based prevention and screening programs. Clinical staff may become facilitators of evidence-based public health programs. Challenges of implementing evidence-based programs in the context of a community cancer centers are staffing, leveraging of resources, and ongoing training and support.
Acknowledgments
We acknowledge the Payette Municipal Pool for their partnership and ongoing support for the Pool Cool program. Implementation of this program occurred as part of author participation in the National Cancer Institute’s Research to Reality Mentorship program. We also acknowledge the Research to Reality program staff as well as the other participating mentor–mentee pairs. During program implementation, Ms Cariou was a rural community cancer education coordinator with MSTI. This project was funded in whole or in part with federal funds from the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, under contract no. HHSN261200800001E. The content of this article does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the US Department of Health and Human Services, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the US Government.
Author Information
Corresponding Author: Charlene Cariou, MHS, CHES, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 450 W State St, Boise, ID 83720. Telephone: 208-332-7311. E-mail: cariouc@dhw.idaho.gov.
Author Affiliations: Melanie Gonzales, St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute, Twin Falls, Idaho; Hope Krebill, Midwest Cancer Alliance, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.
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