Robert M. Goodman

TL;DR: Bronx ACCESS is described, a program designed to disseminate evidence-based strategies to promote adherence to mammography guidelines and use of the Interactive Systems Framework for Dissemination and Implementation to systematically implement a Comprehensive Dynamic Trial (CDT).

TL;DR: For example, the FORMative Evaluation Consultation And Systems Technique (FORECAST) as discussed by the authors is a formative evaluation approach that develops a set of models and processes that can be used across settings and times, allowing for local adaptations and innovations.

TL;DR: It is concluded that developing high levels of community capacity where it can produce the most strategic advantage is a promising pathway for mitigating antagonistic social factors.

TL;DR: The formative evaluation consultation and systems technique (FORECAST) approach to evaluating complex community programs is described as an empowerment evaluation strategy and contrasted with more-traditional approaches, such as experimental and quasi-experimental designs.

TL;DR: A new Chinese Organizational Change Capacity theory with nine main themes emerged, which provides a guideline for Chinese public health organizations to evaluate their change capacity, and offers a theoretical foundation for researchers to design interventions that increase these organizations' capacity in achieving successful change.