In our research laboratory, we use evaluation methods to identify effective and more efficient health programs. We work on prevention models and interventions to promote better physical and mental health, and reduce risky behaviors such as drug use.
Using state-of-the-art methodology, we try to establish a long-term research agenda to promote evidence based-interventions and policies fostering public health by
Conducting rigorous impact evaluations to promote the dissemination of programs that are shown to be effective
Producing the knowledge base through identifying factors leading to risky or protective health related behaviors
Conducting systematic reviews to create a catalog of effective programs that can be adapted and transported to different contexts or regions
Examining which program components work which don’t to ensure outcome- and cost-effective interventions
identifying the best implementation strategies and effective delivery systems to meet the needs of diverse populations.
Some examples of health programs that can benefit from process and impact evaluation studies are:
Multi-component drug use prevention programs in high schools
Mental health prevention and early intervention programs
Conditional cash transfer programs to increase healthy nutrition
Taxing strategies to reduce smoking
Workplace wellness programs
Home care programs for beneficiaries with chronic conditions
Hospital patient care programs
Adaptive treatment strategies in medication research
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Featured Blog Posts
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Featured Publication
Drug Prevention Program Evaluation: Unpacking the Mechanisms This book chapter describes the use of a methodological tool (i.e. mediation analysis) to identify the causal mechanisms of prevention programs targeting drug use, smoking, and alcohol misuse. It gives examples of evidence- based drug prevention interventions and describes how they achieve their effects. More...
Featured Past Project
Impact Obesity sweet snacks paper X 2 We run a rigorous impact evaluation of training of teachers for children with autism. The project is being conducted in 15 cities across Turkey.
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