Spring 2023 - GERO 802 G100
Development and Evaluation of Health Promotion Programs for the Elderly (4)
Class Number: 6588
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Vancouver
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Instructor:
Andrew Wister
wister@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5044
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
This course deals with the design, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs and services for older persons. Students will participate in the development and critical analysis of a variety of health initiatives aimed at healthful aging.
COURSE DETAILS:
Gero-802 will be a face-to-face class and supported by the CANVAS Bb Collaborate platform. The first six classes will be led by the instructor, covering core material of the course. The next six classes will entail student presentations of the articles shown in weeks 7 – 12 (see below).
In this course, we will examine the design, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion, healthy aging, and disease prevention programs and services for older persons. Students will participate in the development and critical analysis of a variety of health-related programs aimed at healthful aging or disease prevention or management. A selection of approaches will be covered that reflect divergent theoretical and methodological perspectives. Topics include: using theory to guide health promotion research; planning an evaluation, specialized issues for program design and evaluation among older populations, process evaluation, outcome evaluation (including RCT design); sampling and statistical power calculations, economic evaluation, participatory research, as well as design and evaluation applications in a number of substantive areas within gerontology. Examples of programs include: exercise programs targeting frail elders; meta-analysis of caregiver interventions; managing chronic illness, care giving for persons with dementia; elder abuse education; self-care and exercise; wellness programs; cancer screening programs; media campaigns; and programs for institutional populations.
Grading
- Seminar 15%
- Critiques of 2 Evaluation Studies 50%
- Final Exam 35%
REQUIREMENTS:
Seminar (15%):
Each student will be assigned one required reading from selected weeks (WEEKS 7-10-except Wister et al article, which I will cover) to present in the scheduled class. The reading(s) will be described and critically analyzed. A two-page outline is required for class distribution. Examples will be provided in class.
Critiques of Two Evaluation Studies (25% Each = 50%):
Students are required to write critiques of two evaluation studies selected from outside of the course reading requirements using the knowledge accrued in class meetings and readings. The critiques should follow the guidelines below (and an example will be provided in class):
1) Each critique should be based on a health promotion program targeting older adults or life-course aspects of aging.
2) The critiques should be between 10 and 12 pages (not including references), double-spaced, in readable font size.
3) Assessment of program goals, design, sampling, measurement, analysis, and conclusions should be included in each report.
4) Use American Psychological Association referencing style.
5) The first critique is due Tuesday, Feb. 28th, 2023. The second critique is due Tuesday April 4th, 2023.
Final Exam (35%):
Students will write an Open Book final exam on Tuesday April 11th, 2023 @ 9:30-12:30 (3 hours). You will be given an article to critique of an actual evaluation of a health promotion program targeting older adults. The Evaluation Checklist will be a guide for your answer. It should be about 10 pages double spaced.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Windsor, R. (2015). Evaluation of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Programs. NY: Oxford University Press
E-version available on RedShelf
[https://redshelf.com/book/1459427/evaluation-of-health-promotion-and-disease-prevention-programs-1459427-9780190235093-richard-windsor ].
Hard copies are available new or used through AMAZON
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Graduate Studies Notes:
Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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