Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change: A Planning Tool for Community Health Implementation

Authors

Lauren E. Kennedy, Tennessee State University
Christopher T. Sneed, University of Tennessee
Karen L. Franck, University of Tennessee
Heather Norman, University of Kentucky
Lisa Washburn, University of Tennessee
Soghra Jarvandi, University of Tennessee
Janet Mullins, University of Kentucky

Volume

58

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.58.04.05

Abstract

Extension educators across the United States are being asked to expand their direct education efforts to include policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes. However, professional development opportunities and tools are needed to familiarize Extension professionals with PSE change approaches, build their capacity to implement PSE change, and make the process relevant to their work. We describe a planning tool developed for a unique multistate PSE change intervention training and designed to facilitate the process of PSE change implementation at the local level. An example of the tool and recommendations for others wishing to use it are included.

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Recommended Citation

Kennedy, L. E., Sneed, C. T., Franck, K. L., Norman, H., Washburn, L., Jarvandi, S., & Mullins, J. (2020). Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change: A Planning Tool for Community Health Implementation. The Journal of Extension, 58(4), Article 5. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.58.04.05