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Assessment And Planning In Health Programs

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I bought this book several years ago even though I did not know the authors. What I find is that when I am in those early stages of program design and development this books gets me thinking. Lots of good examples of different assessments and planning models. As I travel around the country visiting worksite programs I find that many program managers are designing / delivering programs "off their hips". What I mean is that they are not following any model, program concepts or principles that will lead to strategic success.

It's unfortunate, because these programmers are highly motivated and really enjoy their jobs, but have gotten so caught in delivering programs and coaching - they have failed to put together a program strategy and assessment based on the "art and science" of worksite health promotion / wellness that is found in the literature.

These authors have done a good job of putting together a book that for a programmer that needs the whole model - its here. Or a programmer that likes to mix and match concepts, models and principles - this book is a great resource.

Covers all facets of program, planning and development. I would have been lost without this valuable resource.