Developing training resources to increase use of evidence-based programs

As part of the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN), the 4CNC is part of a multi-center collaborative effort to fill the gaps in knowledge among community cancer control planners about how to use evidence based approaches (EBAs).  Currently, there is little guidance for planners about how to find effective programs, implement them, and adapt them to fit specific community needs. The CPCRN collaborative is working to develop an interactive, tailored web-based training program to help community program planners choose, adapt and evaluate EBAs.  Once the training program is fully developed, the collaborative will evaluate it and develop plans to disseminate the program.