An Evaluation Framework for a Novel Process to Codevelop Written and Computable Guidelines.

Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) support individual and population health by translating new, evidence-based knowledge into recommendations for health practice. CPGs can be provided as computable, machine-readable guidelines that support the translation of recommendations into shareable, interoperable clinical decision support and other digital tools (eg, quality measures, case reports, care plans). Interdisciplinary collaboration among guideline developers and health information technology experts can facilitate the translation of written guidelines into computable ones.

An Integrated Process for Co-Developing and Implementing Written and Computable Clinical Practice Guidelines.

The goal of this article is to describe an integrated parallel process for the co-development of written and computable clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) to accelerate adoption and increase the impact of guideline recommendations in clinical practice. From February 2018 through December 2021, interdisciplinary work groups were formed after an initial Kaizen event and using expert consensus and available literature, produced a 12-phase integrated process (IP). The IP includes activities, resources, and iterative feedback loops for developing, implementing, disseminating, communicating, and evaluating CPGs.

Validity and Reliability of the Updated CDC Worksite Health ScoreCard.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the updated 2019 CDC Worksite Health ScoreCard (CDC ScoreCard), which includes four new modules.

Methods: We pilot tested the updated instrument at 93 worksites, examining question response concurrence between two representatives from each worksite. We conducted cognitive interviews and site visits to evaluate face validity, and refined the instrument for public distribution.

Supporting a Culture of Health in the Workplace: A Review of Evidence-Based Elements.

Objective: To identify and evaluate the evidence base for culture of health elements.

Data Source: Multiple databases were systematically searched to identify research studies published between 1990 and 2015 on culture of health elements.

Study Inclusion And Exclusion Criteria: Researchers included studies based on the following criteria: (1) conducted in a worksite setting; (2) applied and evaluated 1 or more culture of health elements; and (3) reported 1 or more health or safety factors.

Reliability and validity testing of the CDC Worksite Health ScoreCard: an assessment tool to help employers prevent heart disease, stroke, and related health conditions.

Objective: To develop, evaluate, and improve the reliability and validity of the CDC Worksite Health ScoreCard (HSC).

Methods: We tested interrater reliability by piloting the HSC at 93 worksites, examining question response concurrence between two representatives from each worksite. We conducted cognitive interviews and site visits to evaluate face validity of items and refined the instrument for general distribution.

A Purchaser's Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: a tool to improve health care coverage for prevention.

Introduction: In 2005, representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention partnered with the National Business Group on Health and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to form a work group for developing A Purchaser's Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: Moving Science into Coverage. This guide, designed as a tool for employers, describes recommended clinical preventive services for 46 conditions. The guide includes the scientific evidence and benefits language that employers need to include comprehensive clinical preventive services in their medical benefit plans.

Heart healthy and stroke free: successful business strategies to prevent cardiovascular disease.

Background: Heart disease and stroke, the principal components of cardiovascular disease (CVD), are the first and third leading causes of death in the United States. In 2002, employers representing 88 companies in the United States paid an average of 18,618 dollars per employee for health and productivity-related costs. A sizable portion of these costs are related to CVD.

A site-specific literature review of policy and environmental interventions that promote physical activity and nutrition for cardiovascular health: what works?

Objective: To review the literature to determine whether policy and environmental interventions can increase people's physical activity or improve their nutrition.

Data Sources: The following databases were searched for relevant intervention studies: Medline, Chronic Disease Prevention File, PsychInfo, Health Star, Web of Science, ERIC, the U.S.