Abstract
Evidence-based interventions (EBIs) are not broadly implemented, despite widespread availability of programs, policies, and guidelines. Systematic processes for integrating EBIs with community preference remain challenging for cancer control and prevention, as well as other areas. The Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T. (P.L.A.N.E.T) Web portal provides a platform to access data, EBIs, and resources to foster local partnerships and assist public health researchers and practitioners design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based cancer control programs. This article summarizes the evolution of P.L.A.N.E.T. and describes effective and innovative Web 2.0 strategies to increase Web visits, create more interactive platforms for researchers and practitioners to integrate evidence-based resources, community preferences, and the complex context in which programs and policies are implemented. Lessons learned could benefit public health settings and reach low-income, high-risk communities. Researchers, community practitioners, and government partnerships should continue to develop and test innovative ways to address pressing issues in cancer control, health disparities, and health delivery.
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The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the National Cancer Institute or the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. Viswanath’s effort was funded by a grant from the National Cancer Institute, CA132651. Christopher Politis of the Primary Prevention Program of Canadian Partnership Against Cancer provided additional support for data analysis.
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Sanchez, M.A., Vinson, C.A., Porta, M.L. et al. Evolution of Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T.: moving research into practice. Cancer Causes Control 23, 1205–1212 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10552-012-9987-9
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