Catherine O Maule1, Cheryl A Moyer, Chris Y Lovato. 1. Canadian Tobacco Control Research Initiative, CCS/ NCIC National Office, 10 Alcorn Ave., Suite 200, Toronto, ON, Canada M4Y 2E1. cmaule@ctcri.ca
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the Better Practices model and its application to review youth tobacco cessation practices. METHODS: Growing emphasis on evidence-based practice in health has drawn attention to methods for the identification of "best practices." Canadian organizations and government collaborated to develop a framework for "better" practices. RESULTS: An international group of experts used the model to develop recommendations for the practice of youth cessation and further research needed to advance the field. CONCLUSIONS: Tension persits between the need for rigor in research and the need for practical intervention guidance. The Better Practices model provided a framework for action recognizing these needs, and its use resulted in a number of valuable products.
OBJECTIVE: To describe the Better Practices model and its application to review youth tobacco cessation practices. METHODS: Growing emphasis on evidence-based practice in health has drawn attention to methods for the identification of "best practices." Canadian organizations and government collaborated to develop a framework for "better" practices. RESULTS: An international group of experts used the model to develop recommendations for the practice of youth cessation and further research needed to advance the field. CONCLUSIONS: Tension persits between the need for rigor in research and the need for practical intervention guidance. The Better Practices model provided a framework for action recognizing these needs, and its use resulted in a number of valuable products.