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Program criteria
The criteria for including a program in the Directory were designed to support the goal of maintaining the standard of the successful programs that are posted, while enabling as many programs as possible to complete the review process.
A total of four criteria are required to post the program:
- At least one criterion showing program credibility.
- All three criteria showing suitability for dissemination.
Program Credibility |
One or more of the following: |
Criterion rationale |
1. Program is endorsed and/or supported by a major national organization. |
Indicates likelihood that program has been reviewed by others and has potential for dissemination. |
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2. Program outcomes have been published in an academic or professional journal. |
An editor or peer reviewers found the program had quality. Publication in peer-reviewed journal reports evidence base. |
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3. Program has a proven history of successful application. |
Number of participants and frequency of delivery appropriate to the program and population. |
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Suitability for Dissemination |
All 3 of the following: |
Criterion rationale |
1. Program is suitable for age 50+ population. |
Program is age appropriate. |
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2. Program has easily available print and/or Internet resources and guidelines. |
The Directory provides a brief summary. To implement the program, more details are needed. |
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3. Program is safe and risk management issues have been considered. |
Environment, leadership and content have been planned to lower potential risk to participants. |
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