Promising Practices
The Promising Practices database informs professionals and community members about documented approaches to improving community health and quality of life.
The ultimate goal is to support the systematic adoption, implementation, and evaluation of successful programs, practices, and policy changes. The database provides carefully reviewed, documented, and ranked practices that range from good ideas to evidence-based practices.
Learn more about the ranking methodology.
Filed under Good Idea, Art & Recreation / Music, Children
The program aims to provide an outlet for inpatient pediatric cancer patients to express their emotions through composing and performing music.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Intervention Data, Urban
The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a social work intervention aimed to address the medical and social needs of inpatient super-utilizers.
This intervention was modeled after the "Bridge Model" by intensifying patient engagement with an average of 40 patient contacts over 6 months following an index admission. This intervention has the potential to reduce health services utilization and cost among inpatient super utilizers.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Cancer, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The goal of this program is to use storytelling to increase colorectal cancer screening and improve nutrition and physical activity among underserved Latina women.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Heart Disease & Stroke, Adults
The goal of this intervention is to provide family caregivers of stroke survivors with problem-solving skills and support to manage problems and cope with the stresses of care giving.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Cancer
The goal of this program is to improve the collection and utilization of cancer data in Texas.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Cancer
The goal of this program is to understand and address cancer in a more effective way.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Children, Adults, Older Adults
The goal of the CARES program is to decrease barriers and improve access to dental care.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Air
To slow climate change by reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere while also establishing a network of public spaces where residents can walk to enjoy a vibrant urban landscape and healthy ecosystem.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children
The goal of the Crest Cavity-Free Zone Program is to improve the oral health of underprivileged children.
The educational program was effective in promoting improved oral health in these children over a four-week period.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Heart Disease & Stroke
The goal of this program is to improve standards of care for patients with cardiovascular diseases and diabetes in Missouri.