Veronica Y. Chollette, MS, RN Program Director Healthcare Delivery Program Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences RESEARCH-TESTED INTERVENTION PROGRAMS

What is RTIPS? Research-tested means the program was tested and has research findings that have been published in a peer-reviewed journal Research conducted throughout the United States and internationally (Canada, UK, and Australia Over 6,600 individuals visit RTIPS every month

RTIPS Program Areas Cancer Screening (Breast, Colorectal, and Cervical) Diet and Nutrition Informed Decision Making (IDM) for Cancer Screening Obesity Physical Activity Public Health Genomics (PHG) Sun Safety Survivorship Tobacco Control Supportive Care (Coming in 2015)

Inclusion Criteria for RTIPS Published in a peer-reviewed journal Produced one or more positive behavioral and/or psychosocial outcomes (p≤.05) among individuals, communities, or populations Outcomes must be demonstrated in at least one stu dy using an experimental or quasi-experimental design

Inclusion Criteria for RTIPS Products or materials must be made available for researchers and practitioners The intervention must have messages, materials, and/or other components that include English and can be disseminated in a U.S. community or clinical setting Intervention study conducted within the past 10 years

Effective in the study of populations Saves time and resources during planning and implementation Helps focus the evaluation Increases the likelihood of success Advantages to Evidence-Based Programs

Program materials are available at no cost on CD-ROM or through dissemination by the developer