Group 3: "Parallel Track Model" (Vatcharavongvan et al., 2013) (PHD1123 Spring 2023) by Andrew Springer https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2 Click on "+' and add ideas. Facilitator: facilitate! en-us 2021-12-16 20:53:57 UTC 2023-01-31 18:47:12 UTC hello@padlet.com What are main constructs/concepts of theory? andrewespringer https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/1952614588 2021-12-16 20:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/1952614588 How is this theory/model helpful for guiding comm. health research or practice? andrewespringer https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/1952614589 2021-12-16 20:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/1952614589 What are some limitations of the theory/model? andrewespringer https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/1952614590 2021-12-16 20:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/1952614590 What other perspectives/modifications would enhance the theory/model? andrewespringer https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/1952614591 2021-12-16 20:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/1952614591 Basics of the Model https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2460454018 The parallel track model is suitable for building community capacity with specific health outcomes such as health literacy in a population with three important components: a strategic framework, nine operational domains of community empowerment, and participatory evaluation methods.  (Vatcharavongvan, 2013). (Sharon)

]]> 2023-01-29 17:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2460454018 Not Suited for Short-Term Goals https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2460454743 The parallel track model may be less effective in programs where health behavior change is a short-term goal (Vatcharavongvan, 2013). (Sharon)]]> 2023-01-29 17:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2460454743 Community empowerment https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2462131099 It focuses on an empowerment approach, mostly applied to address social determinants of health.
-Lorena ]]> 2023-01-30 21:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2462131099 Community Capacity https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2462132963 This model is helpful for building capacity at the community level, with a focus on health promotion.
-Lorena]]> 2023-01-30 21:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2462132963 Inability to compare https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2462134634 This model has a limitation in its ability to compare empowerment outcomes between communities.
-Lorena]]> 2023-01-30 21:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2462134634 Main contribution of the model https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2463298523 Main contribution of the model is the use of 9 operational domains of community empowerment.
1. participation
2. leadership
3. organizational structure
4. problem assessment
5. resource mobilization
6. asking why
7. links with others
8. roles of outside agents
9. program management
(Yiqun)

]]> 2023-01-31 16:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2463298523 9 domains is a practical guide for health promoters https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2463301435 Particularly in strategic planning, implementation and evaluation. For example in the phases of strategic planning and implementation, the domains are used to facilitate a community’s self-assessment of the areas that need improvement and to strategically plan for improvement in such areas. (Yiqun)]]> 2023-01-31 16:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2463301435 Standardization of evaluation https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2463308407 Wallerstein (2006) argues that theory-based measurement tools and a participatory evaluation approach can be used to evaluate and monitor changes in the empowerment process. However, these tools come with a limitation - lack of standardized comparison of empowerment outcomes between communities. (Yiqun)]]> 2023-01-31 16:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2463308407 Missed outcome https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2463491293 Evaluating community empowerment outcome can be missed because of the top-down format and lengthy evaluation process. 
-Stephany]]> 2023-01-31 18:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2463491293 used in multiple approaches https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2463499965 The model was also successful with bottom-up approach by empowering people to identify their own needs.
-Stephany]]> 2023-01-31 18:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2463499965 andrewespringer https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2463520807 Parallel Track Model: "Key considerations at each phase are based on two critical questions; Who will be involved? And, how will an empowerment process be integrated?"   -Andrew]]> 2023-01-31 18:46:37 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/1w7qo5tno9j8yvl2/wish/2463520807