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Community coalitions to control chronic disease: Allies against asthma as a model and case study. 2006

Noreen M Clark, and Linda Jo Doctor, and Amy R Friedman, and Laurie L Lachance, and Christy R Houle, and Xin Geng, and Jeane Ann Grisso
Center for Managing Chronic Disease, University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.

There is a rich and extensive literature regarding coalitions as vehicles for amassing resources, influence, and energy in pursuit of a health goal. Despite insufficient empirical data regarding outcome, a number of observers have posited the aspects of coalition processes thought to lead to goal attainment. The supplement, which this article is part of, is devoted to an examination of how these elements fitted together (or did not) in the seven areas across the United States where Allies coalitions devoted themselves to achieving asthma control. The aim of this article is to present the theoretical bases for the work of the coalitions. It illustrates and emphasizes how the community context influenced coalition development, how membership was involved in and assessed coalition processes and structures, and the community-wide actions that were instituted and the capacities they were trying to strengthen.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D002908 Chronic Disease Diseases which have one or more of the following characteristics: they are permanent, leave residual disability, are caused by nonreversible pathological alteration, require special training of the patient for rehabilitation, or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation, or care (Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed). For epidemiological studies chronic disease often includes HEART DISEASES; STROKE; CANCER; and diabetes (DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2). Chronic Condition,Chronic Illness,Chronically Ill,Chronic Conditions,Chronic Diseases,Chronic Illnesses,Condition, Chronic,Disease, Chronic,Illness, Chronic
D006293 Health Promotion Encouraging consumer behaviors most likely to optimize health potentials (physical and psychosocial) through health information, preventive programs, and access to medical care. Health Campaigns,Promotion of Health,Wellness Programs,Promotional Items,Campaign, Health,Campaigns, Health,Health Campaign,Health Promotions,Item, Promotional,Items, Promotional,Program, Wellness,Programs, Wellness,Promotion, Health,Promotional Item,Promotions, Health,Wellness Program
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001249 Asthma A form of bronchial disorder with three distinct components: airway hyper-responsiveness (RESPIRATORY HYPERSENSITIVITY), airway INFLAMMATION, and intermittent AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION. It is characterized by spasmodic contraction of airway smooth muscle, WHEEZING, and dyspnea (DYSPNEA, PAROXYSMAL). Asthma, Bronchial,Bronchial Asthma,Asthmas
D014481 United States A country in NORTH AMERICA between CANADA and MEXICO.
D015397 Program Evaluation Studies designed to assess the efficacy of programs. They may include the evaluation of cost-effectiveness, the extent to which objectives are met, or impact. Evaluation, Program,Family Planning Program Evaluation,Program Appropriateness,Program Effectiveness,Program Sustainability,Appropriateness, Program,Effectiveness, Program,Evaluations, Program,Program Evaluations,Program Sustainabilities,Sustainabilities, Program,Sustainability, Program
D016730 Program Development The process of formulating, improving, and expanding educational, managerial, or service-oriented work plans (excluding computer program development). Program Descriptions,Description, Program,Descriptions, Program,Development, Program,Program Description
D017146 Models, Organizational Theoretical representations and constructs that describe or explain the structure and hierarchy of relationships and interactions within or between formal organizational entities or informal social groups. Organizational Models,Model, Organizational,Organizational Model
D019058 Community Networks Organizations and individuals cooperating together toward a common goal at the local or grassroots level. Community Care Networks,Community Health Networks,Care Network, Community,Care Networks, Community,Community Care Network,Community Health Network,Community Network,Health Network, Community,Health Networks, Community,Network, Community,Network, Community Care,Network, Community Health,Networks, Community,Networks, Community Care,Networks, Community Health
D019982 Organizational Case Studies Descriptions and evaluations of specific health care organizations. Case Studies, Organizational,Management Case Studies,Case Studies, Management,Studies, Management Case,Studies, Organizational Case

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