You decide to interview all the key stakeholders involved in an informatics intervention as part of the planning process. Together you identify the resources available, the likely barriers, and the short-term and long-term objectives. Which kind of theore
a. Scientific theory
b. Theory of planned behavior
c. Logic model
d. Diffusion model
ANS: C
Program theory models consist of the implicit ideas and beliefs of key stakeholders. A logic model is a representation of components and mechanisms of the program. Basically, a logic model is a systematic and visual way to present and share your understanding of the relationship among the resources you have to operate your program, the activities you plan, and the changes or results you hope to achieve.
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