The public health benefits of research can be realized only if proven new techniques are translated into readily usable processes and materials and widely adopted by professionals and patients alike. To accomplish this, a systematic technology transfer process is needed.
One recent outcome of health behavior research has been identification of the skills needed by children and parents to effectively manage childhood asthma. Methods for teaching these skills were tested on hundreds of families in a variety of health care settings. They were then packaged in program manuals that guide health professionals through the teaching process and provide all necessary materials for conducting sessions. The resulting four programs teach attack prevention and control skills. They also emphasize coping skills and help families come to terms with the behavioral factors that impinge on asthma management and affect compliance with medical advice.
A technology transfer project for getting initial community adoption of these programs is described. The evolution of the project, including the development of the programs themselves, packaging considerations, establishment of a unique partnership for dissemination, development of a model workshop for stimulating health professionals, implementation of programs, and follow up and evaluation, is described. Successful elements are identified at each step.
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