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0132/2025 - Applications of the Program Impact Pathways theory in the field of public health nutrition: a scoping review
Aplicações da teoria dos Caminhos de Impacto do Programa no campo da nutrição em saúde pública: uma revisão de escopo

Author:

• Daiane Sousa Melo - Melo, DS - <dsousamelo@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0560-5645

Co-author(s):

• Gabriela Buccini - Buccini, G - <gabriela.buccini@unlv.edu>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6008-0987
• Sonia Isoyama Venancio - Venancio, SI - <sonia.venancio@saude.gov.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7147-3292


Abstract:

The Program Impact Pathways (PIPs) theory represents the architecture and causal mechanisms by which a program achieves its intended outcomes. We sought to identify and analyze the main applications of PIPs in the public health nutrition field. The scoping review ed 24 studies in March 2024. Four objectives of the application of PIPs were identified: To know the processes and identify mediators. To identify critical quality control points. To guide data collection and define program evaluation indicators. To analyze the processes, adaptations, and fidelity of implementation. The analyses use five methodological steps: I) draw up the initial PIPs diagram; II) confirm/revise the PIP diagram; III) identify evaluation indicators; IV) compare the implementation process with the PIPs diagram; and, V) evaluate outcomes or impact based on PIPs analysis. In conclusion, CIP analysis has wide application possibilities and the interactive analysis methodology supports program managers in the implementation process.

Keywords:

Public Health Nutrition, Implementation Science, Program Impact Pathways

Content:

Applications of the Program Impact Pathways theory in the field of public health nutrition: a scoping review


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Melo, DS, Buccini, G, Venancio, SI. Applications of the Program Impact Pathways theory in the field of public health nutrition: a scoping review. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2025/May). [Citado em 05/12/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/applications-of-the-program-impact-pathways-theory-in-the-field-of-public-health-nutrition-a-scoping-review/19608?id=19608



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