Practice Level Logic Model for Achieving Desired Outcomes
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Developing a Logic Model Outline
Complete the tables below to develop the practice-level logic model for the Discussion and the program-level logic model for the Assignment.
Discussion: Practice-Level Logic Model Outline
| Problem | Needs | Underlying Causes | Intervention Activities | Outcomes |
| The high prevalence rate of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among military personnel | The improved delivery and use of trauma-informed care as a treatment method for PTSD. Interventions that go beyond clinical care. | Circumstances that people consider traumatic vary from person to person (Miao et al., 2018, p.1). | The execution of a PTSD intervention program that comprises prolonged exposure therapy, trauma-based therapy, cognitive processing psychotherapy, and eye movement desensitization | Reduced anxiety, fear, self-isolation, and depression among military personnel. |
Assignment: Program-Level Logic Model Outline
| Program Focus | Inputs | Program Activities | Outputs | Outcomes |
| Improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD among military personnel to minimize family and individual functioning disruptions. | Psychiatrists, therapists, clinicians, parents, counselors, classrooms, needs assessment, and external funding. | Universal consultation, targeted consultation, and intensive treatment | Number of military men served, medical service hours, and evaluation reports | Increased resilience among military personnel, improved self-confidence and self-control, and reduced behavioral concerns |
Elaboration on My Practice Level Outline
The logic model exercise allowed me to appreciate the degree of community involvement necessary for successfully delivering mental health programs. Afifi et al. (2011, p. 508) state that while logic models are cited as crucial in community health promotion, scientific papers that describe the process often fail to include community participation. It was my experience that the usefulness of a mental health intervention program is highly dependent on stakeholder input. Patients and family members must be willing to participate, while clinicians, psychologists, and other healthcare practitioners must collaborate to develop localized solutions. The role of the logic model is to act as an interface for linking scientific research with community involvement (Afifi et al., 2011, p.508). The exercise highlighted the importance of educational and group activities in reducing trauma’s impact. Future clinical research and practice should focus on coming up with better ways to incentivize community engagement in mental health programs to ensure long-lasting positive outcomes.
References
Afifi, R. A., Makhoul, J., El Hajj, T., & Nakkash, R. T. (2011). Developing a logic model for youth mental health: participatory research with a refugee community in Beirut. Health Policy and Planning, 26(6), 508–517. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapol/czr001
Miao, X. R., Chen, Q. B., Wei, K., Tao, K. M., & Lu, Z. J. (2018). Posttraumatic stress disorder: from diagnosis to prevention. Military Medical Research, 5(1), 32. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40779-018-0179-0