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How Do You Know Activities Make a Difference?

Abstract Accountability in activity services has led to a need for activity professionals to interpret and use research to inform practice. Until recently it has been common for activities with older adults to be selected based on consensus rather than evidence. The current demand for evidence-based practice brings an opportunity for activity professionals to translate research into practice through administrative funding support and interdisciplinary collaboration. This paper provides an overview of research and evaluation concepts and strategies to guide activity professionals toward answering their practice questions.