Table 4 Reasons for and Frequency of Applications of TA
From: A scoping review of the evaluation and effectiveness of technical assistance
Characteristic | Frequency (percent) |
|---|---|
Reasons for implementing TA | |
 Implement EBI | 51 (41%) |
 Other (e.g., program development) | 26 (21%) |
 Combination | 25 (20%) |
 Evaluation capacity building | 9 (7%) |
 Improvement | 5 (4%) |
 Coalition building | 5 (4%) |
 Workforce development | 4 (3%) |
Area of practice | |
 Other | 46 (37%) |
 Substance use | 18 (14%) |
 Mental health | 15 (12%) |
 Public education | 13 (10%) |
 Child welfare and youth development | 13 (10%) |
 HIV prevention | 11 (9%) |
 Healthcare improvement | 7 (6%) |
 Housing | 2 (2%) |
Type of TA | |
 Combination | 62 (49%) |
 Coaching | 26 (21%) |
 Not specified | 23 (18%) |
 Other | 10 (8%) |
 Training | 4 (3%) |