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Ostermeier E, Gilliland J, Irwin JD, Seabrook JA, Tucker P. Developing community-based physical activity interventions and recreational programming for children in rural and smaller urban centres: a qualitative exploration of service provider and parent experiences. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:1017. [PMID: 39227835 PMCID: PMC11373125 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-11418-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Children's physical inactivity is a persisting international public health concern. While there is a large body of literature examining physical activity interventions for children, the unique physical activity context of low-density communities in rural areas and smaller urban centres remains largely underexplored. With an influx of families migrating to rural communities and small towns, evaluations of health promotion efforts that support physical activity are needed to ensure they are meeting the needs of the growing populations in these settings. The aim of this community-based research was to explore service providers' and parents' perspectives on physical activity opportunities available in their community and recommendations toward the development and implementation of efficacious physical activity programming for children in rural communities and smaller urban centres. METHODS Three in-person community forums with recreation service providers (n = 37 participants) and 1 online community forum with the parents of school-aged children (n = 9 participants) were hosted. An online survey and Mentimeter activity were conducted prior to the community forums to gather participants' views on the barriers and facilitators to physical activities and suggestions for activity-promoting programs. The service provider and parent discussions were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed following a deductive approach guided by Hseih and Shannon's (2005) procedure for direct content analysis. A code list developed from the responses to the pre-forum survey and Mentimeter activity was used to guide the analysis and category development. RESULTS Seven distinct categories related to the existing physical activity opportunities and recommendations for programs in rural communities and smaller urban centres were identified during the analysis: (1) Recovery from Pandemic-Related Measures, (2) Knowledge and Access to Programs, (3) Availability, (4) Personnel Support, (5) Quality of Programs and Facilities, (6) Expenses and Subsidies, and (7) Inclusivity and Preferences. CONCLUSION To improve the health and well-being of children who reside in low-density areas, the results of this study highlight service provider and parent recommendations when developing and implementing community-based physical activity programs and interventions in rural and smaller urban settings, including skill development programs, non-competitive activity options, maximizing existing spaces for activities, and financial support.
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- Emma Ostermeier
- Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Geography and Environment, Western University, Social Science Centre, Rm 2333 - 1151 Richmond Street Western University, London, ON, Canada.
- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
- Department of Paediatrics, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
- Children's Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada.
- Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada.
- School of Health Studies, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
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- School of Health Studies, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Western University, London, ON, Canada
- Department of Paediatrics, Western University, London, ON, Canada
- Children's Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada
- Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada
- School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Brescia University College, London, ON, Canada
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- Children's Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada
- Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada
- School of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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Leirbakk MJ, Engebretsen E, Dolvik S, Bratli E, Wiborg K, Magnus JH. Changing praxis from within - an in-depth qualitative exploration of how home visits affected statutory service at a Child Health Clinic. J Pediatr Nurs 2023; 72:e27-e32. [PMID: 37349227 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aims to define critical domains of salutogenic home visits conducted by public health nurses, and how thevisits can supplement a universal Child Health Clinic. DESIGN AND METHOD A qualitative grounded theory study was conducted among three public health nurses in Stovner district, Oslo, Norway. The nurses were followed for 26 months offering home visits to all first-time parents. Data from focus group discussions, monthly reflection notes and bi-weekly meeting minutes were analysed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS Three critical themes emerged: building trust, prenatal visits and maintaining a salutogenic, strength-based approach. Extended public health nurse autonomy facilitated tailored support based on individual family needs. This promoted proportionate universalism to naturally be the gradient of the home visit intensity and kept actions at a universal level. CONCLUSIONS The key component of family access and utilizing support was building and maintaining trust. Conducting prenatal visits was an important part of the nurse-family relationship, positively affecting later Child Health Clinic follow-up and continued care. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Critical domains and benefits of practicing home visits emerged in this study and disclosed important aspects necessary for family access and utilizing support. By changing the point of entry from postnatal to prenatal, public health nurses-family relationship gets an important head start, positively affecting later follow-up and continued care. A tailored support to new families without using a predefined agenda and a salutogenic, strength-based philosophy can fit the public health nurses' professional beliefs and extend their autonomy.
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- Maria J Leirbakk
- City of Oslo, Department of Health, 0985 Oslo, Norway; University of Oslo, Department of Health and Sciences, Harald Schjelderups hus, Forskningsveien 3a, 0373 Oslo, Norway.
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- University of Oslo, Department of Health and Sciences, Harald Schjelderups hus, Forskningsveien 3a, 0373 Oslo, Norway.
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- City of Oslo, Department of Health, 0985 Oslo, Norway
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- City of Oslo, District Stovner, Child health services, 0985 Oslo, Norway.
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- City of Oslo, District Stovner, Child health services, 0985 Oslo, Norway.
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- University of Oslo, Management Section, Klaus Torgårds vei 3, Sogn Arena, 0372 Oslo, Norway.
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Njiro BJ, Ngowi JE, Mlunde L, Munishi C, Kapologwe N, Kengia JT, Deng L, Timbrell A, Kitinya WJ, Sunguya BF. Towards sustainable emergence transportation system for maternal and new born: Lessons from the m-mama innovative pilot program in Shinyanga, Tanzania. PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 3:e0002097. [PMID: 37343036 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0002097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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Maternal mortality comprises about 10% of all deaths among women of reproductive age (15-49 years). More than 90% of such deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). In this study, we aimed to document lessons learnt and best practices toward sustainability of the m-mama program for reducing maternal and newborn mortality in Tanzania. We conducted a qualitative study from February to March 2022 in Kahama and Kishapu district councils of Shinyanga region. A total of 20 Key Informant Interviews (KII) and four Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) were conducted among key stakeholders. The participants included implementing partners and beneficiaries, Community Care groups (CCGs) facilitators, health facility staff, drivers and dispatchers. We gathered data on their experience with the program, services offered, and recommendations to improve program sustainability. We based the discussion of our findings on the integrated sustainability framework (ISF). Thematic analysis was conducted to summarize the results. To ensure the sustainability of the program, these were recommended. First, active involvement of the government to complement community efforts, through the provision and maintenance of resources including a timely and inclusive budget, dedicated staff, infrastructure development and maintenance. Secondly, support from different stakeholders through a well-coordinated partnership with the government and local facilities. Third, continued capacity building for implementers, health care workers (HCWs) and community health workers (CHWs) and community awareness to increase program trust and services utilization. Dissemination and sharing of evidence and lesson learnt from successful program activities and close monitoring of implemented activities is necessary to ensure smooth, well-coordinated delivery of proposed strategies. Considering the temporality of the external funding, for successful implementation of the program, we propose a package of three key actions; first, strengthening government ownership and engagement at an earlier stage, secondly, promoting community awareness and commitment and lastly, maintaining a well-coordinated multi-stakeholder' involvement during program implementation.
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- Belinda J Njiro
- School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- President's Office Regional Administration and Local Government, Dodoma, Tanzania
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- President's Office Regional Administration and Local Government, Dodoma, Tanzania
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- School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Sampaio F, Häggström J, Ssegonja R, Eurenius E, Ivarsson A, Pulkki-Brännström AM, Feldman I. Health and economic outcomes of a universal early intervention for parents and children from birth to age five: evaluation of the Salut Programme using a natural experiment. COST EFFECTIVENESS AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION 2023; 21:29. [PMID: 37143113 PMCID: PMC10158322 DOI: 10.1186/s12962-023-00439-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate the health and economic outcomes of a universal early intervention for parents and children, the Salut Programme, from birth to when the child completed five years of age. METHODS This study adopted a retrospective observational design using routinely collected linked register data with respect to both exposures and outcomes from Västerbotten county, in northern Sweden. Making use of a natural experiment, areas that received care-as-usual (non-Salut area) were compared to areas where the Programme was implemented after 2006 (Salut area) in terms of: (i) health outcomes, healthcare resource use and costs around pregnancy, delivery and birth, and (ii) healthcare resource use and related costs, as well as costs of care of sick child. We estimated total cumulative costs related to inpatient and specialised outpatient care for mothers and children, and financial benefits paid to mothers to stay home from work to care for a sick child. Two analyses were conducted: a matched difference-in difference analysis using the total sample and an analysis including a longitudinal subsample. RESULTS The longitudinal analysis on mothers who gave birth in both pre- and post-measure periods showed that mothers exposed to the Programme had on average 6% (95% CI 3-9%) more full-term pregnancies and 2% (95% CI 0.03-3%) more babies with a birth weight ≥ 2500 g, compared to mothers who had care-as-usual. Savings were incurred in terms of outpatient care costs for children of mothers in the Salut area ($826). The difference-in-difference analysis using the total sample did not result in any significant differences in health outcomes or cumulative resource use over time. CONCLUSIONS The Salut Programme achieved health gains, as a health promotion early intervention for children and parents, in terms of more full-term pregnancies and more babies with a birth weight ≥ 2500 g, at reasonable cost, and may lead to lower usage of outpatient care. Other indicators point towards positive effects, but the small sample size may have led to underestimation of true differences.
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- Filipa Sampaio
- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, BMC, Husargatan 3, Uppsala, 751 22, Sweden.
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- Department of Statistics, Umeå School of Business and Economics, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, BMC, Husargatan 3, Uppsala, 751 22, Sweden
- Department of Medical Sciences, Respiratory-, Allergy- and Sleep Medicine Research Unit, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, BMC, Husargatan 3, Uppsala, 751 22, Sweden
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Boelsma F, Bektas G, Wesdorp CL, Seidell JC, Dijkstra SC. The perspectives of parents and healthcare professionals towards parental needs and support from healthcare professionals during the first two years of children's lives. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2021; 16:1966874. [PMID: 34435540 PMCID: PMC8405107 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2021.1966874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The first two years of a child's life have been found to be crucial for optimal growth and development. Support from healthcare professionals is especially important during this period. This study explored the perspectives of parents with children aged 0-2 years and healthcare professionals concerning parental needs and support provided by healthcare professionals. METHODS A qualitative research approach was adopted, which comprised semi-structured interviews with parents (N = 25) and focus group discussions with parents (N = 4) and healthcare professionals (N = 3). The data was analysed using the principles of inductive thematic analysis. RESULTS Overall, we found that parents preferred support that was tailored to their personal needs and practices. Building a trusting relationship between healthcare professionals and parents was also found to be important. The healthcare professionals recognized many of the parents' experiences. Some expressed that they felt bound to adhere to professional guidelines, which hindered them to provide customized support. CONCLUSIONS Recommendation for establishing tailored support and trust are self-disclosure by professionals, addressing possible misconceptions openly, and showing interest in someone's considerations or family and cultural customs. Further research into how professional support for parents can be improved is recommended.
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- Femke Boelsma
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Thomas B, McGillion A, Edvardsson K, O'Meara P, Van Vuuren J, Spelten E. Barriers, enablers, and opportunities for organisational follow-up of workplace violence from the perspective of emergency department nurses: a qualitative study. BMC Emerg Med 2021; 21:19. [PMID: 33579206 PMCID: PMC7880205 DOI: 10.1186/s12873-021-00413-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A lack of follow-up of violence incidents and assaulted staff has been associated with high levels of workplace violence. There is a paucity of literature on the barriers, enablers and opportunities for organisational follow-up of workplace violence. The aim of this study was to explore the barriers, enablers and opportunities for organisational follow-up of workplace violence from the perspective of Emergency Department nurses. METHODS This qualitative study comprised two focus groups with Emergency Department nurses. Data were analysed thematically. COREQ guidelines were followed for the design and reporting of the study. RESULTS The barriers to follow-up in this study relate to the type of perpetrator, the initial incident response, the incident reporting process and organisational action. The enablers included hospital initiatives to manage violence and support staff wellbeing. The opportunities included strategies to improve follow-up and ideas for new follow-up strategies. CONCLUSIONS Organisational follow-up is important for the emotional and professional wellbeing of staff who experience workplace violence. Opportunities for follow-up include exploring different approaches to patients with mental health issues and focussing on reoffenders by providing appropriate support and consequences. Managers should advocate for efficient and standardised reporting processes and ensure assaulted staff have a clear perception of follow-up and are included in the follow-up process. Including the perpetrators in the follow-up process may reduce workplace violence.
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- Brodie Thomas
- La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, 471 Benetook Ave, Mildura, VIC, 3500, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Plenty Rd & Kingsbury Dr, Bundoora, VIC, 3086, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Plenty Rd & Kingsbury Dr, Bundoora, VIC, 3086, Australia
- Judith Lumley Centre, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Emergency Health and Paramedic Practice, Monash University, McMahons Road, Frankston, VIC, 3199, Australia
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- La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, 471 Benetook Ave, Mildura, VIC, 3500, Australia
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- La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, 471 Benetook Ave, Mildura, VIC, 3500, Australia
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Lindvall K, Koistinen S, Ivarsson A, van Dijken J, Eurenius E. Health counselling in dental care for expectant parents: A qualitative study. Int J Dent Hyg 2020; 18:384-395. [PMID: 32794308 PMCID: PMC7693080 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Revised: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Objectives Interventions during pregnancy and early childhood have been shown to impact dental health. Thus, Antenatal Care and Dental Care collaborated in an intervention called Health Counselling in Dental Care (HCDC). HCDC was offered free of charge to first‐time expectant parents and was aimed at reducing the frequency of dental caries in children and their parents. However, the intervention reached less than 50% of the parents. The aim of this study was to explore facilitators of, barriers to, and suggestions for increased participation in HCDC. Methods Data were collected through semi‐structured, face‐to‐face interviews with expectant parents. Participants were purposively sampled based on having been invited to HCDC and to achieve a variation in socio‐demographics. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using conventional qualitative content analysis. Results In total, 16 interviews were conducted (10 women, 6 men). Six categories representing three facilitators and three barriers for participation emerged. The facilitators were the midwife’s crucial role for disseminating information about HCDC and motivating participation, that the parents perceived HCDC as valuable for themselves and their offspring, and a desire for new or more knowledge. The barriers included a shortage of information regarding the counselling, a perceived lack of value for the parents and offspring, and the timing of the counselling during pregnancy. Conclusions The midwives were crucial in providing information and motivation for HCDC participation. To increase attendance, sufficient information regarding the benefits of counselling is required, and the timing needs to be flexible and family‐centred.
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- Kristina Lindvall
- Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Morseth MS, Nguyen TT, Skui M, Terragni L, Ngo QV, Vu HTT, Mathisen R, Henjum S. Health staff experiences with the implementation of early essential newborn care guidelines in Da Nang municipality and Quang Nam province in Viet Nam. BMC Health Serv Res 2020; 20:585. [PMID: 32590999 PMCID: PMC7318527 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-020-05449-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends early essential newborn care (EENC) – The First Embrace – as a simple lifesaving procedure for newborns. The successful implementation of EENC at scale requires an understanding of health staff experiences, including facilitators, barriers, and local adaptations of EENC. This study aims to gain insight into health staff experiences with implementation of EENC guidelines after participation in training and coaching initiatives in Da Nang municipality and Quang Nam province in Viet Nam. Methods In each province/municipality, we randomly selected one hospital from the following categories: public provincial/municipal hospital, public district hospital, and private hospital. We conducted in-depth interviews with 19 hospital staff (11 midwives, 5 doctors and 3 health managers) and two trainers during 7 days between September and October 2017. We used deductive/inductive thematic analysis to generate themes. Results The health staff reported improved staff and mother satisfaction, and health benefits for both mothers and newborns after implementing EENC. Facilitators to successful implementation were management support for resource allocation and collaboration across departments, and creative demand generation. Barriers included staff shortage, skepticism about the new protocols and practices and challenges translating knowledge and skills from trainings and coaching into practice. Conclusions After implementing EENC, through training and coaching using the WHO approach, health staff reported improved staff and mother satisfaction as well as health benefits for both mothers and newborns. An approach to develop competencies, with a focus on practical training and coaching, should be promoted to form, reinforce and sustain recommended EENC practices among health staff.
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- Marianne S Morseth
- Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway.
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- Alive & Thrive Southeast Asia, Hanoi, FHI 360, Viet Nam
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- Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Center for Disease Control, Da Nang Department of Health, Da Nang, Viet Nam
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- Alive & Thrive Southeast Asia, Hanoi, FHI 360, Viet Nam
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- Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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Rossiter C, Fowler C, Hesson A, Kruske S, Homer CSE, Schmied V. Australian parents' use of universal child and family health services: A consumer survey. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2019; 27:472-482. [PMID: 30368952 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.12667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2017] [Revised: 08/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/12/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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This study aimed to explore Australian parents' use of universally available well-child health services. It used an online survey of 719 parents of children aged from birth to 5 years in all states and territories to examine patterns of service use and consumer preferences. In Australia, several health professional groups provide advice to pregnant women, infants, children, and parents, offering health promotion, developmental screening, parenting support, and referral to specialist health services if required. The survey examined parents' use of different child and family health providers, and their preferences for support with several common parenting issues. The study indicated that families with young children obtain primary healthcare from a range of service providers, often more than one, depending on children's ages and needs. Parents frequently visit general practitioners for immunisation and medical concerns. They attend dedicated child and family health nurses for parenting advice and well-child checks and prefer them as an information source for many health issues. However, a substantial proportion of parents (44.1%) do not currently visit a child and family health nurse, often because they not only do not perceive a need but also sometimes because these services are unknown, inaccessible, or considered unsuitable. They may seek advice from less qualified sources. There is potential for increased collaboration between child and family health providers to ensure effective resource use and consistency of parenting information and advice. Nursing services may need to address accessibility and appropriateness of care.
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- Chris Rossiter
- Centre for Midwifery, Child and Family Health, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Midwifery, Child and Family Health, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, NSW, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- Regional Manager Maternal Child Health, Institute of Urban Indigenous Health and School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Centre for Midwifery, Child and Family Health, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, NSW, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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Leirbakk MJ, Torper J, Engebretsen E, Opsahl JN, Zeanah P, Magnus JH. Formative research in the development of a salutogenic early intervention home visiting program integrated in public child health service in a multiethnic population in Norway. BMC Health Serv Res 2018; 18:741. [PMID: 30261872 PMCID: PMC6161435 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-018-3544-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2018] [Accepted: 09/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Few early intervention programs aimed at maternal and child health have been developed to be integrated in the existing Child Health Service in a country where the service is free, voluntary and used by the majority of the eligible population. This study presents the process and the critical steps in developing the "New Mothers" program. METHODS Formative research uses a mixed method, allowing us to obtain data from multiple sources. A scoping review provided information on early intervention programs and studies, clarifying key elements when framing a new program. Key informant and focus group interviews offered insight of existing challenges, perceptions, identified power structures and offered reflections germane to the identified framework, securing user involvement at all stages. Monthly meetings with the project group enabled feedback loops for the data, securing program advancement. RESULTS The "New Mothers" program was formed based on a salutogenic theory, emphasizing resistance and strengths. Public health nurses in the existing Child Health Service were to offer universally all first-time mothers and children home visits from gestational week 28 until the child reached 2 years, with motivational interviewing and empathic communication as methods to mentor the mothers, help them identify their strengths and resources, and provide support and information. CONCLUSIONS Using formative research as mixed method ensures incorporation of detailed information from multiple resources when an early intervention program is developed. This method secured program appropriateness, both culturally and at system level, when integrating new elements in the existing service.
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- Maria J Leirbakk
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Oslo, Harald Schjelderups hus, Forskningsveien 3a, 0373, Oslo, Norway. .,Agency for Health, City of Oslo, Storgata 51, 0182, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department for Primary Health and Social Services, City of Oslo, City Hall, NO-0037, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Oslo, Harald Schjelderups hus, Forskningsveien 3a, 0373, Oslo, Norway
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- College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions and Cecil J. Picard Center for Child Development and Lifelong Learning, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 200 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, LA, 70506, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Klaus Torgårds vei 3, Sogn Arena, 0372, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Global Community Health & Behavioral Sciences, Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, 1440 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70112, USA
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Böhm K, Gehne D. [Health promotion networks for children and youth on the local level : An overview of the status quo in Germany]. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2018; 61:1208-1214. [PMID: 30178138 DOI: 10.1007/s00103-018-2803-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In recent years, more and more municipalities in Germany have started to establish cross-sectoral health promotion networks for children and teenagers. They are supported by several initiatives at the state and federal level. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of these initiatives and to describe the central barriers for the implementation of health promotion networks on the local level. For this purpose, the authors first outline the role of municipalities in health promotion in Germany in general, and then describe the initiatives in more detail. The authors identify four central obstacles for implementing health promotion networks on the local level: the tight financial situation of many municipalities, difficulties of the local public service in realizing intersectoral cooperation, the traditionally weak role of the local health service, and missing evidence for Germany regarding the effectiveness of networks and integrated strategies. In addition, the article presents two alternative solutions: Great Britain and Västerbotten, a county in Sweden.
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- Katharina Böhm
- Fakultät für Sozialwissenschaft, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44780, Bochum, Deutschland.
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- Zentrum für Interdisziplinäre Regionalforschung, Fakultät für Sozialwissenschaft, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Deutschland
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Introduction: To meet the needs of vulnerable people, the integration of services across different sectors is important. This paper presents a preliminary review of service integration across sectors in Europe. Examples of service integration between social services, health, employment and/or education were studied. A further aim of the study was to improve conceptual clarity regarding service integration across sectors, using Minkman’s Developmental Model for Integrated Care (DMIC) as an analytical framework. Methods: The study methods comprised a literature review (34 articles) and a survey of practice examples across Europe (44 practices). This paper is based on a more comprehensive study published in 2016. Results: The study demonstrates that although the focus of integration across sectors is often on social services and health care, other arrangements are also frequently in place. The review shows that integration may be either tailored to a particular target group or designed for communities in general. Although systems to monitor and evaluate social service integration are often present, they are not yet fully developed. The study also highlights the importance of good leadership and organizational support in integrated service delivery. Discussion: The study shows that the DMIC can work as a conceptual framework for the analysis of service integration across sectors. However, as this is an exploratory study, further in-depth case studies are required to deepen our understanding of the processes involved in service integration across sectors.
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Häggström J, Sampaio F, Eurenius E, Pulkki-Brännström AM, Ivarsson A, Lindkvist M, Feldman I. Is the Salut Programme an effective and cost-effective universal health promotion intervention for parents and their children? A register-based retrospective observational study. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e016732. [PMID: 28939578 PMCID: PMC5623579 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-016732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2017] [Revised: 07/25/2017] [Accepted: 08/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study investigates the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the Salut Programme, a universal health promotion intervention, compared with care-as-usual, over the periods of pregnancy, delivery and the child's first 2 years of life. METHOD We adopted a register-based retrospective observational design using existing data sources with respect to both exposures and outcomes. Health outcomes and costs were compared between geographical areas that received care-as-usual (non-Salut area) and areas where the programme was implemented (Salut area). We included mothers and their children from both the Salut and non-Salut areas if: (1) the child was born 2002-2004 (premeasure period) or (2) the child was born 2006-2008 (postmeasure period). The effectiveness study adopted two strategies: (1) a matched difference-in-difference analysis using data from all participants and (2) a longitudinal analysis restricted to mothers who had given birth twice, that is, both in the premeasure and postmeasure periods. The economic evaluation was performed from a healthcare and a limited societal perspective. Outcomes were clustered during pregnancy, delivery and birth and the child's first 2 years. RESULTS Difference-in-difference analyses did not yield any significant effect on the outcomes. Longitudinal analyses resulted in significant positive improvement in Apgar scores, reflecting the newborn's physical condition, with more children having a normal Apgar score (1 min +3%, 5 min +1%). The cost of the programme was international dollar (INT$)308/child. From both costing perspectives, the programme yielded higher effects and lower costs than care-as-usual, being thus cost-saving (probability of around 50%). CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that the Salut Programme is an effective universal intervention to improve maternal and child health, and it may be good value for money; however, there is large uncertainty around the cost estimates.
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- Jenny Häggström
- Department of Statistics, Umeå School of Business and Economics, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Statistics, Umeå School of Business and Economics, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Feasibility of a novel participatory multi-sector continuous improvement approach to enhance food security in remote Indigenous Australian communities. SSM Popul Health 2017; 3:566-576. [PMID: 29349246 PMCID: PMC5769043 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2017.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2016] [Revised: 06/18/2017] [Accepted: 06/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background Food insecurity underlies and compounds many of the development issues faced by remote Indigenous communities in Australia. Multi-sector approaches offer promise to improve food security. We assessed the feasibility of a novel multi-sector approach to enhance community food security in remote Indigenous Australia. Method A longitudinal comparative multi-site case study, the Good Food Systems Good Food for All Project, was conducted (2009–2013) with four Aboriginal communities. Continuous improvement meetings were held in each community. Data from project documents and store sales were used to assess feasibility according to engagement, uptake and sustainability of action, and impact on community diet, as well as identifying conditions facilitating or hindering these. Results Engagement was established where: the community perceived a need for the approach; where trust was developed between the community and facilitators; where there was community stability; and where flexibility was applied in the timing of meetings. The approach enabled stakeholders in each community to collectively appraise the community food system and plan action. Actions that could be directly implemented within available resources resulted from developing collaborative capacity. Actions requiring advocacy, multi-sectoral involvement, commitment or further resources were less frequently used. Positive shifts in community diet were associated with key areas where actions were implemented. Conclusion A multi-sector participatory approach seeking continuous improvement engaged committed Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal stakeholders and was shown to have potential to shift community diet. Provision of clear mechanisms to link this approach with higher level policy and decision-making structures, clarity of roles and responsibilities, and processes to prioritise and communicate actions across sectors should further strengthen capacity for food security improvement. Integrating this approach enabling local decision-making into community governance structures with adequate resourcing is an imperative. A diverse group of stakeholders engaged in a continuous improvement process of community-led action to strengthen food security. Stakeholders collectively appraised the whole local food system and prioritised strategies to improve food security. Actions able to be directly implemented within available resources resulted from developing collaborative capacity. Positive shifts in community diet were associated with key areas where actions were implemented. Integrating the approach with higher level decision-making structures could further strengthen capacity for food system improvement.
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Traverso-Yepez M, Rourke L, Luscombe S. Connecting the Dots: An Ecological Lens to Preventive Measures for Adverse Childhood Experiences. SOCIAL WORK IN PUBLIC HEALTH 2017; 32:339-354. [PMID: 28535118 DOI: 10.1080/19371918.2017.1295897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Adversity in early childhood may have a profound impact on physical and mental health as well as general well-being later in life. Despite increasing research evidence on the lifelong impact of adverse experiences, one of the key questions that motivated this research was how to translate this knowledge into preventive measures. This article presents data from an exploratory study aimed to explore strategies and effective practices to prevent adverse experiences in early childhood. An ecological framework organized participants' suggested actions, highlighting the importance of proactive, multifaceted approaches and interventions that connect the child to the background environment where adversity takes place.
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- Martha Traverso-Yepez
- a Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine , Memorial University of Newfoundland , St John's, Canada
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- b Discipline of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine , Memorial University of Newfoundland , St John's, Canada
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- c Discipline of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine , Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, Canada; Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre , St John's, Canada
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van der Kleij RMJJ, Crone MR, Reis R, Paulussen TGWM. Critical stakeholder determinants to the implementation of intersectoral community approaches targeting childhood obesity. HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH 2016; 31:697-715. [PMID: 27923861 DOI: 10.1093/her/cyw047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2015] [Accepted: 09/23/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Several intersectoral community approaches targeting childhood obesity (IACOs) have been launched in the Netherlands. Translation of these approaches into practice is however arduous and implementation. We therefore studied the implementation of five IACOs in the Netherlands for one-and-a-half years. IACO implementation was evaluated via an adapted version of the MIDI questionnaire, consisting of 18 theory-based constructs. A response rate of 62% was obtained. A hierarchical multivariate linear regression model was used to analyse our data; the final regression model predicted 65% of the variance in adherence. Higher levels of self-efficacy, being an implementer embedded in community B, and having more than 1 year of experience with IACO implementation were associated with higher degrees of adherence. Formal ratification of implementation by management and being prescribed a higher number of activities were related to lower degrees of adherence. We advise that, when designing implementation strategies, emphasis should be placed on the enhancement of professionals' self-efficacy, limitation of the number of activities prescribed and allocation of sufficient time to get acquainted and experienced with IACO implementation. Longitudinal studies are needed to further evaluate interaction between and change within critical determinants while progressing through the innovation process.
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- R M J J van der Kleij
- Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- The Children s Institute, School of Child and Adolescent Health, University of Cape Town, South Africa
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- Research Group Lifestyle, Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, ZL, 2316 Leiden, The Netherlands
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Schlüter-Cruse M, Schnepp W, Sayn-Wittgenstein FZ. Interprofessional cooperation by midwives in the field of out-of-hospital obstetrical care: an integrative review / Interprofessionelle Kooperation von Hebammen im Handlungsfeld der ambulanten geburtshilflichen Versorgung: ein integratives Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS 2016. [DOI: 10.1515/ijhp-2016-0025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The central objective of early prevention in Germany is an improved cooperation between professional groups of the health services and child and youth welfare in interprofessional networks. This objective derives from the realisation that proper care for families with infants can only be achieved if the various groups act in close integration. The ‘Federal Initiative early prevention’ explicitly calls for freelance midwives to be integrated in this context. However, only a few scientific findings on midwives’ cooperation in networks of early prevention have been published to date. This integrative review aims to identify the central themes of interprofessional cooperation of midwives in out-of-hospital obstetrical care from national and international research literature.
A systematic search of five research databases for publications between 2005 and 2015 was performed, complemented by a manual search.
25 studies were identified describing various contexts where midwives in out-of-hospital obstetrical care cooperate with other professional groups. Four key themes were analysed: contexts of cooperation, benefits of cooperation, facilitating and restrictive factors of cooperation, and competencies of cooperation. The studies show that there is only limited research coverage of the midwives’ perspective regarding interprofessional cooperation. The existing studies examine the cooperation of midwives primarily with health care professionals, and secondarily with professionals in the social services.
In order to expand knowledge on the cooperation of freelance midwives in the networks of early prevention, future research should focus on the perspective of midwives regarding cooperation with other professional groups, both in the health care sector and in the field of social services.
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- Martina Schlüter-Cruse
- Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences , Barbarastr. 24, 49076 Osnabrück , Germany
- Witten/Herdecke University, Faculty of Health, Department of Nursing Science , Stockumer Straße 12, 58453 Witten , Germany
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- Witten/Herdecke University, Faculty of Health, Department of Nursing Science , Stockumer Straße 12, 58453 Witten , Germany
- Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences , Barbarastr. 24, 49076 Osnabrück , Germany
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- Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences , Barbarastr. 24, 49076 Osnabrück , Germany
- Witten/Herdecke University, Faculty of Health, Department of Nursing Science , Stockumer Straße 12, 58453 Witten , Germany
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Savage C, Parke L, von Knorring M, Mazzocato P. Does lean muddy the quality improvement waters? A qualitative study of how a hospital management team understands lean in the context of quality improvement. BMC Health Serv Res 2016; 16:588. [PMID: 27756348 PMCID: PMC5069852 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-016-1838-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2016] [Accepted: 10/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Health care has experimented with many different quality improvement (QI) approaches with greater variation in name than content. This has been dubbed pseudoinnovation. However, it could also be that the subtleties and differences are not clearly understood. To explore this further, the purpose of this study was to explore how hospital managers perceive lean in the context of QI. Methods We used a qualitative study design with semi-structured interviews to explore twelve top managers’ perceptions of the relationship between lean and quality improvement (QI) at a university-affiliated hospital. Results Managers described that QI and lean shared the same overall purpose: focus on patient needs and improve efficiency and effectiveness. Employee involvement was emphasized in both strategies, as well as the support offered by managers of staff initiatives. QI was perceived as a strategy that could support structural changes at the organizational level whereas lean was seen as applicable at the operational level. Moreover, lean carried a negative connotation, lacked the credibility of QI, and was perceived as a management fad. Conclusions Aspects of QI and lean were misunderstood. In a context where lean remains an abstract term, and staff associate lean with automotive applications and cost reduction, it may be fruitful for managers to invest time and resources to develop a strategy for continual improvement and utilize vocabulary that resonates with health care staff. This could reduce the risk that improvement efforts are rejected out of hand. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12913-016-1838-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Carl Savage
- Medical Management Centre, Department for Learning, Informatics, Ethics and Management, Karolinska Institutet, Tomtebodavägen 18A, SE-17177, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Medical Management Centre, Department for Learning, Informatics, Ethics and Management, Karolinska Institutet, Tomtebodavägen 18A, SE-17177, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Medical Management Centre, Department for Learning, Informatics, Ethics and Management, Karolinska Institutet, Tomtebodavägen 18A, SE-17177, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Medical Management Centre, Department for Learning, Informatics, Ethics and Management, Karolinska Institutet, Tomtebodavägen 18A, SE-17177, Stockholm, Sweden
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van der Kleij MR, Crone M, Reis R, Paulussen T. Unravelling the factors decisive to the implementation of EPODE-derived community approaches targeting childhood obesity: a longitudinal, multiple case study. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2016; 13:98. [PMID: 27596066 PMCID: PMC5011896 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-016-0423-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2016] [Accepted: 08/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Implementation of intersectoral community approaches often fails due to a translational gap between the approach as intended and the approach as implemented in practice. Knowledge about the implementation determinants of such approaches is needed to facilitate future implementation processes. Methods The implementation of five EPODE-derived intersectoral community approaches was studied longitudinally. Semi-structured interviews were held with 189 community stakeholders from four sectors to elucidate which determinants influenced implementation, and if an to which extent determinants differed across communities, sectors and over time. A framework approach was used to analyze our data. Results Twenty-two key determinants of implementation were identified. Facilitators named were mostly proximal (stakeholder level), and barriers were mostly distal (context level). Key determinants varied greatly across sectors and over time, especially between the educational & health care sector and the private, welfare & sports sector. Only ‘perceived importance of IACO goals’ was identified as an universal implementation facilitator. Conclusions Striking differences in determinants were found across sectors and over time. Also, stakeholders expressed that possibilities to adapt the approach to the local context were needed to improve implementation. We therefore propose to develop sector- and time specific leads for implementation, which should be approved and amended (over time) by stakeholders. This so-called ‘mutual adaptation’ allows for the use of both scientific insights and practice-based knowledge, enabling program management and community stakeholders to collaboratively improve their implementation efforts.
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- Maria Rianne van der Kleij
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Postbus 9600 zone V-0-P, Leiden, 2300 RC, The Netherlands. .,Academic Workplace (AWP) Public Health Zuid-Holland Noord, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Postbus 9600 zone V-0-P, Leiden, 2300 RC, The Netherlands.,Academic Workplace (AWP) Public Health Zuid-Holland Noord, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Postbus 9600 zone V-0-P, Leiden, 2300 RC, The Netherlands.,Academic Workplace (AWP) Public Health Zuid-Holland Noord, Leiden, The Netherlands.,The Children's Institute, School of Child and Adolescent Health, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.,Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Academic Workplace (AWP) Public Health Zuid-Holland Noord, Leiden, The Netherlands.,TNO Innovation for Life, Expertise Centre Child Health, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Feldman I, Eurenius E, Häggström J, Sampaio F, Lindkvist M, Pulkki-Brännström AM, Ivarsson A. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the Salut Programme: a universal health promotion intervention for parents and children-protocol of a register-based retrospective observational study. BMJ Open 2016; 6:e011202. [PMID: 27491668 PMCID: PMC4985974 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-011202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2016] [Revised: 06/10/2016] [Accepted: 07/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION There is inadequate evidence for the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of health promotion interventions. The Salut Programme aims to reach all parents and children in the Västerbotten County of Sweden with a combination of health promotion interventions initiated during pregnancy and continued over the childhood period. This study protocol describes an effectiveness study and an economic evaluation study, where the ongoing Salut Programme is compared to care-as-usual over the periods of pregnancy, delivery and the child's first 2 years of life. METHODS A register-based retrospective observational study design will be used with existing data sources with respect to exposures and outcomes. Outcomes of interest are clustered at 3 points: around the child's birth, 1 month after the child's birth and 2 years after the child's birth. We will simulate an experiment by retrospectively identifying and comparing children and their parents in the geographical areas where the Salut Programme was implemented since 2006 and onwards, and the areas where the Programme was not implemented before 2009. Outcomes will be analysed and compared for the premeasure period, and the postmeasure period for both groups. Our analysis combines difference-in-difference estimation with matching. A complementary analysis will be carried out on the longitudinal subsample of mothers who gave birth at least once during each of the time periods. The economic evaluation aims to capture the wider societal costs and benefits of the Salut Programme for the first 2 years of the children's lives. Incremental costs will be compared with incremental health gains and the results will be presented as a cost-consequence analysis. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The Regional Ethical Review Board in Umeå has given clearance for the Salut Programme research (2010-63-31M). No individual's identity will be revealed when presenting results. This study will provide information that can guide decision-makers to allocate resources optimally.
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- Inna Feldman
- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Statistics, USBE, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
- Department of Statistics, USBE, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Westerlund A, Garvare R, Nyström ME, Eurenius E, Lindkvist M, Ivarsson A. Managing the initiation and early implementation of health promotion interventions: a study of a parental support programme in primary care. Scand J Caring Sci 2016; 31:128-138. [PMID: 27246248 DOI: 10.1111/scs.12329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2015] [Accepted: 12/11/2015] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mental health problems are increasing among children and adolescents worldwide, and parental support programmes have been suggested as one preventive intervention. However, the actual impact and low rates of adoption and sustainability of prevention programmes have proven to be a concern, and thus, further studies on their implementation are needed. AIM This study focused on the initial implementation of the International Child Development Programme (ICDP) in primary care. The aim was to investigate the involved actors' views on factors likely to affect implementation and the strategies used to manage them. DESIGN A case study design with a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative data from questionnaires and interviews was used. METHODS Eighty-two professionals at different positions in the involved organisations participated. Directed content analysis was used for analyses, focusing on perceived levels of importance and the manifestation of implementation factors. FINDINGS Interviews and questionnaires provided descriptions of factors influencing the initial ICDP implementation. Uncertainty on how to manage important factors and vague change strategies was reported. Discrepancies in the perceived levels of importance versus manifestation were found regarding several factors, including hands-on support, time and resources, communication and information, a comprehensive plan of action, follow-ups, and external and internal collaborations. Manifested factors were a need for change, motivation and the ICDP's compatibility with existing norms, values and practices. CONCLUSIONS Implementing a parental support programme in a complex setting will benefit from being preceded by a thorough examination of the intervention and the target context and the development of clear implementation strategies based on the results of that examination. This study provides insights into how and by whom knowledge on implementation is applied during the launch of a health promotion programme, and these insights might help increase the rate of adoption and the use of such programmes and thereby increase their effectiveness.
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- Anna Westerlund
- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Business Administration, Technology and Social Sciences, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.,Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Medical Management Centre, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Lindkvist M, Ivarsson A, Silfverdal SA, Eurenius E. Associations between toddlers' and parents' BMI, in relation to family socio-demography: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 2015; 15:1252. [PMID: 26679345 PMCID: PMC4683751 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-015-2602-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2015] [Accepted: 12/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND It is well established that the pregnancy and the first years of life are important for future childhood health and body weight. Even though current evidence suggests that both parents are important for childhood health, the influence that parents' BMI and socio-demography has on toddlers' BMI has so far received little attention. This study aimed to increase our knowledge on the association between toddlers' and parents' BMI, in relation to family socio-demography. Further, the aim was to investigate the interaction between the mothers' and fathers' BMI in relation to their child's BMI. METHODS A total of 697 children with a median age of 18 months (range 16-24 months) participated in the study along with their mothers (n = 697) and fathers (n = 674). As regards representability, our parental sample had a lower proportion of immigrants and the parents were more gainfully employed compared to parents in the rest of Sweden (when the child was 18 months old). The parents completed a questionnaire on parental and child health. Data on parental weight, height, and socio-demographics were recorded along with the child's weight and height measured at an ordinary child health care visit. We used the thresholds for children's BMI that were recommended for surveillance by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in 2012 based on the WHO reference population. RESULTS Among the toddlers, 33 % had a BMI above the WHO 85(th) percentile and 14 % had a BMI above the WHO 95(th) percentile. The probability of a toddler having a BMI above the WHO 95(th) percentile was significantly increased if either the mother or father was overweight (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m(2)). Furthermore, we found a positive synergistic effect between the mother and father being overweight and their child having a BMI above the WHO 85(th) percentile. No associations were found between the toddlers' BMI and the family's socio-demographics, but there were associations between the parents' BMI and the family's socio-demographics. CONCLUSION High BMI is common even in toddlers in this population. The risk increases if one parent is overweight, and it increases even more if both parents are overweight. The results in this study confirm the importance of considering familial risk factors when examining child health and BMI at ordinary child health care visits already at an early age.
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- Marie Lindkvist
- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, SE, 901 87, Umeå, Sweden. .,Department of Statistics, USBE, Umeå University, SE, 901 87, Umeå, Sweden.
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, SE, 901 87, Umeå, Sweden.
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- Department of Clinical Science, Paediatrics, Umeå University, SE, 901 87, Umeå, Sweden.
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, SE, 901 87, Umeå, Sweden.
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van der Kleij RMJJ, Crone MR, Paulussen TGWM, van de Gaar VM, Reis R. A stitch in time saves nine? A repeated cross-sectional case study on the implementation of the intersectoral community approach Youth At a Healthy Weight. BMC Public Health 2015; 15:1032. [PMID: 26449368 PMCID: PMC4597380 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-015-2306-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2015] [Accepted: 09/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background The implementation of programs complex in design, such as the intersectoral community approach Youth At a Healthy Weight (JOGG), often deviates from their application as intended. There is limited knowledge of their implementation processes, making it difficult to formulate sound implementation strategies. Methods For two years, we performed a repeated cross-sectional case study on the implementation of a JOGG fruit and water campaign targeting children age 0–12. Semi-structured observations, interviews, field notes and professionals’ logs entries were used to evaluate implementation process. Data was analyzed via a framework approach; within-case and cross-case displays were formulated and key determinants identified. Principles from Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) were used to identify causal configurations of determinants per sector and implementation phase. Results Implementation completeness differed, but was highest in the educational and health care sector, and higher for key than additional activities. Determinants and causal configurations of determinants were mostly sector- and implementation phase specific. High campaign ownership and possibilities for campaign adaptation were most frequently mentioned as facilitators. A lack of reinforcement strategies, low priority for campaign use and incompatibility of own goals with campaign goals were most often indicated as barriers. Discussion We advise multiple ‘stitches in time’; tailoring implementation strategies to specific implementation phases and sectors using both the results from this study and a mutual adaptation strategy in which professionals are involved in the development of implementation strategies. Conclusion The results of this study show that the implementation process of IACOs is complex and sustainable implementation is difficult to achieve. Moreover, this study reveals that the implementation process is influenced by predominantly sector and implementation phase specific (causal configurations of) determinants.
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- Rianne M J J van der Kleij
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Postbus 9600 zone V-0-P 2300 RC, Leiden, The Netherlands. .,Academic Workplace (AWP) Public Health Zuid-Holland Noord, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Postbus 9600 zone V-0-P 2300 RC, Leiden, The Netherlands. .,Academic Workplace (AWP) Public Health Zuid-Holland Noord, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- Academic Workplace (AWP) Public Health Zuid-Holland Noord, Leiden, The Netherlands. .,TNO Research Group Lifestyle, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Postbus 9600 zone V-0-P 2300 RC, Leiden, The Netherlands. .,Academic Workplace (AWP) Public Health Zuid-Holland Noord, Leiden, The Netherlands. .,Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. .,The Children's Institute, School of Child and Adolescent Health, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
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van der Kleij R, Coster N, Verbiest M, van Assema P, Paulussen T, Reis R, Crone M. Implementation of intersectoral community approaches targeting childhood obesity: a systematic review. Obes Rev 2015; 16:454-72. [PMID: 25824957 DOI: 10.1111/obr.12273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2014] [Revised: 01/19/2015] [Accepted: 02/05/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The implementation of intersectoral community approaches targeting childhood obesity (IACO) is considered challenging. To help overcome these challenges, an overview of the evidence to date is needed. We searched four databases to identify papers that reported on the determinants of successful implementation of IACOs, resulting in the inclusion of 25 studies. We appraised study quality with the Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool and the Quality Framework; reported implementation outcome indicators were reviewed via narrative synthesis. Quality of included studies varied. The most frequently reported indicators of implementation success were fidelity and coverage. Determinants related to the social-political context and the organization were most often cited as influencing implementation, in particular, 'collaboration between community partners', 'the availability of (human) resources' and 'time available for implementation'. The association between determinants and implementation variability was never explicated. We conclude that although some insights into the effective implementation of IACOs are present, more research is needed. Emphasis should be placed on elucidating the relationship between determinants and implementation success. Research should further focus on developing a 'golden standard' for evaluating and reporting on implementation research. These actions will improve the comparison of study outcomes and may constitute the cumulative development of knowledge about the conditions for designing evidence-based implementation strategies.
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- R van der Kleij
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.,Academic Workplace (AWP) Public Health Zuid-Holland Noord, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Promotion, NUTRIM School for Nutrition, Toxicology and Metabolism, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Academic Workplace (AWP) Public Health Zuid-Holland Noord, Leiden, The Netherlands.,TNO Leiden, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.,Academic Workplace (AWP) Public Health Zuid-Holland Noord, Leiden, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.,Academic Workplace (AWP) Public Health Zuid-Holland Noord, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Shershneva M, Cohen A, Larrison C, Detzler K, Ales M. Smoking cessation: a community-based approach to continuing medical education. Transl Behav Med 2015; 4:391-7. [PMID: 25584088 DOI: 10.1007/s13142-014-0288-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Continuing medical education can help close the gaps between current and desired tobacco cessation practices. This paper reports a case of an innovative community-based continuing education approach implemented by a multi-organizational initiative aimed at increasing smoking cessation rates among adults in the USA. The approach involved collaborative partnerships with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders in 14 communities where smoking cessation was an established priority. The centralized evidence-based educational curriculum was delivered locally to more than 15,600 clinicians. Evaluation provided evidence of positive impact on clinicians, healthcare systems, and communities. A collaborative, community-based approach to continuing medical education has potential to increase tobacco cessation rates by leveraging efforts of multiple stakeholders operating at the community level into more effective and sustainable tobacco cessation projects. Future research is needed to study effectiveness of and appropriate evaluation frameworks for this approach.
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- Marianna Shershneva
- University of Wisconsin Office of Continuing Professional Development in Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI USA ; CME Enterprise, Carmel, IN USA
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- Physicians' Institute for Excellence in Medicine, Atlanta, GA USA
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- Interstate Postgraduate Medical Association, Madison, WI USA
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Janlöv AC, Granskär M, Berg A. Challenges Highlighted During Peer Supervision by Mental Health Nurses and Social Workers Recently Trained as Case Managers in Sweden. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2015; 36:809-16. [PMID: 26514259 DOI: 10.3109/01612840.2015.1047073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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This study looked at 13 mental health nurses and social workers who were recently trained as case managers (CMs) and the work-related challenges they faced in community mental health services. Data were collected during ten peer supervisions sessions. Participants expressed pride and enthusiasm about their new function as CMs, but they also acknowledged that their new position meant they had to confront existing systems and posed several challenges, including organizational hindrances, economic prerequisites, nominated administrators, role function, and model fidelity. We conclude that the existing organizations seemed to be unprepared to hold and facilitate more person-centered approaches, such as designating CMs. The model fidelity is important, but has to be flexible according to clients' daily state.
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- Ann-Christin Janlöv
- a Kristianstad University, Health and Social Sciences , Kristianstad , Sweden
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- a Kristianstad University, Health and Social Sciences , Kristianstad , Sweden
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- b Kristianstad University, Health and Social Sciences, Kristianstad, Sweden, and University West Trollhättan , Trollhättan , Sweden
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Dufour S, Lessard D, Chamberland C. Facilitators and barriers to implementation of the AIDES initiative, a social innovation for participative assessment of children in need and for coordination of services. EVALUATION AND PROGRAM PLANNING 2014; 47:64-70. [PMID: 25150926 DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2014.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2013] [Revised: 05/29/2014] [Accepted: 07/22/2014] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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As part of an implementation evaluation, this study aims to identify the conditions of practice that facilitated or hindered implementation of the AIDES initiative, a social innovation to support collaboration between partners involved with vulnerable children. Evaluators conducted qualitative telephone interviews with 36 respondents (19 practitioners and 17 managers) who participated in the AIDES initiative trial. Respondents were chosen to include all participating organisations (child protection services, prevention social services). Participants' comments were submitted to descriptive content analysis. Conditions facilitating or hindering implementation of the initiative included the following dimensions: (1) implementation quality; (2) organisational elements (organisational functioning, cooperation between organisations); (3) socio-political issues; and (4) personal and professional characteristics. The study highlights critical elements to consider in implementing and maintaining significant changes in practice in organisations providing assistance to vulnerable children and their families. Social innovations that do not consider such elements are likely to compromise their implementation and sustainability. We must prevent promising social changes from being considered unrealistic or inappropriate due to contextual barriers.
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- Sarah Dufour
- University of Montreal, School of Psychoeducation, C.P. 6128, Succursale Centre-ville Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada H3C 3J7.
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- University of Montreal, School of Social Work, C.P. 6128, Succursale Centre-ville Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada H3C 3J7.
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- University of Montreal, School of Social Work, C.P. 6128, Succursale Centre-ville Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada H3C 3J7.
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Holmström MR, Olofsson N, Asplund K, Kristiansen L. Transitions in the Swedish school system and the impact on student's positive self-reported-health. BMC Public Health 2014; 14:1045. [PMID: 25293672 PMCID: PMC4210600 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-14-1045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2013] [Accepted: 10/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background To explore three school based transitions and their impact on positive self- reported- health (SRH), pre-school to elementary school (6–10 y), elementary school to junior high school (10-13y), and junior high school to upper secondary school/high school (13-16y), in a long-term longitudinal population based study. Methods The study followed three cohorts through one school transition each. A longitudinal study with data from 6693 Health Dialogue questionnaires were used. Data were collected in the middle of Sweden during 2007–2012 with school children age 6–16 years old. Results Several significant factors were identified with an impact for a positive self-reported-health among children age 6-16y; not feeling sad or depressed, afraid or worried, positive school environment (schoolyard and restrooms), not bullied, good sleep, daily physical activity and ability to concentrate. There was no single factor identified, the factors differed according to gender and age. Conclusion The study have identified several gender and age specific factors for successful school transitions relevant for a positive SRH. This is valuable information for school staff, parents and school children and provides a possibility to provide support and assistance when needed. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/1471-2458-14-1045) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Malin Rising Holmström
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Mid Sweden University, Holmgatan 10, 851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden.
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Whelan J, Love P, Pettman T, Doyle J, Booth S, Smith E, Waters E. Cochrane update: Predicting sustainability of intervention effects in public health evidence: identifying key elements to provide guidance. J Public Health (Oxf) 2014; 36:347-51. [PMID: 24860152 DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdu027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- Jillian Whelan
- The CO-OPS Collaboration, WHO Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention, Population Health SRC, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- The CO-OPS Collaboration, WHO Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention, Population Health SRC, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- The CO-OPS Collaboration, WHO Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention, Population Health SRC, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia Cochrane Public Health Group, Jack Brockhoff Child Health and Wellbeing Program, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Cochrane Public Health Group, Jack Brockhoff Child Health and Wellbeing Program, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- The CO-OPS Collaboration, WHO Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention, Population Health SRC, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia Department of Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Australia
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- The CO-OPS Collaboration, WHO Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention, Population Health SRC, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- The CO-OPS Collaboration, WHO Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention, Population Health SRC, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia Cochrane Public Health Group, Jack Brockhoff Child Health and Wellbeing Program, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Shigayeva A, Coker RJ. Communicable disease control programmes and health systems: an analytical approach to sustainability. Health Policy Plan 2014; 30:368-85. [PMID: 24561988 DOI: 10.1093/heapol/czu005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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There is renewed concern over the sustainability of disease control programmes, and re-emergence of policy recommendations to integrate programmes with general health systems. However, the conceptualization of this issue has remarkably received little critical attention. Additionally, the study of programmatic sustainability presents methodological challenges. In this article, we propose a conceptual framework to support analyses of sustainability of communicable disease programmes. Through this work, we also aim to clarify a link between notions of integration and sustainability. As a part of development of the conceptual framework, we conducted a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed literature on concepts, definitions, analytical approaches and empirical studies on sustainability in health systems. Identified conceptual proposals for analysis of sustainability in health systems lack an explicit conceptualization of what a health system is. Drawing upon theoretical concepts originating in sustainability sciences and our review here, we conceptualize a communicable disease programme as a component of a health system which is viewed as a complex adaptive system. We propose five programmatic characteristics that may explain a potential for sustainability: leadership, capacity, interactions (notions of integration), flexibility/adaptability and performance. Though integration of elements of a programme with other system components is important, its role in sustainability is context specific and difficult to predict. The proposed framework might serve as a basis for further empirical evaluations in understanding complex interplay between programmes and broader health systems in the development of sustainable responses to communicable diseases.
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- Altynay Shigayeva
- Communicable Diseases Policy Research Group, Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Communicable Diseases Policy Research Group, Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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Elisabeth Nyström M, Höög E, Garvare R, Weinehall L, Ivarsson A. Change and learning strategies in large scale change programs. JOURNAL OF ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT 2013. [DOI: 10.1108/jocm-08-2012-0132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Edvardsson K, Lindkvist M, Eurenius E, Mogren I, Small R, Ivarsson A. A population-based study of overweight and obesity in expectant parents: socio-demographic patterns and within-couple associations. BMC Public Health 2013; 13:923. [PMID: 24090153 PMCID: PMC3854510 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-13-923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2013] [Accepted: 09/27/2013] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Overweight and obesity in pregnancy increase the risk of several adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, both mothers' and fathers' health play an important role for long-term health outcomes in offspring. While aspects of health and lifestyle of pregnant women have been reported, the health of expectant fathers and correlations of health variables within couples have received less attention. This study aimed to explore the prevalence and socio-demographic patterns of overweight and obesity in Swedish expectant parents, and to assess within-couple associations. METHODS This population-based, cross-sectional study investigated self-reported data from 4352 pregnant women and 3949 expectant fathers, comprising 3356 identified couples. Data were collected in antenatal care clinics between January 2008 and December 2011. Descriptive, correlation and logistic regression analyses were performed. RESULTS The self-reported prevalence of overweight (BMI 25.0-29.99) and obesity (BMI ≥ 30.0) was 29% among women (pre-pregnancy) and 53% among expectant fathers. In a majority of couples (62%), at least one partner was overweight or obese. The odds of being overweight or obese increased relative to partner's overweight or obesity, and women's odds of being obese were more than six times higher if their partners were also obese in comparison with women whose partners were of normal weight (OR 6.2, CI 4.2-9.3). A socio-demographic gradient was found in both genders in relation to education, occupation and area of residence, with higher odds of being obese further down the social ladder. The cumulative influence of these factors showed a substantial increase in the odds of obesity for the least compared to the most privileged (OR 6.5, CI 3.6-11.8). CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of overweight and obesity in expectant parents was high, with a clear social gradient, and a minority of couples reported both partners with a healthy weight at the onset of pregnancy. Partner influence on health and health behaviours, and the role both mothers and fathers play in health outcomes of their offspring, underpin the need for a more holistic and gender inclusive approach to the delivery of pregnancy care and postnatal and child health services, with active measures employed to involve fathers.
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- Kristina Edvardsson
- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, SE 901 87 Umeå, Sweden.
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Irwin MM, Bergman RM, Richards R. The Experience of Implementing Evidence-Based Practice Change: A Qualitative Analysis. Clin J Oncol Nurs 2013; 17:544-9. [DOI: 10.1188/13.cjon.544-549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Carlsson N, Johansson A, Abrahamsson A, Andersson Gäre B. How to minimize children's environmental tobacco smoke exposure: an intervention in a clinical setting in high risk areas. BMC Pediatr 2013; 13:76. [PMID: 23672646 PMCID: PMC3660282 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2431-13-76] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2012] [Accepted: 05/02/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the low prevalence of daily smokers in Sweden, children are still being exposed to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), primarily by their smoking parents. A prospective intervention study using methods from Quality Improvement was performed in Child Health Care (CHC). The aim was to provide nurses with new methods for motivating and supporting parents in their efforts to protect children from ETS exposure. METHOD Collaborative learning was used to implement and test an intervention bundle. Twenty-two CHC nurses recruited 86 families with small children which had at least one smoking parent. Using a bundle of interventions, nurses met and had dialogues with the parents over a one-year period. A detailed questionnaire on cigarette consumption and smoking policies in the home was answered by the parents at the beginning and at the end of the intervention, when children also took urine tests to determine cotinine levels. RESULTS Seventy-two families completed the study. Ten parents (11%) quit smoking. Thirty-two families (44%) decreased their cigarette consumption. Forty-five families (63%) were outdoor smokers at follow up. The proportion of children with urinary cotinine values of >6 ng/ml had decreased. CONCLUSION The intensified tobacco prevention in CHC improved smoking parents' ability to protect their children from ETS exposure.
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- Noomi Carlsson
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Division of Paediatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Linköping University, SE-581 83, Linköping, Sweden
- Department of Public Health and Medical Care, Jönköping County Council, Box 1024, SE-551 11 Jönköping, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine and Health, Division of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Linköping University, SE-581 83, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Health and Society, University College of Kristianstad, SE-291 88, Kristianstad, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Division of Paediatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Linköping University, SE-581 83, Linköping, Sweden
- Futurum – the Academy for Healthcare, Jönköping County Council, SE-551 85, Jönköping, Sweden
- The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Box 1026, SE-551 11 Jönköping,Sweden
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MacFarlane A, O’Donnell C, Mair F, O’Reilly-de Brún M, de Brún T, Spiegel W, van den Muijsenbergh M, van Weel-Baumgarten E, Lionis C, Burns N, Gravenhorst K, Princz C, Teunissen E, van den Driessen Mareeuw F, Saridaki A, Papadakaki M, Vlahadi M, Dowrick C. REsearch into implementation STrategies to support patients of different ORigins and language background in a variety of European primary care settings (RESTORE): study protocol. Implement Sci 2012; 7:111. [PMID: 23167911 PMCID: PMC3541149 DOI: 10.1186/1748-5908-7-111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2012] [Accepted: 11/08/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The implementation of guidelines and training initiatives to support communication in cross-cultural primary care consultations is ad hoc across a range of international settings with negative consequences particularly for migrants. This situation reflects a well-documented translational gap between evidence and practice and is part of the wider problem of implementing guidelines and the broader range of professional educational and quality interventions in routine practice. In this paper, we describe our use of a contemporary social theory, Normalization Process Theory and participatory research methodology--Participatory Learning and Action--to investigate and support implementation of such guidelines and training initiatives in routine practice. METHODS This is a qualitative case study, using multiple primary care sites across Europe. Purposive and maximum variation sampling approaches will be used to identify and recruit stakeholders-migrant service users, general practitioners, primary care nurses, practice managers and administrative staff, interpreters, cultural mediators, service planners, and policy makers. We are conducting a mapping exercise to identify relevant guidelines and training initiatives. We will then initiate a PLA-brokered dialogue with stakeholders around Normalization Process Theory's four constructs--coherence, cognitive participation, collective action, and reflexive monitoring. Through this, we will enable stakeholders in each setting to select a single guideline or training initiative for implementation in their local setting. We will prospectively investigate and support the implementation journeys for the five selected interventions. Data will be generated using a Participatory Learning and Action approach to interviews and focus groups. Data analysis will follow the principles of thematic analysis, will occur in iterative cycles throughout the project and will involve participatory co-analysis with key stakeholders to enhance the authenticity and veracity of findings. DISCUSSION This research employs a unique combination of Normalization Process Theory and Participatory Learning and Action, which will provide a novel approach to the analysis of implementation journeys. The findings will advance knowledge in the field of implementation science because we are using and testing theoretical and methodological approaches so that we can critically appraise their scope to mediate barriers and improve the implementation processes.
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- Anne MacFarlane
- Graduate Entry Medical School, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- General Practice and Primary Care, Centre for Population and Health Sciences, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, 1 Horselethill Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 9LX, UK
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- General Practice and Primary Care, Centre for Population and Health Sciences, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, 1 Horselethill Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 9LX, UK
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- Discipline of General Practice, School of Medicine No. 1 Distillery Road, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- Discipline of General Practice, School of Medicine No. 1 Distillery Road, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of General Practice, Centre for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Kinderspitalgasse 15/1st floor, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, 161 ELG, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, PO Box 9101, Nijmegen, 6500 HB, The Netherlands
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, 161 ELG, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, PO Box 9101, Nijmegen, 6500 HB, The Netherlands
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- General Practice and Primary Care, Centre for Population and Health Sciences, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, 1 Horselethill Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 9LX, UK
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- Institute of Psychology, Health and Society, University of Liverpool, Waterhouse Building, Block B, 1st Floor, 1-5 Brownlow Street, Liverpool, L69 3GL, UK
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- Department of General Practice, Centre for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Kinderspitalgasse 15/1st floor, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, 161 ELG, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, PO Box 9101, Nijmegen, 6500 HB, The Netherlands
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, 161 ELG, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, PO Box 9101, Nijmegen, 6500 HB, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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- Institute of Psychology, Health and Society, University of Liverpool, Waterhouse Building, Block B, 1st Floor, 1-5 Brownlow Street, Liverpool, L69 3GL, UK
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Sustainable development and child health in the Curitiba metropolitan mesoregion, State of Paraná, Brazil. Health Place 2012; 19:167-73. [PMID: 23262454 DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2012.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2012] [Revised: 10/13/2012] [Accepted: 10/18/2012] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to analyze social determinants of health through the relationship between Sustainable Development and child health outcomes. The population studied lives in 37 municipalities of the Curitiba mesoregion, in the State of Paraná, Brazil. It is a cross-cutting ecological study. In the 1st phase of the study, 16 contextual indicators were obtained from the 2010 demographic census performed by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. Principal Components Factor Analysis was undertaken to demonstrate possible correlations between social determinants of health, resulting in Sustainable Development indices for the places where the children live. In the 2nd phase the mortality rate in children aged under 5 was obtained from the Ministry of Health database. Pearson's correlation demonstrated statistically significant, moderate and negative association between the mortality rate in children aged under 5 (2001-2010) and the Sustainable Development Index (r = -0.62, p<0.01); with the Equity component (r = -0.70, p<0.01); and with the clusters (r = -0.68, p<0.01). Contextual indicators of Sustainable Development for the places where the children live showed themselves to be associated with the child health outcome. As such, equitable and sustainable social policies, based on inclusive health promotion strategies, need to be integrated into the children's life context.
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Edvardsson K, Ivarsson A, Garvare R, Eurenius E, Lindkvist M, Mogren I, Small R, Nyström ME. Improving child health promotion practices in multiple sectors - outcomes of the Swedish Salut Programme. BMC Public Health 2012; 12:920. [PMID: 23107349 PMCID: PMC3564907 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-12-920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2012] [Accepted: 10/24/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background To improve health in the population, public health interventions must be successfully implemented within organisations, requiring behaviour change in health service providers as well as in the target population group. Such behavioural change is seldom easily achieved. The purpose of this study was to examine the outcomes of a child health promotion programme (The Salut Programme) on professionals’ self-reported health promotion practices, and to investigate perceived facilitators and barriers for programme implementation. Methods A before-and-after design was used to measure programme outcomes, and qualitative data on implementation facilitators and barriers were collected on two occasions during the implementation process. The sample included professionals in antenatal care, child health care, dental services and open pre-schools (n=144 pre-implementation) in 13 out of 15 municipalities in a Swedish county. Response rates ranged between 81% and 96% at the four measurement points. Results Self-reported health promotion practices and collaboration were improved in all sectors at follow up. Significant changes included: 1) an increase in the extent to which midwives in antenatal care raised issues related to men’s violence against women, 2) an increase in the extent to which several lifestyle topics were raised with parents/clients in child health care and dental services, 3) an increased use of motivational interviewing (MI) and separate ‘fathers visits’ in child health care 4) improvements in the supply of healthy snacks and beverages in open pre-schools and 5) increased collaboration between sectors. Main facilitators for programme implementation included cross-sectoral collaboration and sector-specific work manuals/questionnaires for use as support in everyday practice. Main barriers included high workload, and shortage of time and staff. Conclusion This multisectoral programme for health promotion, based on sector-specific intervention packages developed and tested by end users, and introduced via interactive multisectoral seminars, shows potential for improving health promotion practices and collaboration across sectors. Consideration of the key facilitators and barriers for programme implementation as highlighted in this study can inform future improvement efforts.
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- Kristina Edvardsson
- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, SE 901 87, Umeå, Sweden.
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Finch M, Wolfenden L, Falkiner M, Edenden D, Pond N, Hardy LL, Milat AJ, Wiggers J. Impact of a population based intervention to increase the adoption of multiple physical activity practices in centre based childcare services: a quasi experimental, effectiveness study. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2012; 9:101. [PMID: 22929434 PMCID: PMC3494551 DOI: 10.1186/1479-5868-9-101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2011] [Accepted: 08/15/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is considerable scope to improve the delivery of practices that increase the physical activity of children in centre based childcare services. Few studies have reported the effectiveness of interventions to address this, particularly at a population level. The primary aim of this study was to describe the impact of an intervention to increase the adoption of multiple policies and practices to promote physical activity in centre based childcare services. METHODS A quasi experimental study was conducted in centre based childcare services (n =228) in New South Wales (NSW), Australia and involved a three month intervention to increase the adoption of eight practices within childcare services that have been suggested to promote child physical activity. Intervention strategies to support the adoption of practices included staff training, resources, incentives, follow-up support and performance monitoring and feedback. Randomly selected childcare services in the remainder of NSW acted as a comparison group (n = 164) and did not receive the intervention but may have been exposed to a concurrent NSW government healthy eating and physical activity initiative. Self reported information on physical activity policies, fundamental movement skills sessions, structured physical activity opportunities, staff involvement in active play and provision of verbal prompts to encourage physical activity, small screen recreation opportunities, sedentary time, and staff trained in physical activity were collected by telephone survey with childcare service managers at baseline and 18 months later. RESULTS Compared with the comparison area, the study found significantly greater increases in the prevalence of intervention services with a written physical activity policy, with policy referring to placing limits on small screen recreation, and with staff trained in physical activity. In addition, non-significant trends towards a greater increase in the proportion of intervention services conducting daily fundamental movement skill sessions, and such services having a physical activity policy supporting physical activity training for staff were also evident. CONCLUSION The intervention was effective in improving a number of centre based childcare service policies and practices associated with promoting child physical activity. Adoption of a broader range of practices may require more intensive and prolonged intervention support.
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- Meghan Finch
- Population Health, Hunter New England Health District, Booth Building, Longworth Avenue, Wallsend, 2287, Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University Drive, Callaghan, 2308, Australia
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- Population Health, Hunter New England Health District, Booth Building, Longworth Avenue, Wallsend, 2287, Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University Drive, Callaghan, 2308, Australia
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- Population Health, Hunter New England Health District, Booth Building, Longworth Avenue, Wallsend, 2287, Australia
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- Population Health, Hunter New England Health District, Booth Building, Longworth Avenue, Wallsend, 2287, Australia
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- Population Health, Hunter New England Health District, Booth Building, Longworth Avenue, Wallsend, 2287, Australia
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- Physical Activity, Nutrition and Obesity Research Group, Medical Foundation Building, The University of Sydney, Sydney, 2006, Australia
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- Evidence and Evaluation Branch, NSW Ministry of Health, Miller St, North Sydney, 2060, Australia
- School of Public Health, Medical Foundation Building, The University of Sydney, Sydney, 2006, Australia
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- Population Health, Hunter New England Health District, Booth Building, Longworth Avenue, Wallsend, 2287, Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University Drive, Callaghan, 2308, Australia
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Wiltsey Stirman S, Kimberly J, Cook N, Calloway A, Castro F, Charns M. The sustainability of new programs and innovations: a review of the empirical literature and recommendations for future research. Implement Sci 2012; 7:17. [PMID: 22417162 PMCID: PMC3317864 DOI: 10.1186/1748-5908-7-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 747] [Impact Index Per Article: 62.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2011] [Accepted: 03/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The introduction of evidence-based programs and practices into healthcare settings has been the subject of an increasing amount of research in recent years. While a number of studies have examined initial implementation efforts, less research has been conducted to determine what happens beyond that point. There is increasing recognition that the extent to which new programs are sustained is influenced by many different factors and that more needs to be known about just what these factors are and how they interact. To understand the current state of the research literature on sustainability, our team took stock of what is currently known in this area and identified areas in which further research would be particularly helpful. This paper reviews the methods that have been used, the types of outcomes that have been measured and reported, findings from studies that reported long-term implementation outcomes, and factors that have been identified as potential influences on the sustained use of new practices, programs, or interventions. We conclude with recommendations and considerations for future research. METHODS Two coders identified 125 studies on sustainability that met eligibility criteria. An initial coding scheme was developed based on constructs identified in previous literature on implementation. Additional codes were generated deductively. Related constructs among factors were identified by consensus and collapsed under the general categories. Studies that described the extent to which programs or innovations were sustained were also categorized and summarized. RESULTS Although "sustainability" was the term most commonly used in the literature to refer to what happened after initial implementation, not all the studies that were reviewed actually presented working definitions of the term. Most study designs were retrospective and naturalistic. Approximately half of the studies relied on self-reports to assess sustainability or elements that influence sustainability. Approximately half employed quantitative methodologies, and the remainder employed qualitative or mixed methodologies. Few studies that investigated sustainability outcomes employed rigorous methods of evaluation (e.g., objective evaluation, judgement of implementation quality or fidelity). Among those that did, a small number reported full sustainment or high fidelity. Very little research has examined the extent, nature, or impact of adaptations to the interventions or programs once implemented. Influences on sustainability included organizational context, capacity, processes, and factors related to the new program or practice themselves. CONCLUSIONS Clearer definitions and research that is guided by the conceptual literature on sustainability are critical to the development of the research in the area. Further efforts to characterize the phenomenon and the factors that influence it will enhance the quality of future research. Careful consideration must also be given to interactions among influences at multiple levels, as well as issues such as fidelity, modification, and changes in implementation over time. While prospective and experimental designs are needed, there is also an important role for qualitative research in efforts to understand the phenomenon, refine hypotheses, and develop strategies to promote sustainment.
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- Shannon Wiltsey Stirman
- Women's Health Sciences Division, National Center for PTSD, Boston, MA, USA
- VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Healthcare Management, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Women's Health Sciences Division, National Center for PTSD, Boston, MA, USA
- VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA
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- Women's Health Sciences Division, National Center for PTSD, Boston, MA, USA
- VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Women's Health Sciences Division, National Center for PTSD, Boston, MA, USA
- VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA
- VA Center for Organization, Leadership, and Management Research, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Health Policy and Management, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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Edvardsson K, Ivarsson A, Eurenius E, Garvare R, Nyström ME, Small R, Mogren I. Giving offspring a healthy start: parents' experiences of health promotion and lifestyle change during pregnancy and early parenthood. BMC Public Health 2011; 11:936. [PMID: 22171644 PMCID: PMC3282831 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-11-936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2011] [Accepted: 12/15/2011] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background There are good opportunities in Sweden for health promotion targeting expectant parents and parents of young children, as almost all are reached by antenatal and child health care. In 2005, a multisectoral child health promotion programme (the Salut Programme) was launched to further strengthen such efforts. Methods Between June and December 2010 twenty-four in-depth interviews were conducted separately with first-time mothers and fathers when their child had reached 18 months of age. The aim was to explore their experiences of health promotion and lifestyle change during pregnancy and early parenthood. Qualitative manifest and latent content analysis was applied. Results Parents reported undertaking lifestyle changes to secure the health of the fetus during pregnancy, and in early parenthood to create a health-promoting environment for the child. Both women and men portrayed themselves as highly receptive to health messages regarding the effect of their lifestyle on fetal health, and they frequently mentioned risks related to tobacco and alcohol, as well as toxins and infectious agents in specific foods. However, health promotion strategies in pregnancy and early parenthood did not seem to influence parents to make lifestyle change primarily to promote their own health; a healthy lifestyle was simply perceived as 'common knowledge'. Although trust in health care was generally high, both women and men described some resistance to what they saw as preaching, or very directive counselling about healthy living and the lack of a holistic approach from health care providers. They also reported insufficient engagement with fathers in antenatal care and child health care. Conclusion Perceptions about risks to the offspring's health appear to be the primary driving force for lifestyle change during pregnancy and early parenthood. However, as parents' motivation to prioritise their own health per se seems to be low during this period, future health promoting programmes need to take this into account. A more gender equal provision of health promotion to parents might increase men's involvement in lifestyle change. Furthermore, parents' ranking of major lifestyle risks to the fetus may not sufficiently reflect those that constitute greatest public health concern, an area for further study.
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- Kristina Edvardsson
- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, SE 901 87 Umeå, Sweden.
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