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Davis MT, Tschampl C, Hodgkin D, Regis C, Taveras E, Plant B, Reilly B, Horgan C. Mobile clinics for opioid use disorders: What they do and how they do it. A qualitative analysis. JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE AND ADDICTION TREATMENT 2024; 164:209428. [PMID: 38879017 DOI: 10.1016/j.josat.2024.209428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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INTRODUCTION People with substance use disorders (SUD) face many barriers to receiving evidence-based treatments including access to and cost of treatment. People who use drugs face stigma that limits access to traditional office-based clinics. With the goal of reducing morbidity and mortality, mobile clinics reduce many of these barriers by providing harm reduction and on-demand low-threshold medical care. METHODS In 2020 Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Mobile Addiction Services Program expanded a program called Community Care in Reach building on its success in reducing barriers to care and increasing patient encounters. In the current evaluation we conducted site visits to the four new mobile clinics and conducted one individual semi-structured provider interview at each of the four clinics. In addition, we supported a monthly learning collaborative of staff in four agencies involved with this initiative. The current evaluation used the RE-AIM framework to analyze the implementation of the mobile clinics. RESULTS Clinicians described many challenges and opportunities. The typical patient is unhoused, having a substance use disorder, and disconnected from traditional pathways to care. Clinicians are able to initiate people on buprenorphine largely due to the trust they establish with patients. Referral networks are facilitated by established community linkages. The philosophy of care is patient-centered. Mobile clinics provide a wide range of healthcare services including harm reduction, although finding a location to park and relations with police can be challenging. The workflow is uneven due to the model that is built on unscheduled visits. CONCLUSION This study provides insight into how mobile clinics address the gaps in care for persons with OUD and fatal opioid overdoses. Harm reduction services are a critical intervention and financial sustainability of mobile clinics has to be tested.
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- Margot Trotter Davis
- Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, United States of America.
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- Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, United States of America
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- Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, United States of America
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- Kraft Center for Community Health at Massachusetts General Brigham Hospital, United States of America
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- Kraft Center for Community Health at Massachusetts General Brigham Hospital, United States of America
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- Massachusetts Department of Public Health, United States of America
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- Massachusetts Department of Public Health, United States of America
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- Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, United States of America
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Edwardson CL, Abell L, Clarke-Cornwell A, Dunstan DW, Gray LJ, Healy GN, Hadjiconstantinou M, Wilson P, Maylor B, Munir F, Biddle SJ. Implementation and engagement of the SMART Work & Life sitting reduction intervention: an exploratory analysis on intervention effectiveness. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2023; 20:148. [PMID: 38115044 PMCID: PMC10729557 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-023-01548-5] [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: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To enhance the impact of interventions, it is important to understand how intervention engagement relates to study outcomes. We report on the level of implementation and engagement with the SMART Work & Life (SWAL) programme (delivered with (SWAL plus desk) and without a height-adjustable desk (SWAL)) and explore the effects of different levels of this on change in daily sitting time in comparison to the control group. METHODS The extent of intervention delivery by workplace champions and the extent of engagement by champions and participants (staff) with each intervention activity was assessed by training attendance logs, workplace champion withdrawal dates, intervention activities logs and questionnaires. These data were used to assess whether a cluster met defined criteria for low, medium, or high implementation and engagement or none of these. Mixed effects linear regression analyses tested whether change in sitting time varied by: (i) the number of intervention activities implemented and engaged with, and (ii) the percentage of implementation and engagement with all intervention strategies. RESULTS Workplace champions were recruited for all clusters, with 51/52 (98%) attending training. Overall, 12/27 (44.4%) SWAL and 9/25 (36.0%) SWAL plus desk clusters implemented all main intervention strategies. Across remaining clusters, the level of intervention implementation varied. Those in the SWAL (n = 8 (29.6%) clusters, 80 (32.1%) participants) and SWAL plus desk (n = 5 (20.0%) clusters, 41 (17.1%) participants) intervention groups who implemented and engaged with the most intervention strategies and had the highest percentage of cluster implementation and engagement with all intervention strategies sat for 30.9 (95% CI -53.9 to -7.9, p = 0.01) and 75.6 (95% CI -103.6 to -47.7, p < 0.001) fewer minutes/day respectively compared to the control group at 12 month follow up. These differences were larger than the complete case analysis. The differences in sitting time observed for the medium and low levels were similar to the complete case analysis. CONCLUSIONS Most intervention strategies were delivered to some extent across the clusters although there was large variation. Superior effects for sitting reduction were seen for those intervention groups who implemented and engaged with the most intervention components and had the highest level of cluster implementation and engagement. TRIAL REGISTRATION ISRCTN11618007. Registered on 24 January 2018. https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTNISRCTN11618007 .
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- Charlotte L Edwardson
- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK.
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK.
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, LE1 7RH, UK
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- School of Health & Society, University of Salford, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 6PU, UK
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC, 3125, Australia
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- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK
- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, LE1 7RH, UK
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- Leicester Diabetes Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, UK
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- Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield Central, QLD, 4300, Australia
- Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, FI-40014, Finland
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Edwardson CL, Maylor BD, Biddle SJH, Clarke-Cornwell AM, Clemes SA, Davies MJ, Dunstan DW, Granat MH, Gray LJ, Hadjiconstantinou M, Healy GN, Wilson P, Munir F, Yates T, Eborall H. Participant and workplace champion experiences of an intervention designed to reduce sitting time in desk-based workers: SMART work & life. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2023; 20:142. [PMID: 38037043 PMCID: PMC10691052 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-023-01539-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A cluster randomised controlled trial demonstrated the effectiveness of the SMART Work & Life (SWAL) behaviour change intervention, with and without a height-adjustable desk, for reducing sitting time in desk-based workers. Staff within organisations volunteered to be trained to facilitate delivery of the SWAL intervention and act as workplace champions. This paper presents the experiences of these champions on the training and intervention delivery, and from participants on their intervention participation. METHODS Quantitative and qualitative feedback from workplace champions on their training session was collected. Participants provided quantitative feedback via questionnaires at 3 and 12 month follow-up on the intervention strategies (education, group catch ups, sitting less challenges, self-monitoring and prompts, and the height-adjustable desk [SWAL plus desk group only]). Interviews and focus groups were also conducted at 12 month follow-up with workplace champions and participants respectively to gather more detailed feedback. Transcripts were uploaded to NVivo and the constant comparative approach informed the analysis of the interviews and focus groups. RESULTS Workplace champions rated the training highly with mean scores ranging from 5.3/6 to 5.7/6 for the eight parts. Most participants felt the education increased their awareness of the health consequences of high levels of sitting (SWAL: 90.7%; SWAL plus desk: 88.2%) and motivated them to change their sitting time (SWAL: 77.5%; SWAL plus desk: 85.77%). A high percentage of participants (70%) reported finding the group catch up session helpful and worthwhile. However, focus groups highlighted mixed responses to the group catch-up sessions, sitting less challenges and self-monitoring intervention components. Participants in the SWAL plus desk group felt that having a height-adjustable desk was key in changing their behaviour, with intrinsic as well as time based factors reported as key influences on the height-adjustable desk usage. In both intervention groups, participants reported a range of benefits from the intervention including more energy, less fatigue, an increase in focus, alertness, productivity and concentration as well as less musculoskeletal problems (SWAL plus desk group only). Work-related, interpersonal, personal attributes, physical office environment and physical barriers were identified as barriers when trying to sit less and move more. CONCLUSIONS Workplace champion and participant feedback on the intervention was largely positive but it is clear that different behaviour change strategies worked for different people indicating that a 'one size fits all' approach may not be appropriate for this type of intervention. The SWAL intervention could be tested in a broader range of organisations following a few minor adaptations based on the champion and participant feedback. TRIAL REGISTRATION ISCRCTN registry (ISRCTN11618007).
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- Charlotte L Edwardson
- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK.
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK.
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK
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- Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield Central, QLD, 4350, Australia
- Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, FI-40014, Finland
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- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK
- School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK
- Leicester Diabetes Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
- Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, The Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
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- School of Health & Society, University of Salford, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 6PU, UK
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- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK
- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, LE1 7RH, UK
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- Leicester Diabetes Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, LE1 7RH, UK
- Deanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences, The University of Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 9AG, UK
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Hirayama T, Fujimori M, Ito Y, Ishida Y, Tsumura A, Ozawa M, Maeda N, Yamamoto K, Takita S, Mori M, Tanaka K, Horibe K, Akechi T. Feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a psychosocial support program for adolescent and young adult cancer patients in clinical practice: a retrospective observational study. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:146. [PMID: 36729199 PMCID: PMC9895032 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-07596-8] [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: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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PURPOSE Adolescent and young adult cancer patients (AYAs) often experience profound psychological distress, with various unmet supportive care needs that can be alleviated with appropriate screening and attention by healthcare workers. The Distress Thermometer and Problem List-Japanese version (DTPL-J) is our previously developed screening tool to facilitate individual support of AYAs. This study evaluated the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a psychosocial support program based on the DTPL-J for AYAs in clinical practice. METHODS This multicenter, retrospective, observational study included 19 of 126 wards and 9 of 75 outpatient clinics at 8 institutions in Japan. Over 200 patients were expected to participate during the eligibility period. Patients participated in a support program at least once, and approximately once a month based on the DTPL-J results. The program was evaluated using the RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) implementation framework. RESULTS The screening rate of the 361 participants was 90.3%, suggesting high feasibility. Distress Thermometer scores, the number of supportive care needs, and the rates of AYAs with high distress were significantly reduced 1 month after screening (p < 0.05), suggesting the preliminary effectiveness of the program. The program was continued at the 8 institutions as part of routine care after the study. CONCLUSION Analysis using the RE-AIM suggested the sufficient feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a psychosocial support program based on the DTPL-J for AYAs. TRIAL REGISTRATION University Hospital Medical Information Network (UMIN CTR) UMIN000042857. Registered 25 December 2020-Retrospectively registered.
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- Takatoshi Hirayama
- Department of Psycho-Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Supportive Care, Survivorship and Translational Research, National Cancer Center Institute for Cancer Control, 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Cognitive-Behavioral Medicine, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Authorized Non-Profit Organization, Yokohama Children’s Hospice Project, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, St. Luke’s International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, National Hospital Organization Nagoya Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Cell Therapy, Aichi Cancer Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Nursing, Sugiyama Jogakuen University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Saitama Children’s Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Division of Pediatric Consultation Liaison, Department of Psychosocial Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Clinical Research Center, National Hospital Organization Nagoya Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry and Cognitive-Behavioral Medicine, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
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Edwardson CL, Biddle SJH, Clemes SA, Davies MJ, Dunstan DW, Eborall H, Granat MH, Gray LJ, Healy GN, Jaicim NB, Lawton S, Maylor BD, Munir F, Richardson G, Yates T, Clarke-Cornwell AM. Effectiveness of an intervention for reducing sitting time and improving health in office workers: three arm cluster randomised controlled trial. BMJ 2022; 378:e069288. [PMID: 35977732 PMCID: PMC9382450 DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2021-069288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention, with and without a height adjustable desk, on daily sitting time, and to investigate the relative effectiveness of the two interventions, and the effectiveness of both interventions on physical behaviours and physical, biochemical, psychological, and work related health and performance outcomes. DESIGN Cluster three arm randomised controlled trial with follow-up at three and 12 months. SETTING Local government councils in Leicester, Liverpool, and Greater Manchester, UK. PARTICIPANTS 78 clusters including 756 desk based employees in defined offices, departments, or teams from two councils in Leicester, three in Greater Manchester, and one in Liverpool. INTERVENTIONS Clusters were randomised to one of three conditions: the SMART Work and Life (SWAL) intervention, the SWAL intervention with a height adjustable desk (SWAL plus desk), or control (usual practice). MAIN OUTCOMES MEASURES The primary outcome measure was daily sitting time, assessed by accelerometry, at 12 month follow-up. Secondary outcomes were accelerometer assessed sitting, prolonged sitting, standing and stepping time, and physical activity calculated over any valid day, work hours, workdays, and non-workdays, self-reported lifestyle behaviours, musculoskeletal problems, cardiometabolic health markers, work related health and performance, fatigue, and psychological measures. RESULTS Mean age of participants was 44.7 years, 72.4% (n=547) were women, and 74.9% (n=566) were white. Daily sitting time at 12 months was significantly lower in the intervention groups (SWAL -22.2 min/day, 95% confidence interval -38.8 to -5.7 min/day, P=0.003; SWAL plus desk -63.7 min/day, -80.1 to -47.4 min/day, P<0.001) compared with the control group. The SWAL plus desk intervention was found to be more effective than SWAL at changing sitting time (-41.7 min/day, -56.3 to -27.0 min/day, P<0.001). Favourable differences in sitting and prolonged sitting time at three and 12 month follow-ups for both intervention groups and for standing time for the SWAL plus desk group were observed during work hours and on workdays. Both intervention groups were associated with small improvements in stress, wellbeing, and vigour, and the SWAL plus desk group was associated with improvements in pain in the lower extremity, social norms for sitting and standing at work, and support. CONCLUSIONS Both SWAL and SWAL plus desk were associated with a reduction in sitting time, although the addition of a height adjustable desk was found to be threefold more effective. TRIAL REGISTRATION ISRCTN Registry ISRCTN11618007.
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- Charlotte L Edwardson
- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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- Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield Central, QLD, Australia
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- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
- School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
- Leicester Diabetes Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, The Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Deanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences, The University of Edinburgh, UK
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- School of Health and Society, University of Salford, Salford, Greater Manchester, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Health and Society, University of Salford, Salford, Greater Manchester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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Brierley ML, Smith LR, Chater AM, Bailey DP. A-REST (Activity to Reduce Excessive Sitting Time): A Feasibility Trial to Reduce Prolonged Sitting in Police Staff. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19159186. [PMID: 35954543 PMCID: PMC9368451 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of a theory-derived sedentary workplace intervention for police office staff. Twenty-four staff participated in an 8-week intervention (single arm, pre-post design) incorporating an education session, team competition with quick response (QR) codes, team trophy, weekly leaderboard newsletters, a self-monitoring phone app, and electronic prompt tools. The intervention supported participants to reduce and break up their sitting time with three minutes of incidental movement every 30 min at work. Feasibility and acceptability were assessed using mixed methods via the RE-AIM QuEST and PRECIS-2 frameworks. The intervention was highly pragmatic in terms of eligibility, organisation, adherence, outcome, and analysis. It was slightly less pragmatic on recruitment and setting. Delivery and follow-up were more explanatory. Reach and adoption indicators demonstrated feasibility among police staff, across a range of departments, who were demographically similar to participants in previous office-based multi-component interventions. The intervention was delivered mostly as planned with minor deviations from protocol (implementation fidelity). Participants perceived the intervention components as highly acceptable. Results showed improvements in workplace sitting and standing, as well as small improvements in weight and positive affect. Evaluation of the intervention in a fully powered randomised controlled trial to assess behaviour and health outcomes is recommended.
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- Marsha L. Brierley
- Institute for Sport and Physical Activity Research, School of Sport Science and Physical Activity, University of Bedfordshire, Polhill Avenue, Bedford MK41 9EA, UK; (M.L.B.); (L.R.S.); (A.M.C.)
- Division of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Department of Life Sciences, Brunel University London, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, UK
- Centre for Physical Activity in Health and Disease, Brunel University London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, UK
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- Institute for Sport and Physical Activity Research, School of Sport Science and Physical Activity, University of Bedfordshire, Polhill Avenue, Bedford MK41 9EA, UK; (M.L.B.); (L.R.S.); (A.M.C.)
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- Institute for Sport and Physical Activity Research, School of Sport Science and Physical Activity, University of Bedfordshire, Polhill Avenue, Bedford MK41 9EA, UK; (M.L.B.); (L.R.S.); (A.M.C.)
- Centre for Behaviour Change, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London WC1E 7HB, UK
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- Institute for Sport and Physical Activity Research, School of Sport Science and Physical Activity, University of Bedfordshire, Polhill Avenue, Bedford MK41 9EA, UK; (M.L.B.); (L.R.S.); (A.M.C.)
- Division of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Department of Life Sciences, Brunel University London, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, UK
- Centre for Physical Activity in Health and Disease, Brunel University London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, UK
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +44-(0)1895-266127
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Applying a User Centred Design Approach to Optimise a Workplace Initiative for Wide-Scale Implementation. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19138096. [PMID: 35805755 PMCID: PMC9265782 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19138096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Translation of an effective research intervention into a program able to be implemented in practice typically requires adaptations to ensure the outcomes can be achieved within the applied setting. User centred design (UCD) methodologies can support these iterative adaptations, with this approach being particularly well suited to peer-led interventions, due to a focus on usability. We describe and reflect on the UCD approach that was applied to optimise an online, peer-led workplace health promotion initiative (BeUpstanding: ACTRN12617000682347) to be suitable for wide-scale implementation and evaluation. Optimisation was aligned against the indicators of the RE-AIM (reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, maintenance) framework, with UCD methodologies (discovery interviews, persona and scenario mapping, facilitated workshops, surveys and prototyping) employed to enhance the program according to all RE-AIM dimensions. The core team (content experts, implementation scientist, interaction designer, software developer, business developer) worked closely with policy and practice partners and end users (workplace champions, management and staff) to iteratively develop and test across the RE-AIM indicators. This description and reflection of the process of applying UCD and the RE-AIM framework to the optimisation of BeUpstanding is intended to provide guidance for other behaviour change research adaptations into practice.
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