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Aly M, Schneider CR, Sukkar MB, Lucas C. Development of an adaptation framework to implement a new professional pharmacy service (PPS) to a new environment. Res Social Adm Pharm 2024; 20:165-169. [PMID: 38438294 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2024.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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The effective provision of professional pharmacy services is critical to support the delivery of primary health care. Structured frameworks and theoretical strategies are required to facilitate successful service implementation processes, outcomes and sustainability. This commentary discusses the considerations of what framework (adoption versus adaptation) would be suitable when implementing a new professional pharmacy service to a new environment. Utilizing Minor Ailments Services (MASs) as an exemplar as a professional pharmacy service case study, the research that underpinned these considerations enabled the development of a sequential, phased framework. There is the potential to utilize this framework for future evolving professional pharmacy services in the new setting.
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- Mariyam Aly
- Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, 32 Ridge St, North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2060.
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- The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, 2006, Sydney New South Wales, Australia.
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- The University of Technology Sydney, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, 15 Broadway, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.
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- The University of Technology Sydney, Faculty of Health, 15 Broadway, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia; University of NSW (UNSW) Sydney, School of Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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Walsh EI, Sargent GM, Gooyers L, Masters J, Laachir K, Vardoulakis S. How researchers can translate health evidence into books for children. Health Promot Int 2024; 39:daae035. [PMID: 38722020 PMCID: PMC11079950 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daae035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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The health promotion literature that considers how scientific evidence can be effectively communicated tends to focus on evaluating the effectiveness of communication materials. This has resulted in a knowledge gap regarding effective knowledge translation processes. This study explores the process, reasoning and practices for developing books for children that incorporate evidence-based information to aid understanding of scientific evidence about health and environmental or natural disasters. This study is informed by a systematic review of the literature combined with responses to an email interview with authors of books for children. Nine published studies were included in the systematic review. Twenty-two authors responded to the email survey (25% response rate, following 86 invitations). We report seven key findings to guide the development of health-promoting books for children: (i) understand the needs and expectations of the audience, (ii) articulate the topic and research evidence, (iii) assemble a team with a mix of content knowledge and creative expertise, (iv) format should be chosen to suit the user group and guided by the creative team, (v) early testing with children and their support system is crucial, (vi) develop a dissemination strategy to reach the user group and (vii) engage in reflexivity through evaluation of effectiveness of messaging. The current investigation can guide the process, reasoning and practice of developing books for children that incorporate evidence about health and environmental disasters.
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- Erin I Walsh
- PHXchange (Population Health Exchange), National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University, 62 Mills Rd, Acton 2601, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- PHXchange (Population Health Exchange), National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University, 62 Mills Rd, Acton 2601, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss & Grief Network, Australian National University, Building 4 Level 2 The Canberra Hospital Yamba Drive, Garran 2605, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss & Grief Network, Australian National University, Building 4 Level 2 The Canberra Hospital Yamba Drive, Garran 2605, Canberra, ACT, Australia
- School of Literature, Arts and Media, University of Sydney, John Woolley Building, A20 Science Rd, Camperdown 2050, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, Australian National University, 127 Ellery Cres, Acton 2601, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Healthy Environments And Lives (HEAL) National Research Network, Australia
- National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University, 62 Mills Rd, Acton 2601, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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Tituaña A, Herrán K, Galárraga O, Palacios I. How to decrease teenage pregnancy: rural perspectives in Ecuador. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1370507. [PMID: 38751588 PMCID: PMC11094233 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1370507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Introduction This study aimed to understand the sociocultural context of teenage pregnancy in an Ecuadorian city with a large indigenous population, to gauge the acceptability of a multifaceted pregnancy prevention program for adolescents, and to elicit perspectives on the optimal program design from adolescents and adult key informants. Methods We ascertained qualitative data via an online, electronic survey administered from August to September 2020. Open- and closed-ended questions elicited perspectives relating to burden of adolescent pregnancies, acceptability of pregnancy prevention programs, and optimal design of future programs. Twenty-four adolescents (13-19 years of age) and 15 adult key informants working in the healthcare, business, and education sectors in Cotacachi completed the survey. Survey responses were analyzed using a structural and in vivo coding, and an inductive approach to consensus-building around key themes. Results Most adolescent survey respondents (75%) believed that teen pregnancy is "fairly common" in Cotacachi, and 41.7% believed differences in teen pregnancy rates are not associated with ethnicity. In comparison, 66.7% of adult survey respondents said teen pregnancy disproportionately occurs among indigenous teenagers. Additionally, 45.8% of adolescent and 80% of adult survey respondents believed that a comprehensive sexual education program would help reduce teenage pregnancy rates by imparting reliable sexual health knowledge. Adult respondents noted that the past programs were unsuccessful in preventing teenage pregnancy because of these programs' inability to fully engage teenagers' attention, very short time duration, or inappropriate consideration of cultural context. Discussion In Cotacachi, Ecuador, a sexual health education program is both desired and feasible according to adult and teenager key informants. A successful program must adapt to the cultural context and engage youth participation and attention.
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- Allpa Tituaña
- Colegio de Ciencias de la Salud - Escuela de Medicina, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador
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- Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
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- Department of Health Services, Policy and Practice, and International Health Institute, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, United States
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- Colegio de Ciencias de la Salud - Escuela de Medicina, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador
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Morgan RM, Trejo C, Trager BM, Boyle SC, Koning IM, LaBrie JW. Process Evaluation and Investigation of Cultural Adaptations for an Online Parent-Based Intervention Using a Mixed-Method Approach. JOURNAL OF PREVENTION (2022) 2024:10.1007/s10935-024-00781-3. [PMID: 38678484 DOI: 10.1007/s10935-024-00781-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Most alcohol intervention research focuses on program efficacy, yet few studies have investigated the acceptability of a program's design and implementation to the target population or adapting existing alcohol interventions to different populations. To address these gaps in the literature, we (1) examined participant responsiveness to and implementation quality of FITSTART+, a web-app delivered parent-based alcohol intervention designed for incoming first-year college students in the United States, and (2) gathered feedback on how this intervention could be adapted to other populations of parents. A sample of U.S. parents of 17-20-year-old first-year college students (N = 109) participated in FITSTART+ during their child's first year of college and completed a survey about parents' responsiveness to the app and its quality. Next, a sample of non-U.S. parents of adolescents aged 13 to 19 (N = 44) participated in one of 11 focus groups in which they briefly explored the app and then discussed how it could be adapted to be applicable and culturally relevant for them and their context. Results revealed that U.S. parents rated the intervention's quality as high and parents were responsive to the web-app's content, but some did not visit one of the most critical aspects of the intervention (i.e., alcohol-related parenting resources). Non-U.S. participants provided a range of suggestions for adapting the intervention to their context, which varied by culture. Results identify areas for improvement, particularly regarding the use of alcohol-related parenting resources, in this intervention and for web-delivered PBIs more broadly.
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- Reed M Morgan
- Department of Psychology, Fordham University, New York, USA
- Department of Psychological Science, Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Drive Suite 4700, Los Angeles, CA, 90045, USA
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- Psychology Department of Health and Student Welfare, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Psychological Science, Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Drive Suite 4700, Los Angeles, CA, 90045, USA.
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- Department of Psychological Science, Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Drive Suite 4700, Los Angeles, CA, 90045, USA
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- Department of Clinical Child and Family Studies, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Psychological Science, Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Drive Suite 4700, Los Angeles, CA, 90045, USA
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Moyal-Smith R, Elam M, Boulanger J, Balaban R, Cox JE, Cunningham R, Folcarelli P, Germak MC, O'Reilly K, Parkerton M, Samuels NW, Unsworth F, Sato L, Benjamin E. Reducing the Risk of Delayed Colorectal Cancer Diagnoses Through an Ambulatory Safety Net Collaborative. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2024:S1553-7250(24)00121-1. [PMID: 38763793 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2024.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND An estimated 12 million adults in the United States experience delayed diagnoses and other diagnostic errors annually. Ambulatory safety nets (ASNs) are an intervention to reduce delayed diagnoses by identifying patients with abnormal results overdue for follow-up using registries, workflow redesign, and patient navigation. The authors sought to co-design a collaborative and implement colorectal cancer (CRC) ASNs across various health care settings. METHODS A working group was convened to co-design implementation guidance, measures, and the collaborative model. Collaborative sites were recruited through a medical professional liability insurance program and chose to begin with developing an ASN for positive at-home CRC screening or overdue surveillance colonoscopy. The 18-month Breakthrough Series Collaborative ran from January 2022 to July 2023, with sites continuing to collect data while sustaining their ASNs. Data were collected from sites monthly on patients in the ASN, including the proportion that was successfully contacted, scheduled, and completed a follow-up colonoscopy. RESULTS Six sites participated; four had an operational ASN at the end of the Breakthrough Series, with the remaining sites launching three months later. From October 2022 through February 2024, the Collaborative ASNs collectively identified 5,165 patients from the registry as needing outreach. Among patients needing outreach, 3,555 (68.8%) were successfully contacted, 2,060 (39.9%) were scheduled for a colonoscopy, and 1,504 (29.1%) completed their colonoscopy. CONCLUSION The Collaborative successfully identified patients with previously abnormal CRC screening and facilitated completion of follow-up testing. The CRC ASN Implementation Guide offers a comprehensive road map for health care leaders interested in implementing CRC ASNs.
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Van Stan JH, Roy N, Stemple J, Gartner-Schmidt J, Gillespie AI, Whyte J, Duffy J, Turkstra L. Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System: Content and Criterion Validity Across Evidence-Based Voice Therapies for Muscle Tension Dysphonia. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2024:1-18. [PMID: 38597797 DOI: 10.1044/2024_ajslp-23-00362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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PURPOSE Systematically improving voice therapy outcomes is challenging as the clinician actions (i.e., active ingredients) responsible for improved patient functioning (i.e., targets) are relatively unknown. The theory-driven Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System (RTSS) and standard, voice-specific terminology based on the RTSS (RTSS-Voice) may help address this problem. This qualitative study evaluated if the RTSS and RTSS-Voice can describe four evidence-based voice therapies for muscle tension dysphonia without missing critical aspects (content validity) and identify commonalities and differences across them (criterion validity). METHOD Qualitative interviews were completed between the clinicians (protocol experts) who developed and/or popularized the vocal function exercises, laryngeal reposturing, circumlaryngeal massage, and conversation training therapies as well as RTSS experts to produce RTSS specifications that met two consensus criteria: (a) The protocol expert agreed that the specification represented their treatment theory, and (b) the RTSS experts agreed that the specifications correctly adhered to both the RTSS framework and the RTSS-Voice's standard terminology. RESULTS The RTSS and RTSS-Voice comprehensively described voice therapy variations across and within the four diverse treatment programs, needing only the addition of one new target: overall auditory-perceptual severity. CONCLUSIONS The RTSS and RTSS-Voice exhibited strong content validity. The standard RTSS-Voice terminology helped identify, for the first time, commonalities and differences in treatment ingredients, targets, and mechanisms of action across four treatments developed for the same patient population. In the long term, the RTSS and RTSS-Voice could provide the framework for an ever-growing collection of clinically meaningful and evidence-based therapy algorithms with potential to improve research, education, and clinical care. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.25537624.
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- Jarrad H Van Stan
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
- MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA
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- Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute, Elkins Park, PA
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Crane M, Lee K, Bohn-Goldbaum E, Nathan N, Bauman A. Sustaining health obesity prevention programs: Lessons from real-world population settings. EVALUATION AND PROGRAM PLANNING 2024; 103:102404. [PMID: 38244416 DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2024.102404] [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: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Current understanding of what sustains public health programs is derived primarily from evaluations of programs delivered for only a few years. To improve program planning and knowledge on program sustainment, we examined real-world population programs that have been delivered for >2 years. Our focus was physical activity and nutrition programs for obesity prevention. We identified programs through published literature and searched through publicly available information on the theoretical factors determining sustainment. We reviewed 90 programs and explored intervention characteristics, provider, delivery and process level factors, and the outer environment influences. Programs were sustained on average 15 years and more frequently characterised as behavioural change skills programs targeting children, funded by non-government organisations and delivered by community organisations. Most programs had undergone some modification (n = 55). Differences between programs were observed across key factors: Programs sustained 15+ years were mainly behaviour skills programs (n = 21); and characterised by interactive designs (i.e., face-to-face or digital) over static innovations (i.e., print material) compared with those sustained <15 years (p = 0.024). While government funding supported many of the programs (n = 45;), those sustained 15+ years were more likely to have been commercially funded (p = 0.044); and were less likely to have current community involvement (p = 0.013). Differences in ownership and funding were also observed across countries. While multiple factors may influence program sustainment, longer delivered programs where distinguished by their program characteristics and outer contextual factors, suggesting such factors may have an important role in sustaining programs in the longer-term.
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- Melanie Crane
- Sydney School of Public Health, Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre, The Sax Institute, 235 Jones Street, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia.
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre, The Sax Institute, 235 Jones Street, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Hunter New England Population Health, Hunter New England Local Health District, Wallsend, NSW, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton, NSW, Australia; School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; National Centre of Implementation Science, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre, The Sax Institute, 235 Jones Street, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia; National Centre of Implementation Science, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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Perry A, Gardener C, Shieh J, Hồ QT, Doan A, Bhui K. Investigating the acceptability of a culturally adapted acceptance and commitment therapy group for UK Vietnamese communities: A practice-based feasibility study. Transcult Psychiatry 2024:13634615241228071. [PMID: 38529626 DOI: 10.1177/13634615241228071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an empirically supported psychotherapy that offers promise for the mental health of minoritised ethnic populations. Given the diversity of those presenting to inner-city services and barriers to accessing appropriate mental healthcare, we sought to develop a culturally syntonic ACT intervention for UK Vietnamese refugee communities in a practice-based partnership project between a National Health Service and local third-sector service in East London. The aim was to explore the feasibility, acceptability and impact of the adapted intervention to inform culturally inclusive clinical practice and future research. We outline key aspects of Vietnamese belief systems and culture, and consider how these might influence the optimisation of group-based ACT. We then present a mixed-method evaluation of the seven-session adapted ACT group for 11 participants (9 male and 5 female, aged between 44 and 73 years). Individual-level change analyses indicated clinically significant improvements in psychological flexibility for the minority of participants and a mixed pattern for impact on well-being. A thematic analysis and descriptive approach examined acceptability, feasibility and narratives of impact. Participants reported positive feedback on group experience, relevance and usefulness, and emergent themes indicate that the group facilitated key acceptance, commitment and behaviour-change processes, promoted social connections and increased engagement in meaningful life activities in relation to new perspectives and values-based action. Limitations are outlined, but overall, findings suggest preliminary support for the potential beneficial effect of the adapted ACT group as a feasible, culturally acceptable therapeutic approach for UK Vietnamese communities that is worthy of further investigation.
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- East London NHS Foundation Trust
- University of Oxford
- World Psychiatric Association Collaborating Centre (Research, Training, Policy) Oxford
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Drake M, Scratch SE, Jackman A, Scheinberg A, Wilson M, Knight S. Adapting TeachABI to the local needs of Australian educators - a critical step for successful implementation. BRAIN IMPAIR 2024; 25:IB23094. [PMID: 38566297 DOI: 10.1071/ib23094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Background The present study is the foundational project of TeachABI-Australia , which aims to develop and implement an accessible, nation-wide digital resource for educators to address their unmet acquired brain injury (ABI)-related professional learning needs. The aim of the present study was to identify the adaptations required to improve the suitability and acceptability of the TeachABI professional development module within the Australian education system from the perspectives of Australian educators. Methods The research design employed an integrated knowledge translation approach and followed the ADAPT Guidance for undertaking adaptability research. A purposive sample of eight educators eligible to teach primary school in Australia provided feedback on the module through a quantitative post-module feedback questionnaire and a qualitative semi-structured interview. Results Participants rated the acceptability of the module as 'Completely Acceptable ' (Mdn = 5, IQR = 1), and reported 'only Minor' changes were required (Mdn = 2, IQR = 0.25) to improve the suitability to the Australian context. Qualitative analysis of transcripts revealed three broad categories: (1) the usefulness of TeachABI , (2) the local fit of TeachABI , and (3) pathways for implementing TeachABI in the local setting. Recommended adaptations to the module collated from participant feedback included changes to language, expansion of content, and inclusion of Australian resources, legislation, and videos. Conclusions TeachABI is acceptable to Australian educators but requires modifications to tailor the resource to align with the unique schooling systems, needs, and culture of the local setting. The systematic methodological approach to adaptation outlined in this study will serve as a guide for future international iterations of TeachABI .
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- Marnie Drake
- Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Vic., Australia; and Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada; and Bloorview Research Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada; and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; and Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Vic., Australia; and Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Vic., Australia; and Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Vic., Australia; and Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Vic., Australia; and Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Vic., Australia; and Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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Pettersson K, Liedgren P, Lyon AR, Hasson H, von Thiele Schwarz U. Fidelity-consistency and deliberateness of modifications in parenting programs. Implement Sci Commun 2024; 5:13. [PMID: 38351018 PMCID: PMC10865709 DOI: 10.1186/s43058-024-00545-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Evidence-based interventions (EBIs) are frequently modified in practice. It is recommended that decisions to modify EBIs should be made deliberately to ensure fidelity-consistency, yet the relationship between fidelity-consistency and deliberateness is not well understood. This study aims to explore modifications in a sample of practitioners delivering evidence-based parenting programs (i.e., interventions to strengthen parent-child relationships, reduce harmful interactions, and improve child health and well-being). The study investigated three research questions: (1) What kind of modifications are made during the delivery of parenting programs? (2) To what degree are the identified modifications consistent with the core functions of each program? and (3) Is deliberateness associated with the fidelity-consistency of the identified modifications? METHODS In total, 28 group leaders of five widely disseminated parenting programs in Sweden participated in five focus groups, and two participants from each group also participated in individual interviews (n = 10). A content analysis approach was used where the identification of modifications was directed by the Framework for Reporting Adaptations and Modifications-Enhanced (FRAME) and then assessed for fidelity-consistency and four levels of deliberateness (universal, situational, conditional, and unintentional). Chi-square tests were performed to compare consistent and inconsistent modifications, and logistic regression was performed to explore whether deliberateness predicted consistency. RESULTS A total of 137 content modifications were identified, covering most of the content modification categories in FRAME. The most common were tailoring/tweaking/refining, adding elements, shortening/condensing, lengthening/extending, and integrating another treatment. Modifications were mostly fidelity-consistent but consistency varied greatly among categories. Furthermore, modifications made unintentionally or situationally were more likely to be fidelity-inconsistent. CONCLUSIONS These results indicate that explicit consideration of modifications and their impact could be essential for sustaining the fidelity-consistent use of EBIs, even as such interventions are continuously modified.
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- School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, Västerås, Sweden
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Procome Research Group, Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Medical Management Centre, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77, Stockholm, SE, Sweden
- Unit for Implementation and Evaluation, Center for Epidemiology and Community Medicine (CES), Stockholm County Council, 171 29, Stockholm, SE, Sweden
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- School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, Västerås, Sweden
- Procome Research Group, Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Medical Management Centre, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77, Stockholm, SE, Sweden
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Githinji P, Uribe ALM, Seguin-Fowler RA, Ayine P, On A, Villarreal DL, McNeely A, Szeszulski J, Rethorst CD. A qualitative exploration of the health needs and goals of urban women to inform the tailoring and adaptation of Strong Hearts Healthy Communities: a community-based cardiovascular disease prevention intervention. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:296. [PMID: 38273284 PMCID: PMC10811835 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-17818-1] [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: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND In the United States, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death and disability in women. CVD-modifiable risk factors, including poor diet quality and inadequate physical activity, can be addressed through evidence-based interventions (EBIs). Strong Hearts Healthy Communities (SHHC) is an EBI that has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing CVD risk and improving health outcomes among rural white women. The aims of this study were to understand the general health, diet, and physical activity-related needs and goals of women living in an urban community, to inform the tailoring and adaptation of the SHHC EBI to an urban setting and more diverse population. METHODS Focus groups (FGs) were conducted with African American/Black and Hispanic/Latinx women in the Dallas metropolitan area who had a BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 and engaged in ≤ 150 min per week of moderate physical activity. The data were coded using a team-based, deductive, and thematic analysis approach, that included multiple coders and in-depth discussions. RESULTS Four FGs with a total of 18 participants (79% Black and 21% Latinx) were conducted, and three themes were developed: (1) participants had adequate knowledge and positive attitudes towards healthy living but faced many barriers to practicing healthy behaviors; (2) culturally-based beliefs and community practices exerted a strong influence on behaviors related to food and stress, revealing barriers to healthy eating and generational differences in stress and stress management; (3) participants desired a more individualized approach to nutrition and physical activity interventions that included familiar and enjoyable activities and social support centered around shared health goals. CONCLUSIONS The SHHC intervention and similar health programs for Black/African American and Hispanic/Latinx women in urban settings should emphasize individualized nutrition and practical skills for healthy eating with accessible, familiar, and enjoyable exercises. Additionally, stress management strategies should be culturally and generationally sensitive and social support, whether through family, friends, or other program participants, should be based on shared health goals.
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- Phrashiah Githinji
- Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Dallas, TX, USA.
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- Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Dallas, TX, USA
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Bhuiya AR, Sutherland J, Boateng R, Bain T, Skidmore B, Perrier L, Makarski J, Munce S, Lewis I, Graham ID, Holroyd-Leduc J, Straus SE, Stelfox HT, Strifler L, Lokker C, Li LC, Leung FH, Dobbins M, Puchalski Ritchie LM, Squires JE, Rac VE, Fahim C, Kastner M. A scoping review reveals candidate quality indicators of knowledge translation and implementation science practice tools. J Clin Epidemiol 2024; 165:111205. [PMID: 37939744 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2023.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To identify candidate quality indicators from existing tools that provide guidance on how to practice knowledge translation and implemenation science (KT practice tools) across KT domains (dissemination, implementation, sustainability, and scalability). STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING We conducted a scoping review using the Joanna Briggs Institute Manual for Evidence Synthesis. We systematically searched multiple electronic databases and the gray literature. Documents were independently screened, selected, and extracted by pairs of reviewers. Data about the included articles, KT practice tools, and candidate quality indicators were analyzed, categorized, and summarized descriptively. RESULTS Of 43,060 titles and abstracts that were screened from electronic databases and gray literature, 850 potentially relevant full-text articles were identified, and 253 articles were included in the scoping review. Of these, we identified 232 unique KT practice tools from which 27 unique candidate quality indicators were generated. The identified candidate quality indicators were categorized according to the development (n = 17), evaluation (n = 5) and adaptation (n = 3) of the tools, and engagement of knowledge users (n = 2). No tools were identified that appraised the quality of KT practice tools. CONCLUSIONS The development of a quality appraisal instrument of KT practice tools is needed. The results will be further refined and finalized in order to develop a quality appraisal instrument for KT practice tools.
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- Aunima R Bhuiya
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- North York General Hospital, Research and Innovation, North York, Ontario, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Research and Innovation, North York, Ontario, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Research and Innovation, North York, Ontario, Canada
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- University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Research and Innovation, North York, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa and Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine and the O'Brien Institute for Public Health, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Emergency Medicine, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Program for Health System and Technology Evaluation, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research at Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; North York General Hospital, Research and Innovation, North York, Ontario, Canada
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Njoki N, Cutherell M, Musau A, Mireri D, Nana-Sinkam A, Phillips M. Applying Human-Centered Design to Replicate an Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Intervention: A Case Study of Binti Shupavu in Kenya. GLOBAL HEALTH, SCIENCE AND PRACTICE 2023; 11:e2200557. [PMID: 38123950 PMCID: PMC10749645 DOI: 10.9745/ghsp-d-22-00557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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We present a case study describing the use of human-centered design (HCD) to determine how to adapt intervention components from an existing contraceptive uptake program for adolescent girls in 4 geographical contexts (Ethiopia, northern Nigeria, southern Nigeria, and Tanzania) for use in Kenya. First, we prioritized existing intervention components to be tested in Kenya using sacrificial concepts. Through these concepts, we identified key insights and behavioral archetypes from which to build higher-fidelity prototypes, leveraging existing program knowledge and resources while responding to unique opportunities for Kenyan adolescent girls. After 2 rounds of prototyping, we launched a high-fidelity intervention designed to improve contraceptive uptake among girls. We used program experience to identify strategies for improvement during early implementation. The resulting model, Binti Shupavu, is designed to tap into girls' aspirations and connect them with contraceptive use, build their trust in the health system, and work with influencers to build support for adolescent contraceptive use, following the global user journey. In the first year of implementation (January-December 2022), the intervention was scaled from 90 facilities to 360 facilities and reached 60,111 adolescent girls aged 10-19 years. Of these, 21,698 were new voluntary contraceptive users (36%) and an additional 3,873 (19%) were continuing users.Our design process suggests that HCD is a promising tool for navigating replication. The emphasis on users' perspectives, testing to learn, and collaboration facilitated a deep understanding of the new user population, thus guiding program designers to balance using existing components with developing new ones based on the population's unique needs. Finally, HCD has potential to support the localization agenda if design teams are supported by national, regional, and global experts to be aware of and use the evidence and implementation experience from earlier work.
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- Population Services International, Washington, DC, USA
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Green F, Axford N, Eastmond N, Berry V, Mannes J, Allen K, Callaghan L, Hobbs T. Transporting an Evidence-based Youth Development Program to a New Country: A Narrative Description and Analysis of Pre-implementation Adaptation. JOURNAL OF PREVENTION (2022) 2023; 44:729-747. [PMID: 37768424 PMCID: PMC10638196 DOI: 10.1007/s10935-023-00742-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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There is a pressing need to prevent and address youth crime and violence owing to its prevalence, harms and cost to society. Interventions with proven effectiveness in doing this exist. Adopting and adapting them in new contexts is potentially cost-effective. However, more research is needed into how to make adaptations that enhance intervention implementation, effectiveness and maintenance in new settings. This article reports the pre-implementation adaptation work involved in transporting Becoming a Man (BAM) from the US to the UK. BAM is a selective school-based youth development program for 12-18 year-old boys that aims to improve school engagement and reduce interactions with the criminal justice system. We describe the nature of and rationale for adaptations and identify learning for future adaptation efforts. An adaptation team comprising the intervention developers, new providers and the evaluators met weekly for 10 weeks, applying a structured, pragmatic and evidence-informed approach to adapt the BAM curriculum and implementation process. Changes were informed by documentary analysis, group-based discussions and site visits. The group agreed 27 changes to the content of 17/30 lessons, at both surface (e.g., cultural references) and deep (key mechanisms or concepts) levels. Of 28 contextual factors considered, 15 discrepancies between the US and UK were identified and resolved (e.g., differences in staffing arrangements). Strengths of the process were the blend of expertise on the adaptation team in the program and local context, and constant reference to and ongoing refinement of the program theory of change. Limitations included the lack of involvement of school staff or students. Further research is needed into potential conflicts between stakeholder perspectives during adaptation and whose views to prioritise and when.
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- Finlay Green
- Dartington Service Design Lab, Buckfastleigh, UK
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- Dartington Service Design Lab, Buckfastleigh, UK
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- Dartington Service Design Lab, Buckfastleigh, UK
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Verweij L, Oesch S, Naef R. Tailored implementation of the FICUS multicomponent family support intervention in adult intensive care units: findings from a mixed methods contextual analysis. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:1339. [PMID: 38041092 PMCID: PMC10693161 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-10285-1] [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: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Family in Intensive Care UnitS (FICUS) trial investigates the clinical effectiveness of a multicomponent, nurse-led interprofessional family support intervention (FSI) and explores its implementation in intensive care units (ICUs). The local context of each ICU strongly influences intervention performance in practice. To promote FSI uptake and to reduce variation in intervention delivery, we aimed to develop tailored implementation strategies. METHODS A mixed method contextual analysis guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) was performed from March to June 2022 on eight ICUs assigned to the intervention group. ICU key clinical partners were asked to complete a questionnaire on CFIR inner setting measures (i.e., organizational culture, resources, learning climate and leadership engagement) and the Organizational Readiness for Implementing Change (ORIC) scale prior to group interviews, which were held to discuss barriers and facilitators to FSI implementation. Descriptive analysis and pragmatic rapid thematic analysis were used. Then, tailored implementation strategies were developed for each ICU. RESULTS In total, 33 key clinical partners returned the questionnaire and 40 attended eight group interviews. Results showed a supportive environment, with CFIR inner setting and ORIC measures each rated above 3 (scale: 1 low-5 high value), with leadership engagement scoring highest (median 4.00, IQR 0.38). Interview data showed that the ICU teams were highly motivated and committed to implementing the FSI. They reported limited resources, new interprofessional information exchange, and role adoption of nurses as challenging. CONCLUSION We found that important pre-conditions for FSI implementation, such as leadership support, a supportive team culture, and a good learning climate were present. Some aspects, such as available resources, interprofessional collaboration and family nurses' role adoption were of concern and needed attention. An initial set of implementation strategies were relevant to all ICUs, but some additions and adaptation to local needs were required. Multi-component interventions are challenging to implement within complex systems, such as ICUs. This pragmatic, theory-guided, mixed methods contextual analysis demonstrated high readiness and commitment to FSI implementation in the context of a clinical trial and enabled the specification of a tailored, multifaceted implementation strategy.
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- Lotte Verweij
- Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
- Centre of Clinical Nursing Science, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Centre of Clinical Nursing Science, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Le PD, Agrest M, Kankan T, Dev S, Mascayano F, Dahl C, Mitkiewicz F, Schilling S, Conover S, Fernández AR, Burrone MS, Lumerman J, Gonzalez MJJ, Fader K, Cavalcanti MT, Alvarado R, Yang LH, Susser ES. Critical Time Intervention - Task-Shifting for Individuals with Psychosis in Latin America: A Multi-stakeholder Qualitative Analysis of Implementation Barriers and Facilitators. GLOBAL IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS 2023; 3:325-339. [PMID: 38274494 PMCID: PMC10810049 DOI: 10.1007/s43477-023-00090-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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This article presents the results of a qualitative study conducted to understand the barriers and facilitators in implementing a pilot trial of Critical Time Intervention-Task-Shifting-a time-limited, community-based, recovery-oriented intervention for individuals with psychosis-in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Santiago, Chile. Data included 40 semi-structured interviews with service users, task-shifting providers, and administrators. Analysis proceeded in three iterative phases and combined inductive and deductive approaches. Coding frameworks for implementation factors, and whether or not they acted as barriers and facilitators, were developed and refined using many domains and constructs from the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Barriers and facilitators were ultimately grouped into five domains: 1-Personal; 2-Interpersonal; 3-Intervention; 4-Mental Health System; and 5-Contextual. A rating system was also developed and applied, which enabled comparisons across stakeholders and study sites. Major facilitators included intervention characteristics such as the roles of the task-shifting providers and community-based care. Top barriers included mental health stigma and community conditions (violence). Nevertheless, the findings suggest that Critical Time Intervention-Task-Shifting is largely acceptable and feasible, and could contribute to efforts to strengthen community mental health systems of care for individuals with psychosis in Latin America, especially in advancing the task-shifting strategy and the recovery-oriented approach.
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- PhuongThao D. Le
- School of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- Proyecto Suma, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Instituto de Investigaciones, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Teachers College of Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY, USA
- Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Silberman School of Social Work, City University of New York Hunter College, New York, NY, USA
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- Instituto Austral de Salud Mental, Neuquen, Argentina
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- New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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- School of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, NY, USA
- Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY, USA
- Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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Brewer SK, Corbin CM, Baumann AA, Stirman SW, Jones JM, Pullmann MD, Lyon AR. Development of a method for Making Optimal Decisions for Intervention Flexibility during Implementation (MODIFI): A modified Delphi study. RESEARCH SQUARE 2023:rs.3.rs-3467152. [PMID: 37961432 PMCID: PMC10635387 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3467152/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Background Intervention adaptation is often necessary to improve the fit between evidence-based practices/programs and implementation contexts. Existing frameworks describe intervention adaptation processes but do not provide detailed steps for prospectively designing adaptations, are designed for researchers, and require substantial time and resources to complete. A pragmatic approach to guide implementers through developing and assessing adaptations in local contexts is needed. The goal of this project was to develop Making Optimal Decisions for Intervention Flexibility during Implementation (MODIFI), a method for intervention adaptation that leverages human centered design methods and is tailored to the needs of intervention implementers working in applied settings with limited time and resources. Method MODIFI was iteratively developed via a mixed-methods modified Delphi process. Feedback was collected from 43 implementation research and practice experts. Two rounds of data collection gathered quantitative ratings of acceptability (Round 1) and feasibility (Round 2), as well as qualitative feedback regarding MODIFI revisions analyzed using conventional content analysis. Results In Round 1, most participants rated all proposed components as essential but identified important avenues for revision which were incorporated into MODIFI prior to Round 2. Round 2 emphasized feasibility, where ratings were generally high and fewer substantive revisions were recommended. Round 2 changes largely surrounded operationalization of terms/processes and sequencing of content. Results include a detailed presentation of the final version of the three-step MODIFI method (Step 1: Learn about the users, local context, and intervention; Step 2: Adapt the intervention; Step 3: Evaluate the adaptation) along with a case example of its application. Discussion MODIFI is a pragmatic method that was developed to extend the contributions of other research-based adaptation theories, models, and frameworks while integrating methods that are tailored to the needs of intervention implementers. Guiding teams to tailor evidence-based interventions to their local context may extend for whom, where, and under what conditions an intervention can be effective.
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- Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis: Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine
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Day S. Frameworks for cultural adaptation of psychosocial interventions: A systematic review with narrative synthesis. DEMENTIA 2023; 22:1921-1949. [PMID: 37515347 PMCID: PMC10644683 DOI: 10.1177/14713012231192360] [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] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Psychosocial dementia interventions may be less effective when used with populations for whom they were not initially intended. Cultural adaptation of interventions aims to increase effectiveness of interventions by enhancing cultural relevance. Use of theoretical frameworks may promote more systematic cultural adaptation. The aim of this review was to provide a comprehensive synthesis of published cultural adaptation frameworks for psychosocial interventions to understand important elements of cultural adaptation and guide framework selection. METHOD Five scientific databases, grey literature and reference lists were searched to January 2023 to identify cultural adaptation frameworks for psychosocial interventions. Papers were included that presented cultural adaptation frameworks for psychosocial interventions. Data were mapped to the framework for reporting adaptations and modifications to evidence-based interventions, then analysed using thematic synthesis. RESULTS Twelve cultural adaptation frameworks met inclusion criteria. They were mostly developed in the United States and for adaptation of psychological interventions. The main elements of cultural adaptation for psychosocial interventions were modifying intervention content, changing context (where, by whom an intervention is delivered) and consideration of fidelity to the original intervention. Most frameworks suggested that key intervention components must be retained to ensure fidelity, however guidance was not provided on how to identify or retain these key components. Engagement (ways to reach and involve recipients) and cultural competence of therapists were found to be important elements for cultural adaptation. CONCLUSIONS Comprehensive frameworks are available to guide cultural adaptation of psychosocial dementia interventions. More work is required to articulate how to ensure fidelity during adaptation, including how to identify and retain key intervention components.
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- Sally Day
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Van Godwin J, Moore G, O’Reilly D, Hamilton M, Clift N, Moore SC. Hospital-based violence prevention programmes in South Wales Emergency Departments: A process evaluation protocol. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0293086. [PMID: 37878634 PMCID: PMC10599583 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Addressing violence related harm is a global public health priority. While violence is primarily managed in the criminal justice system, healthcare supports and manages those injured by violence. Emergency Departments (EDs), the primary destination for those seriously injured, have emerged as a candidate location for violence prevention initiatives. There is limited evaluation of ED-based violence prevention, and a lack of guidance for the implementation and delivery of them. Nurse-led Violence Prevention Teams (VPTs) have been developed and implemented in two EDs in Wales, UK. This protocol describes methods used in the process evaluation of these VPTs. AIM To understand how VPTs function, how they were implemented, and mechanisms of impact, as well as the exploration of wider contextual factors influencing their function. METHODS Adopting a critical realist approach and informed by the Medical Research Council (MRC) guidance for process evaluations, the process evaluation will employ qualitative methods to collect and analyse data: a scoping review of evidence of effectiveness that considers the causal mechanisms underpinning violence; a documentary analysis to determine operational considerations concerning the development, implementation and delivery of the VPTs; a descriptive analysis of routine ED data to characterise the prevalence of violence-related attendances in each ED; interviews with professional stakeholders (N = 60) from the violence prevention ecologies in which the VPTs are embedded. DISCUSSION This protocol outlines a process evaluation of a novel, nurse led violence prevention intervention. Findings will be used to inform policy makers' decision making on whether and how VPTs should be used in practice in other EDs across the UK, and the extent that a single operational model should be adjusted to address the local characteristic of violence. To the authors knowledge, this is the first process evaluation of a UK-based, nurse led Emergency Department Violence Prevention Team. TRIAL REGISTRATION Protocol registration ISRCTN: 15286575. Registered 13th March, 2023.
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- Jordan Van Godwin
- DECIPHer, School of Social Sciences, SPARK, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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- DECIPHer, School of Social Sciences, SPARK, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
- Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health, School of Social Sciences, SPARK, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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- South Wales Trauma Network, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Port Talbot, Wales, United Kingdom
- Academic Department of Military Surgery and Trauma, ICT Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- DECIPHer, School of Social Sciences, SPARK, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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- DECIPHer, School of Social Sciences, SPARK, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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- Violence Research Group, School of Dentistry, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
- Security, Crime and Intelligence Innovation Institute, SPARK, School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Abu-Rish Blakeney E, Baird J, Beaird G, Khan A, Parente VM, O’Brien KD, Zierler BK, O’Leary KJ, Weiner BJ. How and why might interprofessional patient- and family-centered rounds improve outcomes among healthcare teams and hospitalized patients? A conceptual framework informed by scoping and narrative literature review methods. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1275480. [PMID: 37886364 PMCID: PMC10598853 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1275480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Poor communication within healthcare contributes to inefficiencies, medical errors, conflict, and other adverse outcomes. A promising model to improve outcomes resulting from poor communication in the inpatient hospital setting is Interprofessional Patient- and Family-Centered rounds (IPFCR). IPFCR brings two or more health professions together with hospitalized patients and families as part of a consistent, team-based routine to share information and collaboratively arrive at a daily plan of care. A growing body of literature focuses on implementation and outcomes of IPFCR to improve healthcare quality and team and patient outcomes. Most studies report positive changes following IPFCR implementation. However, conceptual frameworks and theoretical models are lacking in the IPFCR literature and represent a major gap that needs to be addressed to move this field forward. The purpose of this two-part review is to propose a conceptual framework of how IPFCR works. The goal is to articulate a framework that can be tested in subsequent research studies. Published IPFCR literature and relevant theories and frameworks were examined and synthesized to explore how IPFCR works, to situate IPFCR in relation to existing models and frameworks, and to postulate core components and underlying causal mechanisms. A preliminary, context-specific, conceptual framework is proposed illustrating interrelationships between four core components of IPFCR (interprofessional approach, intentional patient and family engagement, rounding structure, shared development of a daily care plan), improvements in communication, and better outcomes.
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- Erin Abu-Rish Blakeney
- Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics, School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- School of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics, School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Global Health, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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Vaca Lopez PL, Warner EL, Waters AR, van Thiel Berghuijs KM, Anderson JS, Ray N, Tsukamoto T, Kaddas HK, Fair D, Lewis M, Park ER, Perez GK, Kirchhoff AC. Adaptation and Development of a Health Insurance Education Program for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2023; 12:692-700. [PMID: 36706435 PMCID: PMC10611966 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2022.0103] [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] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Introduction: Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients report low health insurance literacy. We interviewed AYAs to gain their perspectives on the content and delivery of the Huntsman-Intermountain adolescent and young adult cancer health insurance (HIAYA CHAT) program. Methods: From October 2019 to March 2020, we interviewed N = 24 insured AYAs with cancer aged 18-39 years. Participants were recruited by study staff and social media. We elicited feedback on proposed HIAYA CHAT content including insurance terms/definitions, insurance coverage components, insurance legislation, cost management, and the suitability of the intervention delivery. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and inductively analyzed using NVivo 12. We coded feedback into three categories of results: (1) delivery of HIAYA CHAT, (2) endorsements of proposed HIAYA CHAT content, and (3) recommendations to expand and improve HIAYA CHAT. Results: Participants were 58% female, 79% non-Hispanic white, and 79% receiving cancer treatment. First, AYAs felt that three to four different content areas, each 30 minutes or less, seemed feasible and that delivery should be through an online platform. Second, participants reflected on times during their treatment when having more insurance knowledge (e.g., appeals process) would have been useful, endorsing content about insurance policies, legal protections, and legislative impacts on health care costs. Third, AYAs recommended evaluating patients' health insurance literacy before starting HIAYA CHAT and wanted concrete learning tools (e.g., sample medical bills and budgeting). Conclusion: AYAs with cancer wanted health insurance education to include information about insurance policies and protections using tangible examples through an online delivery. Describing AYAs preferences for interventions may improve relevance and efficacy of the program. Clinical Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04448678.
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- Perla L. Vaca Lopez
- Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- College of Nursing at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Intermountain Medical Oncology, Intermountain Healthcare, Murray, Utah, USA
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- Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Deparment of Pediatrics, Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Intermountain Medical Oncology, Intermountain Healthcare, Murray, Utah, USA
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- Health Policy Research Center, Mongan Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Health Policy Research Center, Mongan Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Dearing J, Masquillier C, van Olmen J, Zieff SG, Liu A, Rollins A. Reciprocal coproduction as a basis for the diffusion of global health innovations. BMJ Glob Health 2023; 8:e013134. [PMID: 37793816 PMCID: PMC10551926 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2023-013134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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Global health reciprocal innovations originate in low-income and middle-income countries as well as high-income countries before their developers communicate about them with potential adopters in other countries as a transnational team. While communication technology has enabled a more rapid and broader sharing of information about innovations to prevent disease and improve health, innovations of various types have spread among countries, at all levels of income, for many centuries. In this article, we introduce the idea of reciprocal coproduction as a basis for the international sharing of information about innovations that exhibit potential for improving global health. Reciprocal coproduction occurs through two relational team-based processes: developer-led reinvention of an innovation so that it retains its desirable causal effects and implementer-led adaptation of that innovation so that it is compatible with new contexts into which it is introduced. Drawing on research and our own experiences across a range of health issues, we discuss common barriers to reciprocal coproduction and the diffusion of reciprocal innovations. We conclude with lessons drawn from dissemination and implementation science about the effective translation of reciprocal innovations from country to country so that researchers, policy-makers and social entrepreneurs can best ensure equity, accelerate adoptions and heighten the likelihood that global health reciprocal innovations will make a positive difference in health.
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- James Dearing
- Department of Communication, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Primary and Interdisciplinary Care, University of Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium
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- Department of Kinesiology, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California, USA
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- San Francisco Department of Public Health, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Flaherty KE, Klarman MB, Zakariah AN, Mahama MN, Osei-Ampofo M, Nelson EJ, Becker TK. Evaluating the prerequisites for adapting a paediatric nighttime telemedicine and medication delivery service to a setting with high malarial burden: A cross-sectional pre-implementation study. Trop Med Int Health 2023; 28:763-770. [PMID: 37536706 DOI: 10.1111/tmi.13921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We sought to evaluate the prerequisites (demand, interest, feasibility) for adapting a paediatric nighttime telemedicine and medication delivery service (TMDS) to Ghana. METHODS A cross-sectional survey of households and associated healthcare providers was conducted in urban and rural Ghana. Households were identified through randomised geospatial sampling; households with at least one child <10 years were enrolled. Household surveys collected information relating to demographics, household resources, standardised case scenarios, recent paediatric health events, satisfaction with healthcare access, and interest in TMDS intervention models. Providers were identified by households and enrolled. Provider surveys collected provider type, hours of operation, services, and opinions of a TMDS model. RESULTS A total of 511 (263 urban, 248 rural) households and 18 providers (10 urban, 8 rural) were surveyed. A total of 262 health events involving children <10 years were reported, of which 47% occurred at night. Care was sought for >70% of health events presenting at night; however, care-seeking was delayed until morning or later for >75% of these events; 54% of households expressed dissatisfaction with their current access to paediatric care at night; 99% of households expressed that a nighttime TMDS service for children would be directly useful to their families. Correspondingly, 17 of 18 providers stated that a TMDS was needed in their community; >99% of households had access to a cellular phone. All households expressed willingness to use their phones to call a TMDS and allow a TMDS provider into their homes at night. Willingness to pay and provider-recommended price points varied by setting. CONCLUSIONS Prerequisites for adapting a TMDS to Ghana were met. A nighttime paediatric TMDS service was found to be needed, appealing, and feasible in Ghana. These data motivate the adaptation of a TMDS to urban and rural Ghana.
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- Katelyn E Flaherty
- Section of Global Health, Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
- Department of Environmental & Global Health, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Environmental & Global Health, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Section of Global Health, Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
- National Ambulance Service, Ministry of Health, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Environmental & Global Health, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Section of Global Health, Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
- Department of Environmental & Global Health, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
- Center for African Studies, Colleges of Liberal Arts & Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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Daniels J, Peters RPH, Portle S, Mashabela N, Struthers H, Radebe O, Nel D, Medina-Marino A, Bongo C, Stephenson R. Developing the Speaking Out and Allying Relationships Intervention on Videoconference for HIV-Positive GBMSM in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Am J Mens Health 2023; 17:15579883231197355. [PMID: 37675590 PMCID: PMC10486223 DOI: 10.1177/15579883231197355] [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: 03/26/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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In South Africa, HIV prevalence for gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men (GBMSM) is as high as 49.5%, yet only 25.7% are taking treatment, resulting in transmission risk between partners and the need for dyadic interventions for men in relationships. Through our preliminary research, we identified the evidence-based intervention Healthy Relationships (HR)-an HIV risk assessment and status disclosure intervention for those in relationships-to be tailored into videoconference format for partnered HIV-positive GBMSM in South Africa. The HR adaptation, called SOAR (Speaking Out & Allying Relationships), applied a human-centered design approach. In-depth interviews were conducted with HIV-positive GBMSM (N = 15) to refine intervention preferences with results used to establish a beta SOAR. A trained interventionist conducted SOAR functionality (n = 6) and usability (n = 7) tests with separate invited groups composed of the original participants interviewed. Field logs, focus group discussions, and a study-specific preference survey were administered. Thematic analysis and descriptive statistics were completed with a convergent analytical approach used to understand usability. Overall experience of GBMSM in SOAR was good (69%) or excellent (31%). More than half of the participants (61%) rated using videoconferencing for SOAR as good, with 38% rating it as fair. All participants stated that SOAR was understandable and satisfactory with willingness to recommend it to other GBMSM. This adaptation approach was effective, and the resultant SOAR intervention has the potential to improve individual coping and HIV communication skills with partners to engage with biomedical prevention and in turn support GBMSM couples.
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- Joseph Daniels
- Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Foundation for Professional Development, East London, South Africa
- Division of Medical Microbiology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Engage Men’s Health, East London, South Africa
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- Desmond Tutu HIV Centre, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Foundation for Professional Development, East London, South Africa
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- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Foley H, Bugarcic A, Adams J, Wardle J, Leach M, Steel A. Criteria for the selection, evaluation and application of traditional knowledge in contemporary health practice, education, research and policy: A systematic review. Health Info Libr J 2023; 40:233-261. [PMID: 37531012 DOI: 10.1111/hir.12499] [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: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) is highly utilised and draws on traditional knowledge (TK) as evidence, raising a need to explore how TK is currently used. OBJECTIVES Examine criteria used to select, evaluate and apply TK in contemporary health contexts. METHODS Systematic search utilising academic databases (AMED, CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, SSCI, ProQuest Dissertations Theses Global), Trip clinical database and Google search engine. Citations and reference lists of included articles were searched. Reported use of TK in contemporary settings was mapped against a modified 'Exploration-Preparation-Implementation-Sustainment' (EPIS) implementation framework. RESULTS From the 54 included articles, EPIS mapping found TK is primarily used in the Exploration phase of implementation (n = 54), with little reporting on Preparation (n = 16), Implementation process (n = 6) or Sustainment (n = 4) of TK implementation. Criteria used in selection, evaluation and application of TK commonly involved validation with other scientific/traditional evidence sources, or assessment of factors influencing knowledge translation. DISCUSSION One of the difficulties in validation of TK (as a co-opted treatment) against other evidence sources is comparing like with like as TK often takes a holistic approach. This complicates further planning and evaluation of implementation. CONCLUSION This review identifies important criteria for evaluating current and potential contemporary use of TK, identifying gaps in research and practice for finding, appraising and applying relevant TK studies for clinical care.
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- Hope Foley
- Faculty of Health, Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia
- National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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- National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia
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- National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia
- National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia
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Wu E, Lee YG, Vinogradov V, Kali S, Yelkeyev A, Goddard-Eckrich DA, Dasgupta A, Hess L. Intervention Adaptation and Implementation Method for Real-World Constraints and Using New Technologies. RESEARCH ON SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE 2023; 33:562-570. [PMID: 37575669 PMCID: PMC10419326 DOI: 10.1177/10497315221120605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Purpose Rigorous adaptation methods are needed to revise existing evidence-based behavioral interventions for implementation for new target populations, revised/updated outcomes, new delivery modalities, recent advances, and new technologies. We describe an adaptation method designed to overcome the real-world challenges of having very limited existing expertise, resources, and time. Method This adaptation method and accompanying visualization tool ("Deconstruction/Reconstruction Matrix") preserves theoretical mechanisms of behavior change, accounts for challenges in utilizing new technologies, and strengthens clinical processes, with an emphasis on safety. Results The adaptation of an in-person HIV behavioral intervention for sexual and gender diverse men in Kazakhstan to one delivered remotely via telecommunication and social media technologies exemplifies the process and strengths of the method, concomitantly resulting in recommendations for adaptation and implementation of mobile health (mHealth) and digital health interventions. Discussion This method allows researchers and clinicians to adapt interventions rapidly and rigorously and to benefit from new technologies.
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- Elwin Wu
- Social Intervention Group, Columbia School of Social Work, New York, NY, USA
- Global Health Research Center of Central Asia, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Social Intervention Group, Columbia School of Social Work, New York, NY, USA
- Global Health Research Center of Central Asia, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Global Health Research Center of Central Asia, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Global Health Research Center of Central Asia, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Social Intervention Group, Columbia School of Social Work, New York, NY, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Chambers DA. Advancing adaptation of evidence-based interventions through implementation science: progress and opportunities. FRONTIERS IN HEALTH SERVICES 2023; 3:1204138. [PMID: 37342795 PMCID: PMC10277471 DOI: 10.3389/frhs.2023.1204138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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While the recognition of the need to adapt interventions to improve their fit with populations and service systems has been well established within the scientific community, limited consideration of the role of adaptation within implementation science has impeded progress toward optimal uptake of evidence-based care. This article reflects on the traditional paths through which adapted interventions were studies, progress made in recent years toward better integration of the science of adaptation within implementation studies with reference to a special publication series, and next steps for the field to continue to build a robust knowledge base on adaptation.
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Sheridan SL. From guidelines to decision aids and adherence supports: Insights from the process of evidence translation. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2023; 113:107806. [PMID: 37229931 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the evidence-translator's experience of the expert-recommended process of translating guidelines into tools for decision making, action, and adherence with the goal of improvement. METHODS A single reviewer dual reviewed the content, quality, certainty, and applicability of primary atherosclerotic cardiovascular prevention guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at the time of this work and used targeted searches of Medline to define the ideal structure and outcomes of tools; fill in gaps in guidelines; identify end-user needs; and choose and optimize existing tools in preparation for testing. RESULTS Guidelines addressed screening, treatments, and/or supports, but never the combination of all three. None provided all of the information needed for evidence translation. Searches in Medline filled in some evidence gaps and provided key insights into end-user needs and effective tools. However, evidence translators are left with complicated decisions about how to use and align evidence. CONCLUSION Guidelines provide some, but not all, of the evidence needed for evidence translation, requiring additional intensive work. Evidence gaps result in complicated decisions about how to use and align evidence and balance feasibility and rigor. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Guidelines, standards groups, and researchers should work to better support the process of evidence translation.
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Mbachu CO, Ekenna AC, Agbawodikeizu UP, Onwujekwe O. Role and use of evidence in health system response to COVID-19 in Nigeria: a mixed method study. Pan Afr Med J 2023; 44:191. [PMID: 37484579 PMCID: PMC10362686 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2023.44.191.38990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Introduction evidence-based decision-making in health is an aspiration needed to effectively respond to current outbreaks and prepare for future occurrences. This paper examines the roles and use of evidence in health systems response to COVID-19 in Nigeria. Methods this was a mixed method study comprising nine key informant interviews and rapid review of 126 official online documents, journal articles and media reports published from December 2019 to December 2020 with a national and sub-national focus. Key informants were drawn from the government agencies that were involved in making or implementing decisions on the health sector response to COVID-19. Data collection was performed by three researchers. Thematic analysis and narrative synthesis of data was done. Results various forms of evidence were used to make decisions on Nigeria´s health system response to COVID-19, and these are broadly classified into three, namely, i) lessons learned from past experiences such as community engagement activities, early recognition of risks and deployment of non-pharmaceutical pandemic control measures, ii) proven interventions with contextual relevance like the emphasis on hand hygiene education for health workers, and iii) risk assessment and situation analysis reports like adopting a multi-sector response to COVID-19 control, expanding COVID-19 diagnostic laboratories to new sites across the country, and relax lockdown restrictions while maintaining key limitations to curb a spike in COVID-19 cases. Conclusion Nigeria´s health system response to COVID-19 upheld the use of evidence in making critical decisions on the prevention and control of the pandemic.
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- Health Policy Research Group, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu, Nigeria
- Department of Community Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Health Policy Research Group, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu, Nigeria
- Department of Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Health Policy Research Group, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu, Nigeria
- Department of Health Administration and Management, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu, Nigeria
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Yang E, Dornisch A, Nerb L, Helsten T, Kaiser BN, Aristizabal P, Armenian S, Torno LL, Baca NM, Genensen MC, Su HI, Romero SA. A Multicomponent Telehealth Intervention to Improve Oncofertility Care Delivery Among Young Cancer Patients: A Pilot Study. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2023; 12:241-249. [PMID: 35639102 PMCID: PMC10124175 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2021.0224] [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] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose: Oncofertility care for pediatric, adolescent, and young adult cancer patients remains under-implemented across adult and pediatric oncology settings. We pilot tested an electronic health record (EHR)-enabled multicomponent oncofertility intervention (including screening, referral, and fertility consult) in an adult academic oncology program and systematically assessed intervention fit to pediatric and community oncology programs. Methods: Using surveys (n = 33), audits (n = 143), and interviews (n = 21) guided by implementation science frameworks, we pilot tested the EHR-enabled intervention for oncofertility care in young cancer patients at an adult oncology program and evaluated implementation outcomes. We interviewed health care providers from seven regional oncology and fertility programs about intervention fit to their clinical contexts. Results: We recruited 33 health care providers from an adult oncology setting and 15 health care providers from seven additional oncology and fertility settings. At the adult oncology setting, the intervention was found to be appropriate, acceptable, and feasible and improved the screening of fertility needs (from 30% pre- to 51% post-intervention); yet, some patients did not receive appropriate referrals to fertility consults. Providers across all settings suggested content and context modifications, such as adding options to the intervention or allowing the screening component to pop up at a second visit, to improve and adapt the intervention to better fit their clinical care contexts. Conclusions: We found that the EHR-enabled intervention increased the rate of goal-concordant oncofertility care delivery at an adult oncology program. We also identified facilitators, barriers, and needed adaptations to the intervention required for implementation and scaling-up across diverse oncology settings.
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- Emily Yang
- School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Moores Cancer Center, and University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Anthropology and Global Health Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, California, USA
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- Hyundai Cancer Institute, Children's Health of Orange County, Orange, California, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center, Rancho Mirage, California, USA
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- Moores Cancer Center, and University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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Abbas F, Monroe A, Kiware S, Khamis M, Serbantez N, Al- Mafazy AW, Mohamed F, Kigadye E. Stakeholder perspectives on a door-to-door intervention to increase community engagement for malaria elimination in Zanzibar. Malar J 2023; 22:51. [PMID: 36774478 PMCID: PMC9921074 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-023-04474-w] [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: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Malaria remains a major public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa. The 2021 World Health Organization (WHO) World Malaria Report indicates a slowing in the decline of malaria incidence since 2015. Malaria prevalence in Zanzibar has been maintained at less than 1% since 2010, however from 2018 to 2021, the annual number of reported malaria cases has gradually increased from 4106 to 9290. Community engagement has been emphasized by the WHO for reducing malaria transmission. To better understand the potential for a door-to-door approach for malaria, a three-month pilot programme was carried out. This qualitative study aimed at understanding stakeholder experiences with the pilot programme and considerations for its implementation. METHODS Through multistage sampling, four shehias (wards-the lowest administrative structure) with comparatively high (> 1.9 per 1000) and four with low (< 1 per 1000) incidence of local malaria cases were selected and involved in a door-to-door pilot intervention. The qualitative study was conducted after the pilot intervention and employed focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. All field notes were written on paper and audiotaped using digital audio-recorders. Summaries were developed by integrating field notes with reviews of recordings; themes were developed based on the topics identified a priori. Responses for each theme were summarized using an iterative process. RESULTS Most community members reported high levels of acceptance of door-to-door interventions. Some factors that might affect implementation of door-to-door include, low risk perception of the disease, local beliefs and practice, lack of initiative from the programme level to involve communities, and political instability during the election period. All Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) recommended this approach for community engagement, however, ensuring adequate resources was identified as a key factor for ensuring its sustainability. CONCLUSION The door-to-door intervention was perceived as helpful for promoting community engagement. There are several factors to consider including ensuring that CHVs are provided with adequate education, regular supervision, and have access to essential resources. Community leaders should be fully involved in choosing CHVs that are acceptable to the community. To ensure sustainability, the government should allocate sufficient resources and improve coordination systems.
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- Faiza Abbas
- Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Programme, Zanzibar, Tanzania. .,Open University of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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- grid.449467.c0000000122274844Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Baltimore, MD USA
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- grid.414543.30000 0000 9144 642XIfakara Health Institute, Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania ,Pan African Mosquito Control Association (PAMCA), Nairobi, Kenya
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- Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Programme, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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- U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative, U.S. Agency for International Development, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- grid.442447.50000 0001 0819 3175Open University of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- grid.442447.50000 0001 0819 3175Open University of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Wilkinson SA, Fjeldsoe B, Willcox JC. Evaluation of the Pragmatic Implementation of a Digital Health Intervention Promoting Healthy Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Gestational Weight Gain for Women Entering Pregnancy at a High Body Mass Index. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15030588. [PMID: 36771295 PMCID: PMC9921852 DOI: 10.3390/nu15030588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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txt4two is a multi-modality intervention promoting healthy pregnancy nutrition, physical activity (PA), and gestational weight gain (GWG), which had been previously evaluated in a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT). This study aimed to evaluate a pragmatic implementation of an adapted version of txt4two in a public tertiary hospital. Using a consecutive cohort design, txt4two was delivered to women with a pre-pregnancy BMI > 25 kg/m2, between 10 + 0 to 17 + 6 weeks. Control and intervention cohorts (n = 150) were planned, with surveys and weight measures at baseline and 36 weeks. The txt4two cohort received a dietetic goal-setting appointment and program (SMS, website, and videos). The navigation of disparate hospital systems and the COVID-19 pandemic saw adaptation and adoption take two years. The intervention cohort (n = 35; 43% full data) demonstrated significant differences (mean (SD)), compared to the control cohort (n = 97; 45% full data) in vegetable intake (+0.9 (1.2) versus +0.1 (0.7), p = 0.03), fiber-diet quality index (+0.6 (0.8) versus 0.1 (0.5), p = 0.012), and total diet quality index (+0.7 (1.1) versus +0.2 (±0.6), p = 0.008), but not for PA or GWG. Most (85.7%) intervention participants found txt4two extremely or moderately useful, and 92.9% would recommend it. Embedding the program in a non-RCT context raised implementation challenges. Understanding the facilitators and barriers to adaptation and adoption will strengthen the evidence for the refinement of implementation plans.
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- Shelley A. Wilkinson
- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-7-3365-6849
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
- Centre for Quality and Patient Safety, Institute of Health Transformation, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia
- Impact Obesity, South Melbourne, VIC 3205, Australia
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CanCOG ®: Cultural Adaptation of the Evidence-Based UCLA Cognitive Rehabilitation Intervention Program for Cancer Survivors in Portugal. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11010141. [PMID: 36611601 PMCID: PMC9819200 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11010141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Cognitive difficulties are highly prevalent and negatively impact cancer survivors' quality of life. The UCLA Cognitive Rehabilitation Intervention Program (in short, UCLA program) is an evidence-based intervention developed and tested in the US to address the cognitive complaints of cancer survivors. Since there are no cognitive rehabilitation programs available for Portuguese cancer-related settings, this study aimed to culturally adapt the UCLA program to Portugal. Nine steps were implemented for this cultural adaptation: needs assessment, initial contacts, translation, cultural adaptation, independent review by a panel of experts (n = 6), focus group discussions with cancer survivors (n = 11), systematization of inputs and improvement of the final materials, fidelity check, and preliminary acceptability assessment. The findings suggested that changes to the original materials were needed. A Portuguese name, "CanCOG®-Reabilitação Cognitiva no Cancro" (in English "CanCOG®-Cognitive Rehabilitation in Cancer"), and a logo were created to make it more memorable and appealing for the Portuguese population. The language was adjusted to ensure content accessibility and semantic and conceptual equivalence. Finally, references to several cultural aspects, such as habits, customs, and traditions, were adapted to fit the new cultural context. The UCLA program may be a promising tool to help alleviate the cognitive difficulties reported by cancer survivors in different cultural contexts. Future research is needed to confirm the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of its Portuguese version, "CanCOG®-Reabilitação Cognitiva no Cancro".
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Fernandez Turienzo C, Hull LH, Coxon K, Bollard M, Cross P, Seed PT, Shennan AH, Sandall J. A continuity of care programme for women at risk of preterm birth in the UK: Process evaluation of a hybrid randomised controlled pilot trial. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0279695. [PMID: 36634125 PMCID: PMC9836307 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0279695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The development and evaluation of specific maternity care packages designed to address preterm birth remains a public health priority. We aim to evaluate the implementation, context, and potential mechanisms of action, of a new care pathway that combined midwifery continuity of care with a specialist obstetric clinic for women at risk of preterm birth (POPPIE) in London (UK). METHODS We did a multiphase mixed method triangulation evaluation nested within a hybrid type 2, randomised controlled trial in London (United Kingdom). Pregnant women with identified risk factors for preterm birth were eligible for trial participation and randomly assigned (1:1) to either midwifery continuity of care linked to a specialist obstetric clinic (POPPIE group) or standard maternity care. The primary outcome was a composite of appropriate and timely interventions for the prevention and/or management of preterm labour and birth, analysed according to intention to treat. Clinical and process outcome data were abstracted from medical records and electronic data systems, and coded by study team members, who were masked to study group allocation. Implementation data were collected from meeting records and key documents, postnatal surveys (n = 164), semi-structured interviews with women (n = 30), healthcare providers and stakeholders (n = 24) pre-, mid and post implementation. Qualitative and quantitative data from meeting records and key documents were examined narratively. Qualitative data from interviews were analysed using three thematic frameworks: Proctor's (for implementation outcomes: appropriateness, adoption, feasibility, acceptability, fidelity, penetration, sustainability), the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (for determinants of implementation), and published program theories of continuity models (for potential mechanisms). Data triangulation followed a convergent parallel and pragmatic approach which brought quantitative and qualitative data together at the interpretation stage. We averaged individual implementation measures across all domains to give a single composite implementation strength score which was compared to the primary outcome. RESULTS Between May 9, 2017, and Sep 30, 2018, 553 women were assessed for eligibility and 334 were enrolled with less than 6% of loss to follow up (169 were assigned to the POPPIE group; 165 were to the standard group). There was no difference in the primary outcome (POPPIE group 83·3% versus standard group 84·7%; risk ratio 0·98 [95% CI 0·90 to 1·08]). Appropriateness and adoption: The introduction of the POPPIE model was perceived as a positive fundamental change for local maternity services. Partnership working and additional funding were crucial for adoption. Fidelity: More than 75% of antenatal and postnatal visits were provided by a named or partner midwife, and a POPPIE midwife was present in more than 80% of births. Acceptability: Nearly 98% of women who responded to the postnatal survey were very satisfied with POPPIE model. Quantitative fidelity and acceptability results were supported by the qualitative findings. Penetration and sustainability: Despite delays (likely associated with lack of existing continuity models at the hospital), the model was embedded within established services and a joint decision was made to sustain and adapt the model after the trial (strongly facilitated by national maternal policy on continuity pathways). Potential mechanisms of impact identified included e.g. access to care, advocacy and perceptions of safety and trust. There was no association between implementation measures and the primary outcome. CONCLUSIONS The POPPIE model of care was a feasible and acceptable model of care that was implemented with high fidelity and sustained in maternity services. Larger powered trials are feasible and needed in other settings, to evaluate the impact and implementation of continuity programmes in other communities affected by preterm birth and women who experience social disadvantage and vulnerability. TRIAL REGISTRATION UKCRN Portfolio Database (prospectively registered, 24 April 2017): 31951. ISRCTN registry (retrospectively registered, 21 August 2017): ISRCTN37733900.
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- Cristina Fernandez Turienzo
- Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, Department of Women and Children’s Health, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Health Services and Population Research, Centre for Implementation Science, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Midwifery, Kingston University and St. George’s, University of London, United Kingdom
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- Maternity Services, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Public Health, London Borough of Lewisham, London, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, Department of Women and Children’s Health, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, Department of Women and Children’s Health, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, Department of Women and Children’s Health, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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Hummel J, Coenen M, Voigt-Blaurock V, Klein C, Jung-Sievers C. ["Child Life Specialist" Interventions in Clinical Pediatric Care: A Systematic Review of the Effects on Mental Health Outcomes of Children and Adolescents]. DAS GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2023; 85:39-47. [PMID: 34905786 DOI: 10.1055/a-1676-3852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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AIM OF THE STUDY Hospital stays can lead to psychological stress in children, which is often not sufficiently addressed in standard care. A new approach is to involve specialized psychosocial professionals, designated as Child Life Specialists (CLS), in clinical care in order to strengthen the child's perspective, to cushion burdens through targeted interventions and to promote the well-being of the patients. The aim of this work is to analyze the effects of CLS interventions on fear, pain and stress of children in a clinical context. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed in the databases Medline, Embase and PsycINFO. The results are presented in tabular and graphical form. RESULTS Four randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were analyzed to investigate the effects of CLS interventions in 459 children aged 0-15 years. Significant improvement in each of the outcome criteria was reported in at least one study. All studies were expected to have a medium to high risk of bias. CONCLUSION The included RCTs report positive effects of CLS interventions on outcome variables of mental health of children in the clinical setting. Due to the small number of studies and their heterogeneity and quality, further research is needed.
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- Julia Hummel
- Institut für Medizinische Informationsverarbeitung Biometrie und Epidemiologie, Lehrstuhl für Public Health und Versorgungsforschung, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Deutschland.,Pettenkofer School of Public Health, Lehrstuhl für Public Health und Versorgungsforschung, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Deutschland.,Dr. von Haunersches Kinderspital, Kinderklinik und Kinderpoliklinik der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Deutschland
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- Institut für Medizinische Informationsverarbeitung Biometrie und Epidemiologie, Lehrstuhl für Public Health und Versorgungsforschung, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Deutschland.,Pettenkofer School of Public Health, Lehrstuhl für Public Health und Versorgungsforschung, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Deutschland
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- Dr. von Haunersches Kinderspital, Kinderklinik und Kinderpoliklinik der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Deutschland
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- Dr. von Haunersches Kinderspital, Kinderklinik und Kinderpoliklinik der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Deutschland
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- Institut für Medizinische Informationsverarbeitung Biometrie und Epidemiologie, Lehrstuhl für Public Health und Versorgungsforschung, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Deutschland.,Pettenkofer School of Public Health, Lehrstuhl für Public Health und Versorgungsforschung, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Deutschland
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A Framework for Applying Global Learning to Improve Primary Health Care in the United States. Ann Glob Health 2023; 89:8. [PMID: 36789383 PMCID: PMC9896996 DOI: 10.5334/aogh.3741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background and objectives Lessons from global health have long informed efforts to improve primary health care (PHC) in the United States (US). Despite this history, no generalizable framework exists to guide US stakeholders in the identification and application of ideas from abroad related to the key PHC components of community engagement and service delivery. We sought to develop such a framework. Methods We reviewed the experience of Global to Local, a community-based organization (CBO) founded with a mission to apply global health strategies to improve the health in vulnerable populations in the US, and examined the experience of care delivery organizations in the US that have successfully implemented global-to-local solutions. Based on that experience, and supported by the advice of an expert panel, we developed a framework for applying global learning to improve US PHC. Findings The framework includes six change concepts under three broad categories. The first category focuses on the need to actively and intentionally incorporate a global perspective in organizational program design and improvement activities. The second category addresses approaches to identifying global solutions related to community engagement and to health service delivery. The third category focuses on adaptation and implementation of lessons from global health in domestic contexts by applying relevant insights from dissemination and implementation science and diffusion of innovation theory. Conclusions In the absence of a robust literature providing implementation guidance to US health systems and CBOs open to adopting or adapting PHC strategies and practices from other countries, the proposed framework synthesizing the experience of organizations that have done so can inform efforts to apply lessons from global health to improve PHC in the US.
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Boyle LD, Husebo BS, Vislapuu M. Promotors and barriers to the implementation and adoption of assistive technology and telecare for people with dementia and their caregivers: a systematic review of the literature. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:1573. [PMID: 36550456 PMCID: PMC9780101 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-08968-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND One of the most pressing issues in our society is the provision of proper care and treatment for the growing global health challenge of ageing. Assistive Technology and Telecare (ATT) is a key component in facilitation of safer, longer, and independent living for people with dementia (PwD) and has the potential to extend valuable care and support for caregivers globally. The objective of this study was to identify promotors and barriers to implementation and adoption of ATT for PwD and their informal (family and friends) and formal (healthcare professionals) caregivers. METHODS Five databases Medline (Ovid), CINAHL, Web of Science, APA PsycINFO and EMBASE were searched. PRISMA guidelines have been used to guide all processes and results. Retrieved studies were qualitative, mixed-method and quantitative, screened using Rayyan and overall quality assessed using Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) and Mixed Methods Assessment Tool (MMAT). Certainty of evidence was assessed using Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) criteria and assigned within categories of high, moderate, or low. NVivo was used for synthesis and analysis of article content. A narrative synthesis combines the study findings. RESULTS Thirty studies (7 quantitative, 19 qualitative and 4 mixed methods) met the inclusion criteria. Identified primary promotors for the implementation and adoption of ATT were: personalized training and co-designed solutions, safety for the PwD, involvement of all relevant stakeholders, ease of use and support, and cultural relevance. Main barriers for the implementation and adoption of ATT included: unintended adverse consequences, timing and disease progress, technology anxiety, system failures, digital divide, and lack of access to or knowledge of available ATT. CONCLUSION The most crucial elements for the adoption of ATT in the future will be a focus on co-design, improved involvement of relevant stakeholders, and the adaptability (tailoring related to context) of ATT solutions over time (disease process).
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- Lydia D. Boyle
- grid.7914.b0000 0004 1936 7443Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, Centre for Elderly and Nursing Home Medicine, University of Bergen, Årstadveien 17, 5009 Bergen, Norway ,grid.7914.b0000 0004 1936 7443Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, Centre for International Health, University of Bergen, Årstadveien 17, 5009 Bergen, Norway ,grid.7914.b0000 0004 1936 7443Neuro-SysMed Center, Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norge
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- grid.7914.b0000 0004 1936 7443Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, Centre for International Health, University of Bergen, Årstadveien 17, 5009 Bergen, Norway ,grid.7914.b0000 0004 1936 7443Neuro-SysMed Center, Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norge
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- grid.7914.b0000 0004 1936 7443Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, Centre for International Health, University of Bergen, Årstadveien 17, 5009 Bergen, Norway ,grid.7914.b0000 0004 1936 7443Neuro-SysMed Center, Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norge
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Beks H, Mitchell F, Charles J, McNamara K, Versace V. An Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organization model of service delivery: qualitative process evaluation of the Tulku wan Wininn mobile clinic. Int J Equity Health 2022; 21:163. [PMID: 36384739 PMCID: PMC9667861 DOI: 10.1186/s12939-022-01768-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mobile clinics have been implemented in diverse clinical and geographical settings to provide proximal health care for specific populations. Primary health care mobile clinics have been implemented widely for Indigenous populations, with a paucity of research evaluations around service delivery models internationally. To redress factors impeding service accessibility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Budja Budja Aboriginal Cooperative (Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation located in a small rural town in Victoria, Australia), developed and implemented the Tulku wan Wininn primary health mobile clinic. METHODS A qualitative process evaluation methodology was used to explore contextual factors mediating the implementation of the mobile clinic, including the acceptability of the service to health service personnel, external key informants, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients. A synthesis of international ethical guidelines, (Consolidated Criteria for strengthening reporting of health research involving Indigenous peoples (CONSIDER statement), was prospectively applied to shape the study design and research process. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants. Data collection occurred from July 2019 to October 2021. Inductive thematic data analysis was undertaken concurrently with data collection. RESULTS Data was collected from 19 participants which included 12 health service personnel and key informants, and 7 Aboriginal clients. In total, data from 22 interviews were included as interviews with three clients were undertaken twice. Four themes were developed: considerations for early implementation, maintaining face-to-face services during COVID-19, acceptability as a model of service delivery, and maintaining the mobile clinic as a service delivery model. CONCLUSION Evidence supporting the acceptability of a primary health care mobile clinic for Aboriginal Peoples residing in rural Victoria is provided. Despite the experience of early implementation challenges and adaptations, the mobile clinic addressed known transport and cultural barriers to accessing primary health care services. In the context of COVID-19 lockdowns, the mobile clinic was valued for the provision of face-to-face care for Aboriginal clients. Key issues for maintaining the mobile clinic include health workforce and funding. Findings are of value to other organizations seeking to implement a primary health mobile clinic service delivery model to redress barriers to accessibility experienced by the communities they serve.
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- H. Beks
- Deakin Rural Health, School of Medicine, Warrnambool, Victoria Australia
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- Deakin Rural Health, School of Medicine, Warrnambool, Victoria Australia
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- grid.1022.10000 0004 0437 5432First Peoples Health Unit, Health Group, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
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- Deakin Rural Health, School of Medicine, Warrnambool, Victoria Australia
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- Deakin Rural Health, School of Medicine, Warrnambool, Victoria Australia
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Balis LE, Houghtaling B, Harden SM. Using implementation strategies in community settings: an introduction to the Expert Recommendations for Implementing Change (ERIC) compilation and future directions. Transl Behav Med 2022; 12:965-978. [PMID: 36039843 DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibac061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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In this commentary, we introduce public health practitioners and researchers to implementation science through an established compilation of implementation strategies. We provide terminology and examples for community settings so public health practitioners and researchers can use implementation strategies and document efforts using standard terminology. We also discuss the need for future work to determine the extent to which these implementation strategies work and are most useful in community settings, and ultimately, how health behaviors are impacted. We intend this commentary to serve as a dissemination strategy for implementation strategies and to contribute to knowledge in the growing field of implementation science in community settings.
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- Laura E Balis
- Louisville Center, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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- Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition, Omaha, Nebraska, USA.,Louisiana State University (LSU) and LSU Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
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- Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virgina, USA
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MacEntee K, Lee EOJ, Oudshoorn A, Abramovich A, Kiptui R, Ayuku D, Van Berkum A, Saarela O, Tang TS, Apondi E, Wachira J, MacDonald SA, Braitstein P. Using scenario videos with Theatre Testing method to adapt a peer navigation model to improve street-connected youth's access to HIV care in Kenya and Canada. Front Public Health 2022; 10:975117. [PMID: 36408034 PMCID: PMC9669244 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.975117] [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: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Theatre testing (TT) method demonstrates whole or portions of an evidence-based intervention to stakeholders to elicit feedback on context-specific adaptations and future implementation. The Peer Navigator Project (PNP) studied the adaptation and implementation of Peer Navigators in five urban sites to increase street-connected youth (SCY) access to HIV prevention, testing, and treatment in Canada and Kenya. TT was used with SCY, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders to collect feedback on the optimal characteristics of the PNs (e.g., social identities) and their professional activities and responsibilities in each site. Sites scripted unique scenarios of PNs supporting SCY and interacting with social service providers. Local actors were employed, and the scenarios were filmed and edited into videos alongside audience discussion questions. Videos were screened to separate audiences of SCY (n = 40), healthcare providers (n = 12), and community stakeholders (n = 59). Facilitated discussion about the scenarios were recorded as data, and transcripts were analyzed thematically by the research team. The scenario videos are presented as a unique adaptation to the TT method. The adaptations were time-consuming and limited the ability to present responsive changes while presenting the method to different audiences. They were also effective at maintaining presentation fidelity and eliciting diverse and meaningful responses from different stakeholder groups. One site successfully adapted the method for use in a physically distanced manner that complied with COVID-19 public health regulations. TT using video scenarios is an engaging approach that garners rich responses from diverse stakeholder groups about the adaptation of evidence-based interventions preparing for implementation in international settings.
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- Katie MacEntee
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada,Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, Toronto, ON, Canada,*Correspondence: Katie MacEntee
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- École de Travail Social, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada,Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, Toronto, ON, Canada,Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare in Eldoret, Eldoret, Kenya
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- Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare in Eldoret, Eldoret, Kenya,Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya
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- Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare in Eldoret, Eldoret, Kenya,Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya
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- Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare in Eldoret, Eldoret, Kenya,Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya
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- École de Travail Social, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya
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Stockton DA, Fowler C, Debono D, Travaglia J. Adapting community child and family health service models for rural and other diverse settings: A modified Delphi study to identify key elements. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2022; 30:e6145-e6162. [PMID: 36195997 PMCID: PMC10092049 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.14052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Inequity in health outcomes is pervasive, with poorer health outcomes identified in rural, regional and remote communities. An international call to action emphasises the need for service models adapted for less well-resourced settings. The aim of this study was to identify key elements of a framework for the adaptation of specialist community-based child and family health (CFH) service models for rural and other under-resourced settings. A modified Delphi study was undertaken with a 12-person expert panel in CFH including Australian and international professionals and parents from rural and remote communities. The study was informed by the WHO Framework for Strengthening Health Service Systems building blocks, the outcomes of an integrative review of literature and a Participatory Action Research study. Experts assessed 107 potential elements for service model development and rated them for importance when adapting service models for different contexts. Round 1 of the Delphi generated considerable consensus with 80 of the 107 potential elements identified as necessary for the service model adaptation framework. A further 17 elements for CFH service models were added in round 2. While multiple varied elements are important for adapting CFH service models for diverse settings, some elements had common themes. Experts highlighted the importance of community engagement and participation; utilising both data and local knowledge to develop a robust understanding of the community context; and the need for a flexible approach to funding and modes of service delivery to address barriers to implementation and access.
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- Deborah A. Stockton
- Centre for Health Services Management, Faculty of HealthUniversity of Technology SydneyUltimoNew South WalesAustralia
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- School of Nursing and MidwiferyUniversity of Technology SydneyUltimoNew South WalesAustralia
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- Centre for Health Services Management, Faculty of HealthUniversity of Technology SydneyUltimoNew South WalesAustralia
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- Centre for Health Services Management, Faculty of HealthUniversity of Technology SydneyUltimoNew South WalesAustralia
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Escoffery C, Foster M, Fernández ME, Haardörfer R, Mullen PD. Are Training and Experience Adapting Evidence-Based Interventions Associated With Self-Efficacy and Attitudes? A Cross-Sectional Survey of Students and Practitioners With Varying Levels of Adaptation Experience. Health Promot Pract 2022; 23:1105-1115. [PMID: 33906509 PMCID: PMC10804319 DOI: 10.1177/15248399211006490] [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] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Increasing use of evidence-based interventions (EBIs) in local settings will help reduce the research-practice gap and improve health equity. Because adaptation to new settings and populations is essential to effective EBI use, frameworks to guide practice are receiving more attention; most, however, only provide broad guidelines without instructions for making adaptations in practice. Therefore, practitioners may need additional training or technical assistance (TA) to implement and adapt EBIs. This study explores whether practitioners' and students' general EBI training or TA and level of adaptation experience are associated with self-efficacy in adapting EBIs and with attitudes toward EBI use. We analyzed baseline survey data of participants in an evaluation of IM-Adapt Online, a newly developed decision support tool. We asked about previous training on EBIs, general and specific adaptation behaviors, and attitudes toward EBIs and found an association between previous training or TA in using EBIs with higher self-efficacy for using and adapting EBIs. Respondents with prior EBI training were significantly more likely to have higher self-efficacy in EBI behaviors across subdomains and in total than those without training. Respondents reported lowest self-efficacy for planning adaptations (M = 3.35) and assessing fit of EBIs to their local context (M = 3.41). This study suggests the importance of EBI adaptation training and TA to increase adoption and adaptation of EBIs, subsequently. More adaptation-specific training is warranted to assist students, practitioners, and researchers undertaking the adaptation process and implement EBIs. Future training on EBI adaptation can help practitioners tailor EBIs to meet the specific needs of their populations.
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Copeland L, Littlecott HJ, Couturiaux D, Hoddinott P, Segrott J, Murphy S, Moore G, Evans RE. Adapting population health interventions for new contexts: qualitative interviews understanding the experiences, practices and challenges of researchers, funders and journal editors. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e066451. [PMID: 36288840 PMCID: PMC9615984 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-066451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Research on the adaptation of population health interventions for implementation in new contexts is rapidly expanding. This has been accompanied by a recent increase in the number of frameworks and guidance to support adaptation processes. Nevertheless, there remains limited exploration of the real-world experiences of undertaking intervention adaptation, notably the challenges encountered by different groups of stakeholders, and how these are managed. Understanding experiences is imperative in ensuring that guidance to support adaptation has practical utility. This qualitative study examines researcher and stakeholder experiences of funding, conducting and reporting adaptation research. SETTING Adaptation studies. PARTICIPANTS Participants/cases were purposefully sampled to represent a range of adapted interventions, types of evaluations, expertise and countries. Semistructured interviews were conducted with a sample of researchers (n=23), representatives from research funding panels (n=6), journal editors (n=5) and practitioners (n=3). MEASURES A case study research design was used. Data were analysed using the framework approach. Overarching themes were discussed within the study team, with further iterative refinement of subthemes. RESULTS The results generated four central themes. The first three relate to the experience of intervention adaptation (1) involving stakeholders throughout the adaptation process and how to integrate the evidence base with experience; (2) selecting the intervention and negotiating the mismatch between the original and the new context; and (3) the complexity and uncertainty when deciding the re-evaluation process. The final theme (4) reflects on participants' experiences of using adaptation frameworks in practice, considering recommendations for future guidance development and refinement. CONCLUSION This study highlights the range of complexities and challenges experienced in funding, conducting and reporting research on intervention adaptation. Moving forward, guidance can be helpful in systematising processes, provided that it remains responsive to local contexts and encourage innovative practice.
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- Lauren Copeland
- Centre for Development, Evaluation, Complexity and Implementation in Public Health Improvement (DECIPHer), Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Centre for Development, Evaluation, Complexity and Implementation in Public Health Improvement (DECIPHer), Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
- Pettenkofer School of Public Health (PSPH), Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry and Epidemiology, LMU, Munchen, Bayern, Germany
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- Centre for Development, Evaluation, Complexity and Implementation in Public Health Improvement (DECIPHer), Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Research Unit, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- Centre for Development, Evaluation, Complexity and Implementation in Public Health Improvement (DECIPHer), Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
- Centre for Trials Research, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Centre for Development, Evaluation, Complexity and Implementation in Public Health Improvement (DECIPHer), Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Centre for Development, Evaluation, Complexity and Implementation in Public Health Improvement (DECIPHer), Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Centre for Development, Evaluation, Complexity and Implementation in Public Health Improvement (DECIPHer), Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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Decker MJ, Price M, Unti L, Firpo-Triplett R, Atyam T, Spitzer J, Coyle K. Monitoring unplanned sexual health curricula adaptations: Using results to improve fidelity and support implementation. EVALUATION AND PROGRAM PLANNING 2022; 94:102126. [PMID: 35820289 DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2022.102126] [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: 06/19/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Maintaining fidelity to an evidence-based curriculum is important, yet educators may need to adapt to unexpected situations or particular contexts. The purpose of this study is to identify the reasons for unplanned adaptations during implementation of an evidence-based sexual health education program in California. Evaluators reviewed fidelity checklists from the implementation of 571 cohorts for activities with reported unplanned adaptations. Reasons were qualitatively coded and compared across two phases of implementation and by setting. Educators reported 319 unplanned adaptations, affecting 21.5% of the 571 cohorts and 2.9% of 13,782 activities. The most common reasons for unplanned adaptations were due to time management issues, site logistic issues, and to increase participant engagement. Over time, health educators reported fewer unplanned adaptations, particularly those due to time management, resulting in a decrease in the cohorts and activities affected. Adaptations to evidence-based curricula are necessary and often occur during implementation to fit local conditions and populations. Ongoing review of adaptation data provides an opportunity to refine training and technical assistance efforts. Guidance about the types of permitted adaptations and how to anticipate and plan for adaptations for future implementation can ensure fidelity to the core curriculum components and responsiveness to youth participants.
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- Martha J Decker
- Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies, University of California, San Francisco, 490 Illinois St, Floor 7, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, 550 16th Street, Floor 2, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA.
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- Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies, University of California, San Francisco, 490 Illinois St, Floor 7, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA.
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- ETR, 5619 Scotts Valley Dr, Suite 140, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, USA.
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- California Department of Public Health, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Division, PO Box 997377, MS 0500, Sacramento, CA 95899-7377, USA.
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- California Department of Public Health, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Division, PO Box 997377, MS 0500, Sacramento, CA 95899-7377, USA.
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- ETR, 5619 Scotts Valley Dr, Suite 140, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, USA.
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Stockton DA, Fowler C, Debono D, Travaglia J. Development of a framework for the collaborative adaptation of service models for child and family health in diverse settings (CASCADES). J Child Health Care 2022:13674935221129003. [PMID: 36165065 DOI: 10.1177/13674935221129003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The impact of health service access disparities has significant implications for society. The importance of addressing health and social inequities is never more critical than in the early years of a child's life. Despite advances in healthcare implementation, there is a lack of an evidence-based framework to specifically guide the adaptation of child and family health (CFH) service models for different community contexts. This paper describes the development of a framework for the adaptation of community-based CFH service models. Drawing on the findings of an integrative review and Delphi study, Participatory Action Research was used to test the framework, resulting in the Framework for Collaborative Adaptation of Service Models for Child and Family Health in Diverse Settings (CASCADES). The Framework uses the analogy of a waterfall to represent the iterative process of collecting information to inform each step. The framework supports a collaborative co-design approach to build a comprehensive understanding of the target community to inform the adaptation and evaluation of evidence-based interventions appropriate to the local context. The ultimate aim is to enable the delivery of services that are contextually relevant for local communities and provide greater access to effective, accessible services to support children and their families.
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- Deborah A Stockton
- Centre for Health Services Management, Faculty of Health, 110561University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Management, Faculty of Health, 110561University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Management, Faculty of Health, 110561University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, Australia
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Rabin BA, Cakici J, Golden CA, Estabrooks PA, Glasgow RE, Gaglio B. A citation analysis and scoping systematic review of the operationalization of the Practical, Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model (PRISM). Implement Sci 2022; 17:62. [PMID: 36153628 PMCID: PMC9509575 DOI: 10.1186/s13012-022-01234-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background The Practical, Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model (PRISM) was developed in 2008 as a contextually expanded version of the broadly used Reach, Adoption, Effectiveness, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework. PRISM provides researchers a pragmatic and intuitive model to improve translation of research interventions into clinical and community practice. Since 2008, the use of PRISM increased across diverse topics, populations, and settings. This citation analysis and scoping systematic review aimed to assess the use of the PRISM framework and to make recommendations for future research. Methods A literature search was conducted using three databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus) for the period of 2008 and September 2020. After exclusion, reverse citation searches and invitations to experts in the field were used to identify and obtain recommendations for additional articles not identified in the original search. Studies that integrated PRISM into their study design were selected for full abstraction. Unique research studies were abstracted for information on study characteristics (e.g., setting/population, design), PRISM contextual domains, and RE-AIM outcomes. Results A total of 180 articles were identified to include PRISM to some degree. Thirty-two articles representing 23 unique studies integrated PRISM within their study design. Study characteristics varied widely and included studies conducted in diverse contexts, but predominately in high-income countries and in clinical out-patient settings. With regards to use, 19 used PRISM for evaluation, 10 for planning/development, 10 for implementation, four for sustainment, and one for dissemination. There was substantial variation across studies in how and to what degree PRISM contextual domains and RE-AIM outcomes were operationalized and connected. Only two studies directly connected individual PRISM context domains with RE-AIM outcomes, and another four included RE-AIM outcomes without direct connection to PRISM domains. Conclusions This is the first systematic review of the use of PRISM in various contexts. While there were low levels of ‘integrated’ use of PRISM and few reports on linkage to RE-AIM outcomes, most studies included important context domains of implementation and sustainability infrastructure and external environment. Recommendations are provided for more consistent and comprehensive use of and reporting on PRISM to inform both research and practice on contextual factors in implementation. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13012-022-01234-3.
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Exploring mental health interventions for youth in Southern Africa: A rapid review. Acta Psychol (Amst) 2022; 229:103699. [PMID: 35952512 DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2022.103699] [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: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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A significant mental health treatment gap prevails in Southern Africa. Whilst some treatments exist for adults and school children, treatment options for young adults, at a particularly vulnerable time of life, are scarce. Understanding success mechanisms of existing youth mental health interventions is vital for informed development and scaling of interventions to address this critical gap. This rapid review identifies 27 recent health interventions addressing common youth mental disorders in Southern Africa. Eight studies that quantitatively measured success found significant mental health improvements as an intervention result. Studies that identified success via non-statistical means also found, albeit self-reported, generally favourable outcomes. No single best-practice intervention was identified to replicate throughout the region. Our review instead highlights three important mechanisms for intervention success: including youth in intervention design and delivery; indirectly addressing mental health; and developing multi-modal interventions. We recommend collaborative, ecological approaches to youth mental health interventions in Southern Africa.
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Woodside J, Young IS, McKinley MC. Culturally adapting the Mediterranean Diet pattern - a way of promoting more 'sustainable' dietary change? Br J Nutr 2022; 128:693-703. [PMID: 35734884 PMCID: PMC9346614 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114522001945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Average diet quality is low in the UK and is socioeconomically patterned, contributing to the risk of non-communicable disease and poor health. Achieving meaningful dietary change in the long term is challenging, with intervention required on a number of different levels which reflect the multiple determinants of dietary choice. Dietary patterns have been identified which contribute positively to health outcomes; one of these is the Mediterranean diet (MD) which has been demonstrated to be associated with reduced non-communicable disease risk. Most research exploring the health benefits of the MD has been conducted in Mediterranean regions but, increasingly, research is also being conducted in non-Mediterranean regions. The MD is a dietary pattern that could have positive impacts on both health and environmental outcomes, while being palatable, appetising and acceptable. In this review, we consider the studies that have explored transferability of the MD. To achieve long-term dietary change towards a MD, it is likely that the dietary pattern will have to be culturally adapted, yet preserving the core health-promoting elements and nutritional composition, while considering the food system transition required to support changes at population level. Population-specific barriers need to be identified and ways sought to overcome these barriers, for example, key food availability and cost. This should follow a formal cultural adaptation framework. Such an approach is likely to enhance the extent of adherence in the longer term, thus having an impact on population health.
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- Jayne Woodside
- Centre for Public Health, Institute for Clinical Science A, Grosvenor Road, Belfast, Queen’s University Belfast, BelfastBT12 6BJ, UK
- Institute for Global Food Security, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
- Corresponding author: Jayne Woodside, email
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- Centre for Public Health, Institute for Clinical Science A, Grosvenor Road, Belfast, Queen’s University Belfast, BelfastBT12 6BJ, UK
- Institute for Global Food Security, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Public Health, Institute for Clinical Science A, Grosvenor Road, Belfast, Queen’s University Belfast, BelfastBT12 6BJ, UK
- Institute for Global Food Security, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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Population-based solutions are needed to stabilize and then reverse the continued upward trends in obesity prevalence in the US population and worldwide. This review focuses on the related, urgent issue of disparities in obesity prevalence affecting US racial/ethnic minority and other socially marginalized populations. The review provides background on these disparities from a health equity perspective and highlights evidence of progress in equity-focused obesity efforts. Five recommendations for advancing equity efforts are offered as potential approaches to build on progress to date: (a) give equity issues higher priority, (b) adopt a health equity lens, (c) strengthen approaches by using health equity frameworks, (d) broaden the types of policies considered, and (e) emphasize implementation science concepts and tools. Potential challenges and opportunities are identified, including the prospect of longer-term, transformative solutions that integrate global and national initiatives to address obesity, undernutrition, and climate change.
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- Shiriki K Kumanyika
- Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University, and Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA;
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Guerin R, Glasgow R, Tyler A, Rabin B, Huebschmann A. Methods to improve the translation of evidence-based interventions: A primer on dissemination and implementation science for occupational safety and health researchers and practitioners. SAFETY SCIENCE 2022; 152:105763. [PMID: 37854304 PMCID: PMC10583726 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssci.2022.105763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Objective A limited focus on dissemination and implementation (D&I) science has hindered the uptake of evidence-based interventions (EBIs) that reduce workplace morbidity and mortality. D&I science methods can be used in the occupational safety and health (OSH) field to advance the adoption, implementation, and sustainment of EBIs for complex workplaces. These approaches should be responsive to contextual factors, including the needs of partners and beneficiaries (such as employers, employees, and intermediaries). Methods By synthesizing seminal literature and texts and leveraging our collective knowledge as D&I science and/or OSH researchers, we developed a D&I science primer for OSH. First, we provide an overview of common D&I terminology and concepts. Second, we describe several key and evolving issues in D&I science: balancing adaptation with intervention fidelity and specifying implementation outcomes and strategies. Next, we review D&I theories, models, and frameworks and offer examples for applying these to OSH research. We also discuss widely used D&I research designs, methods, and measures. Finally, we discuss future directions for D&I science application to OSH and provide resources for further exploration. Results We compiled a D&I science primer for OSH appropriate for practitioners and evaluators, especially those newer to the field. Conclusion This article fills a gap in the OSH research by providing an overview of D&I science to enhance understanding of key concepts, issues, models, designs, methods and measures for the translation into practice of effective OSH interventions to advance the safety, health and well-being of workers.
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- R.J. Guerin
- Division of Science Integration, National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1090
Tusculum Ave., MS C-10, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA
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- Dissemination and Implementation Science Program,
University of Colorado Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery
Science, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
- University of Colorado Department of Family Medicine,
Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Dissemination and Implementation Science Program,
University of Colorado Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery
Science, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
- University of Colorado Department of Pediatrics, Section
of Hospital Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human
Longevity Science, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
- UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research
Institute Dissemination and Implementation Science Center, University of California
San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- Dissemination and Implementation Science Program,
University of Colorado Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery
Science, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
- University of Colorado Division of General Internal
Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
- University of Colorado Ludeman Family Center for
Women’s Health Research, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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