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Translational Behavioral Medicine
Published in: Translational Behavioral Medicine 4/2016

01-12-2016 | Original Research

Uptake of evidence-based physical activity programs: comparing perceptions of adopters and nonadopters

Authors: Sallie Beth Johnson, MPH, Samantha M Harden, PhD, Paul A Estabrooks, PhD

Published in: Translational Behavioral Medicine | Issue 4/2016

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Abstract

Translating evidence-based physical activity interventions into practice have been problematic. Limited research exists on the adoption decision-making process. This study explored health educator perceptions of two evidence-based, physical activity programs—one was developed through an integrated research-practice partnership approach (FitEx) and the other was research-developed, Active Living Every Day (ALED). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 health educators who were trained on either ALED (n = 6) or FitEx (n = 6) and had either delivered (n = 6) or did not deliver (n = 6) the intervention. Program adopters identified with program characteristics, materials, processes, implementation, fit within system, and collaborations as more positive factors in decision-making when compared to those that did not deliver. FitEx health educators were more likely to deliver the program and found it to be a better fit and easier to use. An integrated research-practice partnership may improve adoption of physical activity programs in typical practice settings.
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Metadata
Title
Uptake of evidence-based physical activity programs: comparing perceptions of adopters and nonadopters
Authors
Sallie Beth Johnson, MPH
Samantha M Harden, PhD
Paul A Estabrooks, PhD
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Translational Behavioral Medicine / Issue 4/2016
Print ISSN: 1869-6716
Electronic ISSN: 1613-9860
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13142-015-0371-7

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