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Process evaluation of a school based physical activity related injury prevention programme using the RE-AIM framework

Authors: Dorine CM Collard, Mai JM Chinapaw, Evert ALM Verhagen, Willem van Mechelen

Published in: BMC Pediatrics | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

Background

In general, only information regarding the effectiveness of an intervention programme is ever published. However, in recent years evaluating the translatability and feasibility of an intervention programme has become more important. Therefore, this paper presents the results of the evaluation of the iPlay programme aimed at preventing physical activity related injuries in primary school children.

Methods

The iPlay programme targeted injuries gained through physical activity, and consisted of a teacher's manual, informative newsletters and posters, a website, and set exercises to be carried out during physical education (PE) classes. In order to evaluate the iPlay programme for translatability and feasibility, teachers, children and parents who participated in the iPlay programme filled out a questionnaire

The objective of this study is to describe the results of the process-evaluation of the iPlay programme based on the five dimensions of the RE-AIM framework.

Results

The results showed that the participation rate of the children was 100% (reach). Nine percent of the schools who were invited to take part were willing to participate in the study (adoption rate). Teachers stated that they implemented the different elements of the programme partly as intended (implementation). The percentage of children and parents who followed the programme was less than expected. In addition, 52% of the teachers indicated that the current iPlay programme could become standard practice in their teaching routine (maintenance).

Conclusion

The iPlay programme is a first start in the prevention of physical activity related injuries in children, but further improvements need to be made to the programme on the basis of this process evaluation.

Trial registration

ISRCTN78846684; http://www.controlled-trials.com

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Title: Process evaluation of a school based physical activity related injury prevention programme using the RE-AIM framework
Authors: Dorine CM Collard
Mai JM Chinapaw
Evert ALM Verhagen
Willem van Mechelen
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Pediatrics / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2431
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2431-10-86

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Process evaluation of a school based physical activity related injury prevention programme using the RE-AIM framework

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Trial registration

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Trial registration

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