A qualitative evaluation of the national rollout of a diabetes prevention programme in England.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The National Health Service Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP) was commissioned by NHS England in 2016 and rolled out in three 'waves' across the whole of England. It aims to help people with raised blood glucose levels reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes through behaviour change techniques (e.g., weight loss, dietary changes and exercise). An independent, longitudinal, mixed methods evaluation of the NHS DPP was undertaken. We report the findings from the implementation work package: a qualitative interview study with designated local leads, responsible for the local commissioning and implementation of the programme. The aim of the study was to explore how local implementation processes were enacted and adapted over time.

Methods

We conducted a t

SUBMITTER: Brunton L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10543852 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature