Scaling a behavioral weight-loss intervention for individuals with serious mental illness using the enhanced replicating effective programs framework: A preconditions phase proof-of-concept study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given the obesity's high prevalence among individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), translating weight-loss interventions with demonstrated effectiveness is needed. This study describes the initial translation phase of such an intervention using the Enhanced Replicating Effective Programs (REP) Framework for delivery by mental health program staff.

Methods

The Achieving Healthy Lifestyles in Psychiatric Rehabilitation (Achieving Healthy Lifestyles in Psychiatric Rehabilitation) trial intervention was preliminarily adapted to create the ACHIEVE-Dissemination (ACHIEVE-D) curriculum. A treatment-only study was conducted to rapidly evaluate the curriculum using a mixed-methods approach including surveys and focus groups. A study coach delivered an abbreviated cur

SUBMITTER: Gudzune KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10712421 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature