Designing and Developing Online Training for Diabetes Prevention Program Coaches Using an Integrated Knowledge Translation Approach: Development and Usability Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

e-Learning has rapidly become a popular alternative to in-person learning due to its flexibility, convenience, and wide reach. Using a systematic and partnered process to transfer in-person training to an e-learning platform helps to ensure the training will be effective and acceptable to learners.

Objective

This study aimed to develop an e-learning platform for Small Steps for Big Changes (SSBC) type 2 diabetes prevention program coaches to improve the viability of coach training.

Methods

An integrated knowledge translation approach was used in the first 3 stages of the technology-enhanced learning (TEL) evaluation framework to address the study objective. This included three steps: (1) conducting a needs analysis based on focus groups with previously trai

SUBMITTER: Cranston KD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10858411 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature