Implementation lessons learned from the University of California's Diabetes Prevention Program Initiative.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The University of California's Diabetes Prevention Program (UC DPP) Initiative was implemented systemwide to address diabetes and obesity risk on all 10 campuses. As little is known about implementing lifestyle change programs in university settings, we examined implementation partners' (i.e., UC DPP leaders and campus leads) perceptions of factors influencing program success on UC campuses.

Methods

We conducted qualitative interviews with UC DPP leaders and campus leads to examine challenges and opportunities with university-based DPP delivery models. Interviews were recorded, professionally transcribed, and reviewed in detail by the research team. Transcripts were analyzed using rapid qualitative analysis (RQA). The study was approved by the UCLA Institutional R

SUBMITTER: Loeb TB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11468268 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature