Multi-methods process evaluation of the SToP (See, Treat, Prevent) trial: a cluster randomised, stepped wedge trial to support healthy skin.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthy skin is important for maintaining overall physical and cultural health and wellbeing. However, remote-living Australian Aboriginal children contend with disproportionally high rates of Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A) infected impetigo. The SToP Trial was a large stepped-wedge cluster randomised trial of See, Treat, and Prevent (SToP) skin health activities implemented between 2019 and 2022 in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, during which a decrease in impetigo was observed. We aim to evaluate the implementation of the SToP Trial activities and understand the relationship between the trial methodologies and outcomes observed.

Methods

A trial evaluation framework was developed, with the aim to assess whether the SToP activities were impleme

SUBMITTER: Thomas HMM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11625017 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature