A Context-Adapted Diabetes Prevention Program (Small Steps for Big Changes) in Australia: Protocol for a Hybrid Implementation-Effectiveness Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With type 2 diabetes rates escalating worldwide, including in Australia, effective, acceptable, sustainable, and scalable diabetes prevention programs are needed. Small Steps for Big Changes (SSBC) is a Canadian-developed, community-delivered diet and exercise counseling intervention for individuals at risk of type 2 diabetes. The 3- to 6-week intervention can be delivered by trained non-health professionals, with all SSBC coaches receiving training in the delivery of the program, including motivational interviewing. However, the suitability and feasibility of the program in the Australian context are unknown. To address this gap, funding has been secured to adapt, implement, and evaluate SSBC in Australia (SSBC Australia), providing evidence on its effectiveness, accept

SUBMITTER: Healy GN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12865356 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature