A systematic exploration of differences in contextual factors related to implementing the MOVE! weight management program in VA: a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In January 2006, Veterans Affairs (VA) disseminated the MOVE!® Weight Management Program to VA medical centers to address the high prevalence of overweight/obesity. In its second year, MOVE! implementation varied widely across facilities. The objective of this study was to understand contextual factors that facilitated or impeded implementation of MOVE! in VA medical centers in the second year after its dissemination.

Methods

We used an embedded mixed methods cross-sectional study design. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected simultaneously with the primary purpose to explore contextual factors most likely to influence MOVE! implementation effectiveness at five purposively selected facilities. Facilities were selected to maximize variation with respect

SUBMITTER: Damschroder LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3206421 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature