Implementing a collaborative model in health education practice: a process evaluation of a health education programme targeting users with mental health problems.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Users with mental health problems (users) have a substantially higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than the general population. Recent studies show that traditional lifestyle interventions focusing solely on exercise and diet among users have limited effect. Studies suggest collaborative models as a starting point for health behaviour change are more beneficial, but implementation in practice is a challenge. Using the Medical Research Council's guidance for process evaluation, we explored implementation of a collaborative model in health education activities targeting users. The collaborative model focused on involving users in agenda setting and reflection about readiness to change health behaviour and was supported by dialogue tools (e.g., quotes and games). Educators re

SUBMITTER: Pals RAS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6961358 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature