Barriers and Facilitators to Real-world Implementation of the Diabetes Prevention Program in Large Healthcare Systems: Lifestyle Coach Perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Group-based lifestyle change programs based on the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) are associated with clinically significant weight loss and decreases in cardiometabolic risk factors. However, these benefits depend on successful real-world implementation. Studies have examined implementation in community settings, but less is known about integration in healthcare systems, and particularly in large, multi-site systems with the potential for extended reach.

Objective

To examine the barriers and facilitators to successful DPP implementation in a large multi-site healthcare system.

Design

Semi-structured interviews, based on the RE-AIM framework, were conducted in person for 30-90 min each.

Participants

Past and present DPP lifestyle coaches in the he

SUBMITTER: Halley MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7280375 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature