Engaging stakeholders in the adaptation of the Connect for Health pediatric weight management program for national implementation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Connect for Health is an evidence-based weight management program with clinical- and family-facing components for delivery in pediatric primary care for families of children ages 2 to 12 years. We used the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) to guide formative work prior to national implementation. The purpose of this study was to describe the process and results of stakeholder engagement and program adaptation.

Methods

We used mixed qualitative and quantitative methods to iteratively adapt and optimize the program by assessing needs and perspectives of clinicians and parents, as well as contextual barriers, facilitators, and organizational readiness for the uptake of the proposed program tools and implementation strategies. We conduct

SUBMITTER: Simione M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7427919 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature