A cluster randomised effectiveness-implementation trial of an intervention to increase the adoption of PAX Good Behaviour Game, a mental health prevention program, in Australian primary schools: Study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Implementation of evidence-based programs in school settings can be challenging, undermining the benefits these programs deliver for children. The primary aim of this study is to assess whether an enhanced implementation intervention increases adoption of the PAX Good Behaviour Game in New South Wales (NSW) primary schools in Australia. A secondary outcome is to investigate the impact of the PAX Good Behaviour Game on children's mental health in the Australian context.

Methods and analysis

The study uses a cluster randomised hybrid type 3 effectiveness-implementation design and will involve 40 NSW primary schools. Randomisation will occur at the school level. All NSW primary schools trained in the PAX Good Behaviour Game are eligible for participation. The inter

SUBMITTER: Baffsky R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9163694 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature