A cluster-randomized trial comparing two SWITCH implementation support strategies for school wellness intervention effectiveness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The School Wellness Integration Targeting Child Health (SWITCH) intervention has demonstrated feasibility as an implementation approach to help schools facilitate changes in students' physical activity (PA), sedentary screen time (SST), and dietary intake (DI). This study evaluated the comparative effectiveness of enhanced (individualized) implementation and standard (group-based) implementation.

Methods

Twenty-two Iowa elementary schools participated, with each receiving standardized training (wellness conference and webinars). Schools were matched within region and randomized to receive either individualized or group implementation support. The PA, SST, and DI outcomes of 1097 students were assessed at pre- and post-intervention periods using the Youth Activity

SUBMITTER: Rosenkranz RR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9923427 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature