A whole system approach to increasing children’s physical activity in a multi-ethnic UK city: a process evaluation protocol

BMC Public Health

Jan Burkhardt¹  Jennifer Hall²  Sufyan Abid Dogra²  Sally E. Barber²  Daniel D. Bingham²  Amanda Seims²  Andy Daly-Smith³  Maria Bryant⁴  Jim McKenna⁵  James Nobles⁶ 

[1] Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane, BD9 6RJ, Bradford, UK;Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane, BD9 6RJ, Bradford, UK;Faculties of Life Sciences and Health Studies, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, BD7 1DP, Bradford, UK;Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane, BD9 6RJ, Bradford, UK;Faculties of Life Sciences and Health Studies, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, BD7 1DP, Bradford, UK;Centre for Applied Education Research, Wolfson Centre for Applied Health Research, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK;Department of Health Sciences, Seebohm Rowntree Building, University of York, Heslington, YO10 5DD, York, UK;The Hull York Medical School, University of York, YO10 5DD, York, UK;School of Sport, Carnegie, Leeds Beckett University, LS6 3QT, Leeds, UK;The National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration West (NIHR ARC West) at University Hospitals Bristol National Health Service Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK;Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK;

关键词: Physical activity;    Process evaluation;    Realist;    Systems thinking;    Children;    Behaviour change;    Qualitative;    Ripple effect mapping;    Network mapping;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12889-021-12255-w

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundEngaging in regular physical activity requires continued complex decision-making in varied and dynamic individual, social and structural contexts. Widespread shortfalls of physical activity interventions suggests the complex underlying mechanisms of change are not yet fully understood. More insightful process evaluations are needed to design and implement more effective approaches. This paper describes the protocol for a process evaluation of the JU:MP programme, a whole systems approach to increasing physical activity in children and young people aged 5–14 years in North Bradford, UK.MethodsThis process evaluation, underpinned by realist philosophy, aims to understand the development and implementation of the JU:MP programme and the mechanisms by which JU:MP influences physical activity in children and young people. It also aims to explore behaviour change across wider policy, strategy and neighbourhood systems. A mixed method data collection approach will include semi-structured interview, observation, documentary analysis, surveys, and participatory evaluation methods including reflections and ripple effect mapping.DiscussionThis protocol offers an innovative approach on the use of process evaluation feeding into an iterative programme intended to generate evidence-based practice and deliver practice-based evidence. This paper advances knowledge regarding the development of process evaluations for evaluating systems interventions, and emphasises the importance of process evaluation.

【 授权许可】

CC BY