scholarly journals A randomized controlled trial of a home and school‐based intervention for selective mutism – defocused communication and behavioural techniques

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 192-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beate Oerbeck ◽  
Murray B. Stein ◽  
Tore Wentzel‐Larsen ◽  
Øyvind Langsrud ◽  
Hanne Kristensen
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Selective Mutism ◽  
School Based Intervention ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
School Based ◽  
Home And School

scholarly journals School-Based Multicomponent Intervention to Promote Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Time of Disadvantaged Children Aged 6-10 Years: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

10.2196/17815 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e17815
Author(s):  
Caroline Maite Marie Bernal ◽  
Lena Lhuisset ◽  
Nicolas Fabre ◽  
Julien Bois
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
School Based Intervention ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
School Based

Background In our modern society, physical activity (PA) is decreasing and sedentary time (ST) is increasing, especially for children from disadvantaged neighborhoods. School-based interventions to promote PA and decrease ST are therefore required among this population in order to change children’s lifestyle habits. Moreover, attentional capacities and academic achievement can be enhanced by chronic PA during childhood. The relationships between these variables have been poorly studied with this population. Objective The objective of this study is to present the rationale and methods for a randomized controlled trial among 6-10-year-old children with low socioeconomic status that will (1) evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based intervention designed to promote PA and reduce ST and (2) study the relationships between PA, ST, motor skills, attentional capacities, and academic achievement. Methods A randomized controlled trial was conducted in 2 eligible primary schools. During academic year 2016-2017, 1 school was randomly assigned as the experiment one and the other was assigned as the control one. Five assessments times were used: baseline (T1 [November 2016] to T2 [June 2017]), follow-up (T3 [November 2017] to T4 [June 2018]), and final assessment (T5 [June 2019]). The school-based intervention included various components on different levels of the socioecological model: (1) curriculum-based program for children; (2) sensitization workshops and newsletters for parents; (3) training workshops for teachers; (4) environmental adaptation of playgrounds and reorganization of recess time; (5) time adaptation of lunch breaks; and (6) collaboration with political groups. PA, ST, motor skills, and attentional capacities were evaluated and academic achievement was recorded. Results The presented intervention and its different assessments have been successfully implemented. In order to achieve the 2 objectives of this randomized controlled trial, data analyses are about to be completed. Conclusions The implementation of this randomized controlled trial can help to determine effective strategies to promote PA in the context of increasing prevalence of physical inactivity among children with sedentary lifestyle which will be useful for researchers, stakeholders, and public policy makers. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03983447; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03983447 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR1-10.2196/17815

scholarly journals The Short- and Long-term Effectiveness of the WhyDairy? School-based Nutrition Education Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-26
Author(s):  
Megan Racey ◽  
Andrew McKenney ◽  
David Wosnick ◽  
Emma Sypes ◽  
William Albabish ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Dietary Behaviour ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Web Based ◽  
School Based Intervention ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
School Based

Background:Despite the known health benefits of dairy products, their daily consumption continues to decline in many populations, particularly in pre-adolescents and adolescents.Objective:The primary objective of the cluster randomized controlled trial was to assess whether a school-based intervention enhanced with a web-based component, known as WhyDairy? was more effective than a standardized dairy education program at changing: (i) knowledge of dairy products, (ii) intentions to consume dairy products, and (iii) dietary intake of dairy products.Methods:Grade 7 students (n=175) in 10 Southwestern Ontario schools were randomized by the school, into intervention or control. Intervention schools received the WhyDairy? intervention with a website component while control schools received a DFO education program. Intervention schools were further randomized to receive follow-up contact, through monthly emails, or no follow-up contact. A questionnaire, consisting of three surveys (knowledge, FFQ, and intention), was delivered at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up.Results:All groups significantly increased their knowledge post-intervention but only intervention schools with follow-up email contact maintained this positive change in knowledge. No groups saw significant changes in dietary behaviour. The email campaign was successful in reaching parents but did not result in high engagement or changes in student outcomes.Conclusion:The results of this study demonstrate the effectiveness of a school-based intervention enhanced with a web-based component in changing student knowledge regarding dairy products and the engagement of the website during the intervention period. Future work should consider longer durations to see changes in dietary behaviour and more targeted approaches during follow-up periods.

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