Creation of University Wellness Program Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle Supports: A Knowledge-to-Action Process

2018 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-12
Author(s):  
Phillip Joy ◽  
Linda Mann ◽  
Karen Blotnicky
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Wellness Program ◽  
Active Lifestyle ◽  
Knowledge To Action ◽  
Action Process ◽  
University Wellness

scholarly journals Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle After Bowel Cancer (HEAL ABC): feasibility randomised controlled trial protocol

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Sremanakova ◽  
Anne Marie Sowerbutts ◽  
Chris Todd ◽  
Richard Cooke ◽  
Sorrel Burden
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Bowel Cancer ◽  
Active Lifestyle ◽  
Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Abstract Background Targeting modifiable lifestyle factors including diet and physical activity represents a potentially cost-effective strategy that could support a growing population of colorectal cancer survivors and improve their health outcomes. Currently, effective, evidence-based interventions and resources helping people after bowel cancer to adopt new lifestyle habits are lacking. The aim of this trial is to test the Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle After Bowel Cancer (HEAL-ABC) intervention to inform a future definitive randomised controlled trial. Methods/design This is a feasibility randomised controlled trial. A total of 72 survivors who have completed surgery and all anticancer treatments will be recruited. The intervention group will receive HEAL-ABC resources based on behaviour change theory combined with supportive telephone calls informed by motivational interviewing every 2 weeks during the 3-month intervention, and once a month for 6 months to follow-up. Participants in the control group will follow usual care and have access to resources available in the public domain. The study is testing feasibility of the intervention including adherence and ability to collect data on anthropometry, body composition, diet, physical activity, behaviour change, quality of life, blood markers, contact with healthcare services, morbidities and overall survival. Discussion The proposed study will add to the evidence base by addressing an area where there is a paucity of data. This study on lifestyle interventions for people after colorectal cancer follows the Medical Research Council guidance on evaluating complex interventions in clinical practice. It focuses on people living after treatment for colorectal cancer and targets an important research area identified by cancer survivors as a research priority reported by the National Cancer Institute and James Lind Alliance UK. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04227353 approved on the 13th of January 2020

scholarly journals Exploring Views of Healthcare Professionals, Researchers, and People Living with and beyond Colorectal Cancer on a Healthy-Eating and Active Lifestyle Resource

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Sremanakova ◽  
Debra Jones ◽  
Richard Cooke ◽  
Sorrel Burden
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Research ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Bowel Cancer ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Active Lifestyle ◽  
Research Guidelines ◽  
Risk Of Cancer

Background: People after bowel cancer are at high risk of cancer recurrences and co-morbidities, and therefore strategies are needed to reduce these risks. One promising strategy targets modifiable lifestyle factors including diet and physical activity. However, effective, evidence-based resources in adopting new lifestyle habits are currently lacking. Methods: The Healthy-Eating and Active Lifestyle After Bowel Cancer (HEAL ABC) resource was developed incorporating behavior change theory and World Cancer Research Fund and American Institute of Cancer Research guidelines. Focus groups and telephone interviews were conducted with professionals and survivors (age ≥18 years) to obtain feedback on the resource layout, structure, and content. Recorded data were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using framework analysis. Results: Thirty participants evaluated the resource—19 cancer survivors and 11 professionals. Survivors’ mean age was 62 years (SD 11.5), 11 (58%) were females and 8 (42%) were male. Professionals were all females and mean age was 40 years (SD 6.06). Both survivors and professionals evaluated the resource as useful and provided suggestions for improvements. Conclusions: HEAL ABC is an evidence-based resource designed to aid cancer survivors in translating their motivation into action. It was valued positively by both survivors and healthcare professionals and viewed as filling a gap in post-treatment advice.

Using the knowledge to action process model to incite clinical change*

2010 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Petzold ◽  
Nicol Korner-Bitensky ◽  
Anita Menon
Keyword(s):  
Process Model ◽  
Clinical Change ◽  
Knowledge To Action ◽  
Action Process

scholarly journals Introducing the Canadian Thoracic Society Framework for Guideline Dissemination and Implementation, with Concurrent Evaluation

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 263-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samir Gupta ◽  
Christopher Licskai ◽  
Anne Van Dam ◽  
Louis-Philippe Boulet
Keyword(s):  
Guideline Implementation ◽  
Discussion Board ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Dissemination And Implementation ◽  
Research Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge To Action ◽  
Action Team ◽  
Guideline Dissemination ◽  
Collaboration And Communication ◽  
Action Process

The Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS) is leveraging its strengths in guideline production to enable respiratory guideline implementation in Canada. The authors describe the new CTS Framework for Guideline Dissemination and Implementation, with Concurrent Evaluation, which has three spheres of action: guideline production, implementation infrastructure and knowledge translation (KT) methodological support. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research ‘Knowledge-to-Action’ process was adopted as the model of choice for conceptualizing KT interventions. Within the framework, new evidence for formatting guideline recommendations to enhance the intrinsic implementability of future guidelines were applied. Clinical assemblies will consider implementability early in the guideline production cycle when selecting clinical questions, and new practice guidelines will include a section dedicated to KT. The framework describes the development of a web-based repository and communication forum to inventory existing KT resources and to facilitate collaboration and communication among implementation stakeholders through an online discussion board. A national forum for presentation and peer-review of proposed KT projects is described. The framework outlines expert methodological support for KT planning, development and evaluation including a practical guide for implementers and a novel ‘Clinical Assembly – KT Action Team’, and in-kind logistical support and assistance in securing peer-reviewed funding.

University wellness program: The effectiveness of students as nutrition counselors

1988 ◽  
Vol 88 (5) ◽  
pp. 595-598
Author(s):  
Donna M. Friebel ◽  
Kathryn Sucher ◽  
Nancy C. Lu
Keyword(s):  
Wellness Program ◽  
University Wellness
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