Abstract
Objective:
The purpose of this study was to learn from the existing literature the role that external networks play in physical activity interventions for people with Type 2 diabetes.
Methods:
Investigation of this issue was undertaken as part of a larger systematic review exploring implementation of physical activity interventions for Type 2 diabetes. An extensive search of electronic databases and grey literature was performed to locate potential publications. Relevant articles were subsequently analysed using the RE-AIM framework (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation and Maintenance). Information relating to the use of networks was subsequently extracted and analysed.
Results:
Of 50 articles independently reviewed, four articles were found to report the use of external organisations in the delivery of the intervention. A range of organisations were identified, including local employers and faith-based centres. Networks provided avenue for the promotion of information and resources, in addition to acting as an extra site for referral, recruitment and delivery of the intervention. Two key issues were (1) identification of organisations and staff with strong motivation to adhere to intervention protocols and (2) the early establishment of clear routes of communication between the main site and the network. External organisations also reported a reciprocal benefit of their involvement by bringing new people to their centre and strengthening relationships with the community.
Conclusions:
External organisations play a positive role in the delivery of physical activity interventions for Type 2 diabetes, and should be considered in the planning of sustainable and effective physical activity services.
The purpose of this study was to learn from the existing literature the role that external networks play in physical activity interventions for people with Type 2 diabetes.
Methods:
Investigation of this issue was undertaken as part of a larger systematic review exploring implementation of physical activity interventions for Type 2 diabetes. An extensive search of electronic databases and grey literature was performed to locate potential publications. Relevant articles were subsequently analysed using the RE-AIM framework (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation and Maintenance). Information relating to the use of networks was subsequently extracted and analysed.
Results:
Of 50 articles independently reviewed, four articles were found to report the use of external organisations in the delivery of the intervention. A range of organisations were identified, including local employers and faith-based centres. Networks provided avenue for the promotion of information and resources, in addition to acting as an extra site for referral, recruitment and delivery of the intervention. Two key issues were (1) identification of organisations and staff with strong motivation to adhere to intervention protocols and (2) the early establishment of clear routes of communication between the main site and the network. External organisations also reported a reciprocal benefit of their involvement by bringing new people to their centre and strengthening relationships with the community.
Conclusions:
External organisations play a positive role in the delivery of physical activity interventions for Type 2 diabetes, and should be considered in the planning of sustainable and effective physical activity services.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 105-105 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | Diabetic Medicine |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | Supplement 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 13 Mar 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
