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TL;DR
Preliminary findings indicate staff perceive the program as necessary and acceptable, and early environmental shifts toward healthier practices have been observed.
Health & Social Care in the Community · 8 authors, 2 centres
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Preliminary findings indicate staff perceive the program as necessary and acceptable, and early environmental shifts toward healthier practices have been observed.
The intervention aims to equip residential carers with knowledge and skills to promote healthy eating and physical activity among young people in care. Implementation is guided by the NIRN Active Implementation Formula and includes a multi-component training program delivered online. Preliminary evaluation via surveys and semi-structured interviews with carers indicates strong program fit, high acceptability, and perceived feasibility of implementation. Staff reported that the program aligned with their personal values and organisational goals. Emerging evidence suggests environmental shifts toward healthier meals, more activity, and independent living skill development. Limitations include potential non-response bias and the exclusion of young people's perspectives due to COVID-19-related delays in organisational approvals.