2025 |
Riley-Gibson E, Hall A, Shoesmith A, Wolfenden L, Shelton RC, Pascoe W, Peden B, Doherty E, Pollock E, Booth D, Salloum RG, Laur C, Powell BJ, Kingsland M, Lane C, Hailemariam M, Sutherland R, Nathan N, 'A systematic review to determine the effect of strategies to sustain chronic disease prevention interventions in clinical and community settings', Translational Behavioral Medicine, 15 (2025) [C1]
This review assessed the effect of strategies designed to sustain the delivery of evidenced based interventions (EBIs) which target behavioural risk factors linked to leading caus... [more]
This review assessed the effect of strategies designed to sustain the delivery of evidenced based interventions (EBIs) which target behavioural risk factors linked to leading causes of chronic disease in clinical and community settings. Seven electronic databases were searched for randomised controlled studies published from earliest record to November 2022. Studies were included if they tested a strategy to sustain the delivery of an EBI within clinical or community settings. Results were synthesised using vote counting based on direction of effect, and reported in accordance with non-meta-analytic review standards following the Synthesis Without Meta-analysis (SWiM) guidelines. Three studies met the study inclusion criteria. Two studies were community-based, with one conducted in Australian community sports clubs and the second in afterschool clubs in the United States. The single clinical-based study was conducted in community health care centres in the United States. Across the three studies, 25 strategies were employed and only two strategies were common across all studies. Synthesis using vote counting based on direction of effect indicated that two of three studies favoured the intervention as positively impacting sustainment of EBIs. Few studies have been conducted to assess the effect of strategies designed to support sustainment of EBIs for chronic disease prevention in clinical and community settings. As such, it is difficult to determine the effect of strategies designed to support sustainment. Further research with comprehensive reporting of the selection, use and testing of sustainment strategies is needed to advance understanding of how to sustain EBIs in clinical and community settings.
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2024 |
Lane C, Saronga N, Fowell R, Berretta R, Blackmore K, Momenzadeh L, Giacomini A, Ware S, Milam J, 'Does targeted recruitment turn the dial for gender equity? A qualitative study at an Australian University', HIGHER EDUCATION QUARTERLY, 78, 934-956 (2024) [C1]
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2024 |
Barnes C, Mccrabb S, Bialek C, Turon H, Dray J, Duffy M, Lane C, Lum M, Brown A, Doyle J, Wolfendenabcd L, 'Factors associated with child and adolescent electronic nicotine and non-nicotine delivery systems use: A scoping review', PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 181 (2024) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2024 |
Riley-Gibson E, Hall A, Shoesmith A, Wolfenden L, Shelton RC, Doherty E, Pollock E, Booth D, Salloum RG, Laur C, Powell BJ, Kingsland M, Lane C, Hailemariam M, Sutherland R, Nathan N, 'A systematic review to determine the effect of strategies to sustain chronic disease prevention interventions in clinical and community settings: study protocol', SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, 13 (2024)
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2024 |
Lane C, Nathan N, Wiggers J, Hall A, Shoesmith A, Bauman A, Groombridge D, Sutherland R, Wolfenden L, 'Learning Health System to rapidly improve the implementation of a school physical activity policy', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS, 5 (2024) [C1]
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2024 |
Dilworth S, Doherty E, Mallise C, Licata M, Hollis J, Wynne O, Lane C, Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, Kingsland M, 'Barriers and enablers to addressing smoking, nutrition, alcohol consumption, physical activity and gestational weight gain (SNAP-W) as part of antenatal care: A mixed methods systematic review', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS, 5 (2024) [C1]
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2024 |
Shoesmith A, Nathan N, Lum M, Yoong S, Nolan E, Wolfenden L, Shelton RC, Cooper B, Lane C, Grady A, Imad N, Riley-Gibson E, Mccarthy N, Pearson N, Hall A, 'Integrated Measure of PRogram Element SuStainability in Childcare Settings (IMPRESS-C): development and psychometric evaluation of a measure of sustainability determinants in the early childhood education and care setting', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE, 19 (2024) [C1]
Background: There is a need for valid and reliable measures of determinants of sustainability of public health interventions in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings.... [more]
Background: There is a need for valid and reliable measures of determinants of sustainability of public health interventions in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the psychometric and pragmatic properties of such a measure ¿ the Integrated Measure of PRogram Element SuStainability in Childcare Settings (IMPRESS-C). Methods: We undertook a two-phase process guided by the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health status Measurement INstruments checklist (COSMIN) and Psychometric and Pragmatic Evidence Rating Scale (PAPERS). Phase 1 involved measure development; i.e., determining items and scales through an iterative process and assessment of face and content validity. Phase 2 involved the evaluation of psychometric and pragmatic properties. The 29-item measure completed by service executives (directors and nominated supervisors) was embedded in a larger survey from a national sample of Australian ECEC services assessing their implementation of nutrition and physical activity programs. Structural validity, concurrent validity, known groups validity, internal consistency, floor and ceiling effects, norms, and pragmatic qualities of the measure were assessed according to the PAPERS criteria. Results: The final measure contained 26 items, with respondents reporting how strongly they agreed or disagreed on a five-point Likert scale. Phase 1 assessments confirmed the relevance, and face and content validity of the scale. In Phase 2, we obtained 482 completed surveys, of which 84% (n = 405) completed the entire measure across 405 ECEC settings (one executive¿per service). Three of the four fit indices for the confirmatory factor analysis met the pre-specified criteria (SRMR = 0.056, CFI = 0.993, RMSEA = 0.067) indicating 'good' structural validity. The IMPRESS-C illustrated: 'good' internal consistency, with Cronbach's alpha values from 0.53 to 0.92; 'emerging' concurrent validity; 'poor' known groups validity; 'good' norms; and 'good' overall pragmatic qualities (cost, readability, length, and assessor burden). Conclusions: The IMPRESS-C possesses strong psychometric and pragmatic qualities for assessing service executive-level perceptions of determinants influencing sustainment of public health interventions within ECEC settings. To achieve a full range of perspectives in this setting, future work should be directed to also develop and test measures of sustainability determinants at the implementer level (e.g., among individual educators and staff).
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2024 |
Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, Barnes C, Lane C, Groombridge D, Robertson K, Jones J, Mccrabb S, Hodder RK, Shoesmith A, Hudson N, Mccarthy N, Kingsland M, Doherty E, Princehorn E, Finch M, Nathan N, Sutherland R, 'Learning health systems to implement chronic disease prevention programs: A novel framework and perspectives from an Australian health service', LEARNING HEALTH SYSTEMS, 8 (2024)
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2023 |
Hall A, Wolfenden L, Gardner C, Mcevoy B, Lane C, Shelton RC, Mcfadyen T, Lee DCW, Shoesmith A, Austin K, Nathan N, 'A bibliographic review of sustainability research output and investment in 10 leading public health journals across three time periods', PUBLIC HEALTH IN PRACTICE, 6 (2023) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2023 |
Yoong SL, Lum M, Wolfenden L, Jackson J, Barnes C, Hall AE, McCrabb S, Pearson N, Lane C, Jones JZ, Dinour L, McDonnell T, Booth D, Grady A, 'Healthy eating interventions delivered in early childhood education and care settings for improving the diet of children aged six months to six years', COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS (2023) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2023 |
Yoong SL, Lum M, Wolfenden L, Jackson J, Barnes C, Hall AE, McCrabb S, Pearson N, Lane C, Jones JZ, Nolan E, Dinour L, McDonnell T, Booth D, Grady A, 'Healthy eating interventions delivered in early childhood education and care settings for improving the diet of children aged six months to six years', COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS (2023)
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Open Research Newcastle |
2023 |
Nathan N, Hall A, Shoesmith A, Bauman AE, Peden B, Duggan B, Gardner C, Lane C, Lecathelinais C, Oldmeadow C, Duncan C, Groombridge D, Riley-Gibson E, Pollock E, Boyer J, Wiggers J, Gillham K, Pattinson M, Mattingly M, McCarthy N, Naylor P-J, Reeves P, Budgen P, Sutherland R, Jackson R, Croft T, Pascoe W, Wolfenden L, 'A cluster randomised controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a multi-strategy sustainability intervention on teachers' sustained implementation of classroom physical activity breaks (energisers): study protocol', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 23 (2023)
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2023 |
Hall A, Lane C, Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, Sutherland R, Mccarthy N, Jackson R, Shoesmith A, Lecathelinais C, Reeves P, Bauman A, Gillham K, Boyer J, Naylor P-J, Kerr N, Kajons N, Nathan N, 'Evaluating the scaling up of an effective implementation intervention (PACE) to increase the delivery of a mandatory physical activity policy in primary schools', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 20 (2023) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Nathan N, McCarthy N, Hall A, Shoesmith A, Lane C, Jackson R, Sutherland R, Groombridge D, Reeves P, Boyer J, Duggan B, Wolfenden L, 'Cluster randomised controlled trial to determine the impact of an activity enabling uniform on primary school student's fitness and physical activity: study protocol for the Active WeAR Everyday (AWARE) study', BMJ OPEN, 12 (2022)
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2022 |
Nathan N, Hall A, McCarthy N, Sutherland R, Wiggers J, Bauman AE, Rissel C, Naylor P-J, Cradock A, Lane C, Hope K, Elton B, Shoesmith A, Oldmeadow C, Reeves P, Gillham K, Duggan B, Boyer J, Lecathelinais C, Wolfenden L, 'Multi-strategy intervention increases school implementation and maintenance of a mandatory physical activity policy: outcomes of a cluster randomised controlled trial', BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 56, 385-+ (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Lane C, Naylor P-J, Shoesmith A, Wolfenden L, Hall A, Sutherland R, Nathan N, 'Identifying essential implementation strategies: a mixed methods process evaluation of a multi-strategy policy implementation intervention for schools', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 19 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Lane C, Nathan N, Reeves P, Sutherland R, Wolfenden L, Shoesmith A, Hall A, 'Economic evaluation of a multi-strategy intervention that improves school-based physical activity policy implementation', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE, 17 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Lane C, Wolfenden L, Hall A, Sutherland R, Naylor P-J, Oldmeadow C, Leigh L, Shoesmith A, Bauman A, McCarthy N, Nathan N, 'Optimising a multi-strategy implementation intervention to improve the delivery of a school physical activity policy at scale: findings from a randomised noninferiority trial', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 19 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Shoesmith A, Hall A, Wolfenden L, Shelton RC, Yoong S, Crane M, Lane C, McCarthy N, Lecathelinais C, Nathan N, 'School-level factors associated with the sustainment of weekly physical activity scheduled in Australian elementary schools: an observational study', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 22 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Lane C, Naylor P-J, Predy M, Kurtzhals M, Rhodes RE, Morton K, Hunter S, Carson V, 'Exploring a parent-focused physical literacy intervention for early childhood: a pragmatic controlled trial of the PLAYshop', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 22 (2022) [C1]
Background: Parents play a key role in young children's physical activity and physical literacy development. Little research has explored parent-focused interventions to impr... [more]
Background: Parents play a key role in young children's physical activity and physical literacy development. Little research has explored parent-focused interventions to improve young children's physical literacy. We examined if a theory-based, feasible physical literacy training workshop (PLAYshop) for parents could improve their physical literacy knowledge and confidence and improve parenting practices related to facilitating the physical literacy development of their preschool-aged child (3-5 years). The secondary objective was to explore implementation facilitators and barriers. Methods: We conducted a pragmatic controlled trial in two Canadian cities (Edmonton and Victoria) from November 2019 ¿ March 2020. A total of 143/151 parents were eligible and assigned to intervention (n = 71) or control group (n = 72). The PLAYshop included: (i) a 75-min in-person workshop with interactive activities and physical literacy educational messages, (ii) educational materials, (iii) an equipment pack, and (iv) two post-workshop booster emails. Surveys measured parents' knowledge and confidence at baseline and follow-up. Application of PLAYshop concepts and implementation facilitators and barriers were explored with interviews of parents and workshop leaders. Repeated measures ANOVAs and thematic analyses were completed. Results: Parents' knowledge and confidence improved significantly over time; intervention group changes were significantly greater than control group changes (p < 0.001; ¿2 =.32). Parents applied PLAYshop concepts at-home, including child-led play, making activities fun, and promoting child manipulative and locomotor skills. Time was a key parental implementation barrier. Program implementation issues varied by context (location and participants). Conclusions: PLAYshop participation changed parents' physical literacy knowledge and confidence and physical literacy enhancing play with their children. Implementation feasibility was high. The findings from this real-world trial highlight an efficacious and scalable intervention that warrants further testing. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04394312. Registered 19/05/2020.
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2022 |
Sutherland RL, Jackson JK, Lane C, McCrabb S, Nathan NK, Yoong SL, Lum M, Byaruhanga J, McLaughlin M, Brown A, Milat AJ, Bauman AE, Wolfenden L, 'A systematic review of adaptations and effectiveness of scaled-up nutrition interventions', NUTRITION REVIEWS, 80, 962-979 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2021 |
Hall A, Shoesmith A, Shelton RC, Lane C, Wolfenden L, Nathan N, 'Adaptation and Validation of the Program Sustainability Assessment Tool (PSAT) for Use in the Elementary School Setting', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 18 (2021) [C1]
There is a lack of valid and reliable measures of determinants of sustainability specific to public health interventions in the elementary school setting. This study aimed to adap... [more]
There is a lack of valid and reliable measures of determinants of sustainability specific to public health interventions in the elementary school setting. This study aimed to adapt and evaluate the Program Sustainability Assessment Tool (PSAT) for use in this setting. An expert reference group adapted the PSAT to ensure face validity. Elementary school teachers participating in a multi-component implementation intervention to increase their scheduling of physical activity completed the adapted PSAT. Structural validity was assessed via confirmatory factor analysis. Convergent validity was assessed using linear mixed regression evaluating the associations between scheduling of physical activity and adapted PSAT scores. Cronbach's alpha was used to evaluate internal consistency and intracluster correlation coefficients for interrater reliability. Floor and ceiling effects were also evaluated. Following adaptation and psychometric evaluation, the final measure contained 26 items. Domain Cronbach's alpha ranged from 0.77 to 0.92. Only one domain illustrated acceptable interrater reliability. Evidence for structural validity was mixed and was lacking for convergent validity. There were no floor and ceiling effects. Efforts to adapt and validate the PSAT for the elementary school setting were mixed. Future work to develop and improve measures specific to public health program sustainment that are relevant and psychometrically robust for elementary school settings are needed.
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Open Research Newcastle |
2021 |
Lane C, Carson V, Morton K, Reno K, Wright C, Predy M, Naylor PJ, 'A real-world feasibility study of the PLAYshop: a brief intervention to facilitate parent engagement in developing their child’s physical literacy', Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 7 (2021) [C1]
Background: Development of physical literacy, defined as "the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for en... [more]
Background: Development of physical literacy, defined as "the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life," can support children's physically active behaviors and consequent health benefits. Little research has explored interventions to improve children's physical literacy, although substantive evidence shows parents play a key role in children's physically active behaviors and development of fundamental movement skills. The purpose of this study was to explore the feasibility of a novel, physical literacy program (the PLAYshop) designed to build parents' self-efficacy to support their child's physical literacy. Methods: A non-randomized, one-arm concurrent nested design was used. Thirty-five parents of young children (3¿8 years of age) attended a 75-min workshop inclusive of interactive activities, educational messages, and the provision of resources focused on core physical literacy concepts. Pre- and post-workshop surveys used quantitative measures to assess parents' satisfaction, knowledge, confidence, and intention to adopt practices. Follow-up interviews qualitatively explored the implementation experiences of both parents and facilitators. Paired t tests and thematic analysis were undertaken. Results: Of the 33 eligible parents, 23 completed both pre- and post-workshop surveys. Follow-up interviews were completed with 11 parents and four workshop facilitators. Parents' self-reported knowledge and confidence to support their child's physical literacy development significantly increased after PLAYshop participation. The majority of parents were satisfied with the workshop and motivated to apply learnings at home with their child. Workshop facilitators identified seven workshop strengths (e.g., workshop champions and skilled facilitators) and four challenges (e.g., recruitment and unfavorable spaces). Limitations include the lack of control group and recruitment challenges. Conclusions: The PLAYshop was perceived positively by parents and facilitators and appeared to improve parent self-efficacy and intention to promote physical literacy with their child. Recruitment and attendance were key implementation challenges. The findings from this real-world study support the preliminary feasibility of the PLAYshop intervention and highlight areas to improve the intervention and recruitment prior to efficacy testing in a more rigorous trial format.
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Open Research Newcastle |
2021 |
Wolfenden L, Barnes C, Lane C, McCrabb S, Brown HM, Gerritsen S, Barquera S, Samara Vejar L, Munguia A, Yoong SL, 'Consolidating evidence on the effectiveness of interventions promoting fruit and vegetable consumption: an umbrella review', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 18 (2021) [C1]
Background: The overarching objective was to examine the effectiveness of intervention strategies to promote fruit and vegetable consumption. To do this, systematic review evidenc... [more]
Background: The overarching objective was to examine the effectiveness of intervention strategies to promote fruit and vegetable consumption. To do this, systematic review evidence regarding the effects of intervention strategies was synthesized; organized, where appropriate, by the setting in which the strategies were implemented. Additionally, we sought to describe gaps in the review of evidence; that is, where evidence regarding the effectiveness of recommended policy actions had not been systematically synthesised. Methods: We undertook a systematic search of electronic databases and the grey literature to identify systematic reviews describing the effects of any intervention strategy targeting fruit and/or vegetable intake in children or adults of any age. Results: The effects of 32 intervention strategies were synthesised from the 19 included reviews. The strategies were mapped across all three broad domains of the NOURISHING framework (i.e. food environment, food system and behaviour change communication), but covered just 14 of the framework's 65 sub-policy areas. There was evidence supporting the effectiveness of 19 of the 32 intervention strategies. The findings of the umbrella review suggest that intervention strategies implemented within schools, childcare services, homes, workplaces and primary care can be effective, as can eHealth strategies, mass media campaigns, household food production strategies and fiscal interventions. Conclusions: A range of effective strategy options are available for policy makers and practitioners interested in improving fruit and/or vegetable intake. However, the effects of many strategies ¿ particularly those targeting agricultural production practices, the supply chain and the broader food system ¿ have not been reported in systematic reviews. Primary studies assessing the effects of these strategies, and the inclusion of such studies in systematic reviews, are needed to better inform national and international efforts to improve public health nutrition. Trial registration: The review protocol was deposited in a publicly available Open Science framework prior to execution of the search strategy. https://osf.io/unj7x/.
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Open Research Newcastle |
2021 |
Shoesmith A, Hall A, Wolfenden L, Shelton RC, Powell BJ, Brown H, McCrabb S, Sutherland R, Yoong S, Lane C, Booth D, Nathan N, 'Barriers and facilitators influencing the sustainment of health behaviour interventions in schools and childcare services: a systematic review', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE, 16 (2021) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2021 |
Lane C, McCrabb S, Nathan N, Naylor P-J, Bauman A, Milat A, Lum M, Sutherland R, Byaruhanga J, Wolfenden L, 'How effective are physical activity interventions when they are scaled-up: a systematic review', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 18 (2021) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2021 |
Nathan N, McCarthy N, Hope K, Sutherland R, Lecathelinais C, Hall A, Lane C, Trost S, Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, 'The impact of school uniforms on primary school student's physical activity at school: outcomes of a cluster randomized controlled trial', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 18 (2021) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2020 |
Shoesmith A, Hall A, Hope K, Sutherland R, Hodder RK, Trost SG, Lecathelinais C, Lane C, McCarthy N, Nathan N, 'Associations between in-school-hours physical activity and child health-related quality of life: A cross-sectional study in a sample of Australian primary school children', Preventive Medicine Reports, 20 (2020) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2019 |
Lane C, Naylor P-J, Tomlin D, Kirk S, Hanning R, Masse L, Olstad DL, Prowse R, Caswell S, Jarvis S, Milford T, Raine K, 'Healthy vending contracts: Do localized policy approaches improve the nutrition environment in publicly funded recreation and sport facilities?', PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS, 16 (2019) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2019 |
McCrabb S, Lane C, Hall A, Milat A, Bauman A, Sutherland R, Yoong S, Wolfenden L, 'Scaling-up evidence-based obesity interventions: A systematic review assessing intervention adaptations and effectiveness and quantifying the scale-up penalty', OBESITY REVIEWS, 20, 964-982 (2019) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |