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Maher C, Christian H, Nathan N, Okely A, Bogomolova S, Lewis LK, Cliff DP, Esterman A, Milte R, Rosenkranz RR, Curtis RG, Brinsley J, Ferguson T, Virgara R, Richardson M, Brannelly K, Stanley R, Schranz N, Campbell P, Weaver RG, Noetel M, Wolfenden L, 'Improving physical activity and screen time in Australian Outside School Hours Care: Study protocol', PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
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O'Brien KM, Bell J, Wolfenden L, Nathan N, Yoong SL, Bauman A, Lecathelinais C, Leigh L, Hodder RK, 'Prevalence of Physical Activity Initiatives in Australian Primary Schools: A Cross-Sectional Survey.', Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals, 36 (2025)
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Delaney T, Jackson J, Hudson N, Lecathelinais C, Brown AL, Young S, Wolfenden L, Craven P, Hayes M, Redman S, Wiggers J, Pinfold J, Liackman R, Groombridge D, Nathan N, Sutherland R, 'Breastfeeding and Early Infant Feeding Practices Among Women in the Hunter New England Region of New South Wales, Australia: A Cross Sectional Study', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 36 (2025) [C1]
Issue Addressed: Exclusive breastfeeding to 6 months of age is recommended. Currently, there is a lack of Australian data exploring infant feeding behaviours and the sources of in... [more]
Issue Addressed: Exclusive breastfeeding to 6 months of age is recommended. Currently, there is a lack of Australian data exploring infant feeding behaviours and the sources of information women use to guide infant feeding decisions. This study aimed to describe (i) infant feeding practices (breastfeeding, infant formula/other fluids, introduction of solids) of women with infants aged 6¿8 months; and (ii) the information sources women use most frequently and find most helpful to make decisions regarding infant feeding practices. Methods: Between August and October 2021, 356 mother-infant dyads in the Hunter New England region of New South Wales, Australia, were surveyed. Descriptive statistics and Kaplan-Meier survival analyses were used to describe infant feeding practices and their timing (age in months). Results: While breastfeeding was initiated in 97% of infants, only 1% were exclusively breastfed to 6 months of age. In the first month of life, 21% of infants received formula, increasing to 51% by 6 months. The mean age of introducing solids was 5.3 months. The most frequently used and helpful sources of information for infant feeding included friends and family, child and family health nurses, and digital sources (e.g., websites). Conclusions: Infant feeding practices reported by Australian mothers remain inconsistent with the recommendations and should remain a key focus of public health nutrition efforts. So What?: Opportunity exists to provide consistent, credible, and evidence-based information via various modalities for both families and their support networks to promote best practice infant feeding.
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Barnes C, Sutherland R, Janssen L, Jones J, Robertson K, Gowland-Ella J, Kerr N, Mitchell A, Gillham K, Brown AL, Wolfenden L, 'Improving the adoption of a school-based nutrition program: findings from a collaborative network of randomised trials', Implementation Science, 20 (2025) [C1]
Background: Public health nutrition interventions, including school-based programs, are a recommended approach to improve child dietary behaviours. However, the adoption of effect... [more]
Background: Public health nutrition interventions, including school-based programs, are a recommended approach to improve child dietary behaviours. However, the adoption of effective school-based nutrition programs face numerous challenges, including the limited evidence on effective strategies to maximise implementation and adoption of such programs. This study aimed to address this evidence gap by employing a novel collaborative network trial design to evaluate a series of implementation strategies employed by three NSW Local Health Districts, to improve school adoption of an effective school-based nutrition program ('SWAP IT'). Methods: Three independent, two arm parallel group randomised controlled trials were conducted simultaneously to examine the potential effectiveness of implementation strategies on school adoption of SWAP IT. Schools were randomised to either a high intensity (various implementation strategies), or a business as usual (minimal support) group. Measures and data collection processes were harmonised across the three trials to provide individual school-level data for planned pooled analyses. The primary outcome was school adoption of SWAP IT, objectively measured via electronic registration records. Logistic regression analyses were used to assess school adoption of SWAP IT for each trial. Meta-analyses were also conducted to pool the effects of the three trials and allow the comparison of the potential relative effects of the different strategies. Results: A total of 287 schools were included in the study: Trial 1 (n = 164), Trial 2 (n = 64) and Trial 3 (n = 59). Relative to control, we found increased odds of adoption in Trial 1 that employed a combination of the educational materials and local facilitation strategies (OR 8.78; 95%CI 2.90, 26.56; p < 0.001), but no significant differences in adoption in Trial 2 or 3 that employed solely the educational materials strategy. Pooled data suggests the combination of educational materials and local facilitation has a greater effect on adoption compared to educational materials alone (OR 4.18; 95%CI 1.60, 10.04; n = 3 studies; indirect effect). Conclusion: Findings of this study indicate that local facilitation is an important strategy to increase school adoption of SWAP IT, and potentially other health promotion programs. Trial registration: The trials were prospectively registered with Australia New Zealand Clinical Trials Register: ANZCTR, ACTRN12622000257763, Registered 11/2/2022, https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=383515&isReview=true ANZCTR, ACTRN12622000406707, Registered 9/3/2022 https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=383701&isReview=true ANZCTR, ACTRN12622000252718, Registered on 11/2/2022, https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=383513&isReview=true
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Doherty E, Dilworth S, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, Wilson A, Leane C, Schranz N, Parish J, Reardon M, Tully B, Hollis J, Daly J, Kingsland M, 'Preventive health risks in pregnancy: Cross-sectional prevalence survey in three regions of New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 49 (2025) [C1]
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Jones AW, Mcdonald VM, Mcloughlin RF, Vella TM, Flynn AW, Blakey J, Wolfenden L, Hew M, Upham JW, Thomas D, Bardin P, Holland AE, 'Experiences of Oral Corticosteroid Use and Adverse Effects: A National Cross-Sectional Survey of People with Asthma', PATIENT PREFERENCE AND ADHERENCE, 19, 75-85 (2025) [C1]
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Jackson M, Whelan J, Allender S, Wolfenden L, Nichols M, Brown V, Yoong SL, Orellana L, Bolton KA, Love P, Lamichhane P, Nathan N, Bell C, 'Systems thinking with active implementation research (STAIR): Protocol for a school-based randomised control trial for childhood obesity prevention', Plos One, 20 (2025)
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Barnes C, Janssen L, Mantach S, McCrabb S, Turon H, Groombridge D, Bartlem K, Bialek C, Couper L, Wolfenden L, 'Are Text-Message Based Programmes Targeting Adolescents and Their Parents an Acceptable Approach to Preventing Adolescent e-Cigarette Use?', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 36 (2025) [C1]
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Hanly G, Campbell E, Bartlem K, Dray J, Fehily C, Colyvas K, Reynolds T, Davidson S, Jeong SYS, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, Bowman J, 'Effectiveness of referral to a population-level telephone coaching service for improving health risk behaviours in people with a mental health condition: a randomised controlled trial', BMC Public Health, 25 (2025) [C1]
Background: Telephone support services are a viable means of providing population-level support to reduce health risk behaviours. While research exists on the effectiveness of Qui... [more]
Background: Telephone support services are a viable means of providing population-level support to reduce health risk behaviours. While research exists on the effectiveness of Quitlines to reduce smoking, there is limited other research investigating whether telephone services can provide effective behaviour change support for people with a mental health condition for behaviours including physical activity, healthy eating, and weight management. The aims of this trial were to evaluate the effectiveness of referral of people with a mental health condition to a population-level telephone coaching service to improve health risk behaviours and increase attempts to do so. Methods: A parallel-group randomised controlled trial was conducted. Participants with a mental health condition (N = 681) were assigned to a control (health information pack) or intervention group (information pack and referral by the research team to a coaching program). Data were collected via telephone surveys at baseline and six months post-recruitment. Primary outcomes were: (1) weekly minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, (2) daily fruit serves, (3) daily vegetable serves, and (4) attempted behaviour change/weight loss (yes/no; composite measure). Secondary outcomes included weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), and attempts to change each health behaviour individually. Results: Intention-to-treat analyses found no significant differential change between groups from baseline to six months for primary or secondary outcomes. By follow-up, 242/549 (44%) of intervention participants had enrolled in coaching and completed at least one call, with 16/242 having completed the program, 79 ongoing, and 147 withdrawn. Per-protocol analyses found attempting to improve at least one health behaviour/lose weight was significantly greater in enrolees (OR = 3.7, 95% CI 1.03¿13.23) than the control group. Conclusions: Referral to the program did not improve risk behaviours or weight/BMI but did support behaviour change attempts. Contributing factors may include low program completion by follow-up and impact of COVID-19. Further research is required to better understand participation in and benefits of telephone coaching services for people with a mental health condition. Trial registration: Registered retrospectively with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12620000351910).
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Taylor N, Mazariego C, Baffsky R, Liang S, Wolfenden L, Presseau J, Fontaine G, Carland JE, Shiner CT, Wise S, Debono D, McKay S, Best S, Morrow A, 'Advancing the Speed and Science of Implementation Using Mixed-Methods Process Mapping – Best Practice Recommendations', International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 24 (2025) [C1]
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Jacobs J, Backholer K, Allender S, Brown V, Orellana L, Novotny R, Wolfenden L, Moodie M, Nichols M, 'The impact of community-based childhood obesity prevention interventions in Australia by socio-economic position: An individual participant data meta-analysis', Pediatric Obesity (2025)
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Palmer JC, Davies AL, Spiga F, Heitmann BL, Jago R, Summerbell CD, Higgins JPT, Astrup A, Barbosa Filho VC, Benden ME, Boddy L, Bogart LM, Brown B, Carlin A, Pozuelo Carrascosa DP, Chai LK, Drummy C, Duncan S, Ebbeling C, Martos E, Fairclough S, Fulkerson J, Gentile DA, Gruber MB, Grydeland M, Ha AS, Mourad CH, Gilstad-Hayden K, Hill DL, Hoor GT, Hurley K, Hurst A, Hwalla N, Ickovics JR, Jolly K, Kain J, Kobel S, Kovacs VA, Kriemler S, Kuroko S, Lana A, Levy TS, Sánchez-López M, Lubans D, Lynch B, Madsen KA, Marcus C, Humarán MG, Morales-Ruan C, Morgan P, Müller I, Newton R, Nicholl A, O'Connor T, Pate RR, Peña S, Robbins LB, Puder JJ, Robinson T, Rosário R, Rosenkranz R, Sacheck J, Salmon J, Seguin-Fowler RA, Sherwood NE, Takacs H, Taylor R, Wang H, Wang H, Whittemore R, Wilksch S, Yin Z, Zhou Z, Breheny K, Caldwell DM, Dawson S, Gao Y, Hillier-Brown F, Hodder RK, Larsen SC, Moore TH, Nobles JD, Phillips SM, Savovic J, Thorsteinsdottir F, Tomlinson E, Wolfenden L, 'Do the effects of interventions aimed at the prevention of childhood obesity reduce inequities? A re-analysis of randomized trial data from two Cochrane reviews', Eclinicalmedicine, 81 (2025) [C1]
Background: Public health attempts to prevent obesity in children and young people should aim to minimize health inequalities. Two Cochrane reviews examining interventions aiming ... [more]
Background: Public health attempts to prevent obesity in children and young people should aim to minimize health inequalities. Two Cochrane reviews examining interventions aiming to prevent childhood obesity found that interventions promoting (only) physical activity have a small beneficial effect on BMI for people aged 5¿18 years, as do interventions promoting physical activity alongside healthy eating for 5¿11 year olds. We examined whether the effectiveness of the interventions included in these reviews differed according to eight factors associated with inequity: place, race/ethnicity, occupation, gender/sex, religion, education, socio-economic status, and social capital (the PROGRESS framework). Methods: We collected data on change in BMI (standardized or unstandardized), subgrouped by baseline measures of PROGRESS factors, for intervention and control groups, from trial authors. We calculated the intervention effect per subgroup (mean difference), then contrasted these to estimate interactions between intervention and the baseline factors. We combined interaction estimates for each factor across trials using meta-analyses. Findings: We collected subgrouped data from 81 trials that took place between 2001 and 2020, involving 84,713 participants. We found no substantial differences in effectiveness of interventions for PROGRESS subgroups in most scenarios. However, in the younger age group (5¿11 years), the effect of interventions on standardized BMI appeared to be higher in boys (average difference in mean differences 0.03; 95% CI 0.01 to 0.06; 45 studies, n = 44,740), which was consistent in direction with the BMI effect (average difference in mean differences 0.06 kg/m2; 95% CI -0.02 to 0.13; 31 studies, n = 27,083). Interpretation: Our findings suggest that those responsible for public health can promote these beneficial interventions without major concerns about increasing inequalities but should be mindful that these interventions may work better in boys aged 5¿11 years than girls. More data are needed, so we encourage future trialists to perform subgroup analyses on PROGRESS factors. Funding: National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
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Anderson A, Hinwood M, Wolfenden L, Romiti M, Grady A, Oldmeadow C, Christian H, Lum M, Lorch R, Sacks G, Wiggers J, Hodder R, Gillham K, Yoong SL, 'Examining Changes in Implementation of Priority Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Practices, and Related Barriers, Over Time in Australian Early Childhood Education and Care Services: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Study', CHILDHOOD OBESITY [C1]
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Mccrabb S, Hunter KE, Turon H, Barnes C, Williams JG, Aberoumand M, Banks E, Yoong S, Milat A, Hodder RK, Gardner LA, Newton N, Little MA, Halpern-Felsher B, Steeger C, Fox KR, Wyman P, Shrier L, Harris SK, Seidler L, Wolfenden L, 'Synthesis using prospective meta-analysis to reduce youths' e-cigarette use (SPARKE): a protocol for an individual participant data prospective meta-analysis (IPD PMA) examining interventions for the prevention of youth e-cigarette use', BMJ Open, 15 (2025)
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Buckler EJ, González ODJ, Naylor PJ, Marshall-Beaucoup S, Wright C, Wolfenden L, Faulkner G, Carson V, Brussoni M, Mâsse LC, 'Tracking Physical Activity and Nutrition Policies and Practices in Early Childhood Education and Care: Five Years Post-Implementation of a Provincial-Level Active Play Standard', Childhood Obesity, 21, 273-281 (2025) [C1]
Background: Early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings are key for improving health behaviors, including physical activity (PA) and nutrition. In 2017, the province of Bri... [more]
Background: Early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings are key for improving health behaviors, including physical activity (PA) and nutrition. In 2017, the province of British Columbia (BC) implemented a provincial-level Active Play policy supported by a capacity-building intervention. Significant improvements in all PA policies and practices and the majority of nutrition policies were observed post-implementation. The purpose of this study was to understand if PA and nutrition policies and practices were maintained at 5+ years post-provincial policy implementation. Methods: This study employed a repeated cross-sectional design to distribute surveys querying about PA and nutrition policies and practices to ECEC centers across BC at three time points: time 1, prior to implementation of the Active Play standard (2016-2017) and capacity-building intervention, time 2, 1-2 years post-implementation (2018-2019), and time 3, 5+ years post-implementation (2022-2023). Results: The majority of PA and all nutrition policies were maintained from time 2 (n = 378) to time 3 (n = 639). Prevalence of policies related to the provision of activities that address fundamental movement skills (odds ratio [OR] = 0.30) and total amount of active play (OR = 0.56) significantly decreased from time 2 to time 3. All reported PA practice prevalence levels decreased to time 1 levels. Conclusions: Center-level health behavior policies were largely maintained 5 years post-implementation, except some PA policies and practices returned to pre-implementation levels. Staff capacity and turnover as well as change in implementation support may explain these changes. Ongoing implementation support is needed to ensure maintenance of health promoting policies and practices in ECEC.
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Yoong SL, Pearson N, Giles L, Lamont H, Wolfenden L, Jones J, Lecathelinais C, Naylor PJ, Okely A, Nathan N, Reilly K, Lorch R, Wiggers J, Jackson J, Lum M, Gillham K, Grady A, 'Impact of a multi-component implementation strategy to increase outdoor free play opportunities in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services: the get outside get active (GOGA) randomised controlled trial', International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 22 (2025) [C1]
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Hall A, McCrabb S, Tong M, Gupta A, Poirier B, McHugh L, Hwang YI, Metse AP, Murray L, Smithers LG, Finlay SM, Wolfenden L, 'Welcoming the new ANZJPH editor-in-chief and their strategic development plans to strengthen public health research', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 49 (2025)
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McDiarmid K, Clinton-McHarg T, Wolfenden L, O'Brien K, Lee DCW, Stuart A, Hodder RK, 'The effectiveness of school-based obesity prevention interventions on the health behaviours of children aged 6–18 years: A secondary data analysis of a systematic review', Preventive Medicine Reports, 53 (2025) [C1]
Objectives: Obesity remains a contributor to the burden of disease globally. Suboptimal diet and physical inactivity are two rising risk factors of obesity in youth; both are targ... [more]
Objectives: Obesity remains a contributor to the burden of disease globally. Suboptimal diet and physical inactivity are two rising risk factors of obesity in youth; both are targeted for obesity prevention. Further, these risk behaviours cluster and may be associated with other risks including smoking and alcohol intake. Few studies, however, have examined the extent to which interventions targeting obesity also impact on other health behaviours. The aim of this study is to synthesise the effects of child obesity prevention programs on diet, physical activity, tobacco smoking and alcohol intake, and to investigate differential effects by interventions that target different behaviours. Methods: A secondary data analysis of an existing systematic review was conducted. Literature searches identified any additional papers from 1990 to 2023 associated with the originally included studies. All papers were screened and were eligible if they reported any diet, physical activity, smoking or alcohol outcomes. Results for each health behaviour outcome were selected. Meta-analysis was conducted where possible to calculate standardised mean differences. Results: One hundred and four studies were eligible for inclusion. Fruit and vegetable intake (standardised mean difference (SMD) 0.104; 95 % (CI) (0.03, 0.17)), and sugar-sweetened beverage intake (SMD -0.126; 95 % CI (-0.22, -0.04)) were positively impacted by obesity prevention, as were physical activity (SMD 0.168; 95 % CI (0.05, 0.28)) and sedentary behaviour (SMD -0.021; 95 % CI (-0.03, -0.01)). Findings were mixed for tobacco smoking and alcohol intake. Conclusion: Independent of weight status, school obesity prevention programs may improve some measures of child dietary intake and physical activity. Study registration: Prospectively registered: PROSPERO: CRD42021281106.
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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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Johnson BJ, Chadwick PM, Pryde S, Seidler AL, Hunter KE, Aberoumand M, Williams JG, Lau HI, Libesman S, Aagerup J, Barba A, Baur LA, Morgillo S, Sanders L, Taki S, Hesketh KD, Campbell K, Manson A, Hayes A, Webster A, Wood C, O’Connor DA, Matvienko-Sikar K, Robledo K, Askie L, Wolfenden L, Taylor R, Yin HS, Brown V, Fiks A, Ventura A, Ghaderi A, Taylor BJ, Stough C, Helle C, Palacios C, Perrin EM, Reifsnider E, Rasmussen F, Paul IM, Savage JS, Thomson J, Banna J, Larsen J, Joshipura K, Ong KK, Karssen L, Wen LM, Vitolo M, Røed M, Bryant M, Rivera MC, Messito MJ, Golova N, Øverby NC, Gross R, Lakshman R, Byrne R, Rothman RL, O’Reilly S, Anzman-Frasca S, Verbestel V, Maffeis C, de la Haye K, Salvy SJ, Mihrshahi S, Ramachandran J, Baratto PS, Golley RK, Verbeste V, Kiridana V, Whaley S, Pedersen T, Rybak T, Wickramasinghe P, Patil P, Goran M, Daniels L, Manikam L, Kierkegaard L, Xia H, Raat H, Wasser H, Corpeleijn E, Hodges E, Oken E, Widen E, Jacobvitz D, McCormick D, Dennis CL, Acero CG, Exposito AP, Linares AM, Thompson A, Karasz A, Smith W, Godolphin P, Sue-See M, Staub L, 'Behavioural components and delivery features of early childhood obesity prevention interventions: intervention coding of studies in the TOPCHILD Collaboration systematic review', International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 22 (2025) [C1]
Background: Early childhood obesity prevention interventions that aim to change parent/caregiver practices related to infant (milk) feeding, food provision and parent feeding, mov... [more]
Background: Early childhood obesity prevention interventions that aim to change parent/caregiver practices related to infant (milk) feeding, food provision and parent feeding, movement (including activity, sedentary behaviour) and/or sleep health (i.e. target parental behaviour domains) are diverse and heterogeneously reported. We aimed to 1) systematically characterise the target behaviours, delivery features, and Behaviour Change Techniques (BCTs) used in interventions in the international Transforming Obesity Prevention for CHILDren (TOPCHILD) Collaboration, and 2) explore similarities and differences in BCTs used in interventions by target behaviour domains. Methods: Annual systematic searches were performed in MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane (CENTRAL), CINAHL, PsycINFO, and two clinical trial registries, from inception to February 2023. Trialists from eligible randomised controlled trials of parent-focused, behavioural early obesity prevention interventions shared unpublished intervention materials. Standardised approaches were used to code target behaviours, delivery features and BCTs in both published and unpublished intervention materials. Validation meetings confirmed coding with trialists. Narrative syntheses were performed. Results: Thirty-two trials reporting 37 active intervention arms were included. Interventions targeted a range of behaviours. The most frequent combination was targeting all parental behaviour domains (infant [milk] feeding, food provision and parent feeding, movement, sleep health; n[intervention arms] = 15/37). Delivery features varied considerably. Most interventions were delivered by a health professional (n = 26/36), included facilitator training (n = 31/36), and were interactive (n = 28/36). Overall, 49 of 93 unique BCTs were coded to at least one target behaviour domain. The most frequently coded BCTs were: Instruction on how to perform a behaviour (n[intervention arms, separated by domain] = 102), Behavioural practice and rehearsal (n = 85), Information about health consequences (n = 85), Social support (unspecified) (n = 84), and Credible source (n = 77). Similar BCTs were often used for each target behaviour domain. Conclusions: Our study provides the most comprehensive description of the behaviour change content of complex interventions targeting early childhood obesity prevention available to date. Our analysis revealed that interventions targeted multiple behaviour domains, with significant variation in delivery features. Despite the diverse range of BCTs coded, five BCTs were consistently identified across domains, though certain BCTs were more prevalent in specific domains. These findings can be used to examine effectiveness of components and inform intervention development and evaluation in future trials. Trial registration: PROSPERO registration no. CRD42020177408.
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Wolfenden L, Slevin T, '2025: A year of uncertainty and opportunity for public health', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 49 (2025)
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Imad N, Turon H, Grady A, Keenan S, Wyse R, Wolfenden L, Almond H, Belski R, Leonard A, Peeters A, Yoong S, 'Identifying effective obesity prevention intervention components: An umbrella review mapping systematic review evidence', OBESITY REVIEWS [C1]
This overview of reviews synthesizes the effectiveness of obesity prevention interventions in children and adults on BMI/zBMI, following JBI and Cochrane Handbook guidelines. The ... [more]
This overview of reviews synthesizes the effectiveness of obesity prevention interventions in children and adults on BMI/zBMI, following JBI and Cochrane Handbook guidelines. The protocol was prospectively registered in OSF in September 2020. Searches for eligible reviews were run in five databases and gray literature in May 2022. Systematic reviews published in 2010 and assessed BMI/zBMI outcomes of obesity prevention interventions were eligible. Screening, data extraction, and quality assessment were performed independently and in duplicate using standardized tools. For similar interventions, the more recent, higher-quality review was included. Thirty reviews reporting on 60 discrete interventions (i.e., a specific intervention component), mapped to 14 of 21 IOM sub-domains, were included. Nine interventions were classified as effective in improving BMI outcomes, including digital health or counseling interventions for adults in 'healthcare environments', behavioral interventions for children (broadly nutrition education), physical education curriculum modifications, and policies targeting food and beverages in 'School environments'. This review extends on previous reviews by consolidating evidence from high-quality, recent reviews to identify effective intervention components. Thus, this review provides direction for implementation efforts and highlights research gaps, where future research is warranted. However, as primary studies were not directly analyzed, gaps may reflect a lack of systematic reviews rather than primary research.
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Banks E, Scollo M, Gartner C, Freeman B, Brown S, Campbell S, Yazidjoglou A, Bittoun R, Brooks A, Chan G, Collins L, Conway M, Dean E, Dessaix A, Dono J, Gazey A, Greenberg T, Greenhalgh E, Gupta D, Havard A, Heris C, Hunter L, Jancey J, Jongenelis M, Khanlari S, Larcombe A, Lim C, Lizama N, Maddox R, Marks G, McCausland K, McLennan J, Miller C, Morphett K, Passey M, Peters M, Pettigrew S, Roberts D, Roseby R, Scully M, Smith A, Smyth C, Soderstrom J, Stjepanovic D, Tuson M, Vandeleur M, Villarosa A, Watts C, Weber M, Wolfenden L, Wood L, Yoong S, 'National E-cigarette Monitoring and Evidence Consortium: Supporting informed research, policy and practice in Australia', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 49 (2025) [C1]
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Jacobs J, Wolfenden L, Bolton KA, Brown V, Sultana M, Backholer K, Allender S, Novotny R, Peeters A, Nichols M, 'Umbrella review of systematic reviews to inform the development and translation of community-based childhood obesity prevention interventions', OBESITY REVIEWS [C1]
Community-based interventions (CBIs) can be effective and feasible for the prevention of childhood obesity. The aim of this umbrella review is to determine if systematic reviews r... [more]
Community-based interventions (CBIs) can be effective and feasible for the prevention of childhood obesity. The aim of this umbrella review is to determine if systematic reviews report sufficient information to guide replication or adaptation of CBIs to a variety of contexts and aid in further development of childhood obesity prevention CBIs. Six databases were searched for systematic reviews including obesity prevention CBIs involving 0¿18 year olds and reporting weight-related outcomes. Two researchers screened results. Evidence-to-decision frameworks guided which details may be required for decision-makers to design and carry-out a CBI, including information on intervention characteristics, outcome reporting and translation factors. From 3935 search results, 40 studies were included. The most frequently reported relevant pieces of information were behaviors targeted (100% of systematic reviews), intervention duration (90%) and settings involved (97.5%). Less frequently reported factors included specific actions implemented (48%), intervention intensity (30%) and organizations, or contributors involved (40%). There was a low level of reporting of equity considerations (27.5%), adverse events (20%), and costs/cost-effectiveness (17.5%). Multilevel interventions for child obesity prevention have demonstrated effectiveness, yet additional documentation of successful intervention processes is needed.
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Barnes C, Turon H, McCrabb S, Mantach S, Janssen L, Duffy M, Groombridge D, Hodder R, Meharg D, Robinson E, Bialek C, Wallace S, Leigh L, Wolfenden L, 'Factorial randomised controlled trial to examine the potential effect of a text message-based intervention on reducing adolescent susceptibility to e-cigarette use: a study protocol', BMJ OPEN, 14 (2024)
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Wolfenden L, Shoesmith A, Hall A, Bauman A, Nathan N, 'Correction to: An initial typology of approaches used by policy and practice agencies to achieve sustained implementation of interventions to improve health (Implementation Science Communications, (2024), 5, 1, (21), 10.1186/s43058-024-00555-2)', Implementation Science Communications, 5 (2024)
Following the publication of the original article [1], the authors reported an error with regard to Figure 1: The "Yes" and "No" for the last decision needs to... [more]
Following the publication of the original article [1], the authors reported an error with regard to Figure 1: The "Yes" and "No" for the last decision needs to be switched, as shown in the correct Figure 1 below: The original article has been corrected.
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Lee K, Mckay H, Crane M, Milat A, Wolfenden L, Rankin NM, Sutherland R, Bauma A, 'Are they the same? Disentangling the concepts of implementation science research and population scale-up', PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH & PRACTICE, 34 (2024) [C1]
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Rice A, Kingsland M, Doherty E, Licata M, Tully B, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, Foster M, Lecathelinais C, Daly J, 'E-cigarette use in pregnancy in Australia: A cross-sectional survey of public antenatal clinic attendees', DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, 43, 1733-1741 (2024) [C1]
Introduction: E-cigarette use has rapidly increased amongst young people in Australia, however the prevalence of use amongst pregnant people is not known. The aim of this study wa... [more]
Introduction: E-cigarette use has rapidly increased amongst young people in Australia, however the prevalence of use amongst pregnant people is not known. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of e-cigarette use and dual use of e-cigarettes and tobacco cigarettes, characteristics associated with use and reasons for use amongst a sample of pregnant Australian people attending public antenatal clinics. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 4024 pregnant people attending antenatal appointments, between July 2021 and December 2022, in one local health district in New South Wales, Australia. Main outcome measures were current use of e-cigarettes, dual use with tobacco cigarettes, participant characteristics associated with use and reasons for use. Results: 1.24% of pregnant people used e-cigarettes, 34% of these were dual smokers. Being a current smoker (OR 39.49; 95% CI 9.99¿156.21) or ex-smoker (OR 29.86; 95% CI 8.75¿101.95) were associated with e-cigarette use. Quitting smoking was the most reported reason for use (52%). Discussion and Conclusions: This study is the first to report on the prevalence of e-cigarette use amongst pregnant people in Australia. We found that a small proportion of pregnant people use e-cigarettes and that many are dual users or ex-smokers. E-cigarette use and rates of dual use in pregnancy in Australia appear lower than internationally, however they are similarly being used as a smoking-cessation aid by many. As regulatory environments relating to e-cigarette access change in Australia, large-scale studies are required to continue to monitor e-cigarette use and dual use in pregnancy.
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Finch M, Lum M, Yoong SL, Hodder RK, Grady A, Wolfenden L, 'Dissemination of public health research evidence and guidelines to Australian Early Childhood Education and Care staff: Views about source, content and format', HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 35, 1397-1404 (2024) [C1]
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Spiga F, Tomlinson E, Davies AL, Moore THM, Dawson S, Breheny K, Savovic J, Hodder RK, Wolfenden L, Higgins JPT, Summerbell CD, 'Interventions to prevent obesity in children aged 12 to 18 years old', COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS (2024) [C1]
Background: Prevention of obesity in adolescents is an international public health priority. The prevalence of overweight and obesity is over 25% in North and South America, Austr... [more]
Background: Prevention of obesity in adolescents is an international public health priority. The prevalence of overweight and obesity is over 25% in North and South America, Australia, most of Europe, and the Gulf region. Interventions that aim to prevent obesity involve strategies that promote healthy diets or 'activity' levels (physical activity, sedentary behaviour and/or sleep) or both, and work by reducing energy intake and/or increasing energy expenditure, respectively. There is uncertainty over which approaches are more effective, and numerous new studies have been published over the last five years since the previous version of this Cochrane Review. Objectives: To assess the effects of interventions that aim to prevent obesity in adolescents by modifying dietary intake or 'activity' levels, or a combination of both, on changes in BMI, zBMI score and serious adverse events. Search methods: We used standard, extensive Cochrane search methods. The latest search date was February 2023. Selection criteria: Randomised controlled trials in adolescents (mean age 12 years and above but less than 19 years), comparing diet or 'activity' interventions (or both) to prevent obesity with no intervention, usual care, or with another eligible intervention, in any setting. Studies had to measure outcomes at a minimum of 12 weeks post baseline. We excluded interventions designed primarily to improve sporting performance. Data collection and analysis: We used standard Cochrane methods. Our outcomes were BMI, zBMI score and serious adverse events, assessed at short- (12 weeks to < 9 months from baseline), medium- (9 months to < 15 months) and long-term (= 15 months) follow-up. We used GRADE to assess the certainty of the evidence for each outcome. Main results: This review includes 74 studies (83,407 participants); 54 studies (46,358 participants) were included in meta-analyses. Sixty studies were based in high-income countries. The main setting for intervention delivery was schools (57 studies), followed by home (nine studies), the community (five studies) and a primary care setting (three studies). Fifty-one interventions were implemented for less than nine months; the shortest was conducted over one visit and the longest over 28 months. Sixty-two studies declared non-industry funding; five were funded in part by industry. Dietary interventions versus control. The evidence is very uncertain about the effects of dietary interventions on body mass index (BMI) at short-term follow-up (mean difference (MD) -0.18, 95% confidence interval (CI) -0.41 to 0.06; 3 studies, 605 participants), medium-term follow-up (MD -0.65, 95% CI -1.18 to -0.11; 3 studies, 900 participants), and standardised BMI (zBMI) at long-term follow-up (MD -0.14, 95% CI -0.38 to 0.10; 2 studies, 1089 participants); all very low-certainty evidence. Compared with control, dietary interventions may have little to no effect on BMI at long-term follow-up (MD -0.30, 95% CI -1.67 to 1.07; 1 study, 44 participants); zBMI at short-term (MD -0.06, 95% CI -0.12 to 0.01; 5 studies, 3154 participants); and zBMI at medium-term (MD 0.02, 95% CI -0.17 to 0.21; 1 study, 112 participants) follow-up; all low-certainty evidence. Dietary interventions may have little to no effect on serious adverse events (two studies, 377 participants; low-certainty evidence). Activity interventions versus control. Compared with control, activity interventions do not reduce BMI at short-term follow-up (MD -0.64, 95% CI -1.86 to 0.58; 6 studies, 1780 participants; low-certainty evidence) and probably do not reduce zBMI at medium- (MD 0, 95% CI -0.04 to 0.05; 6 studies, 5335 participants) or long-term (MD -0.05, 95% CI -0.12 to 0.02; 1 study, 985 participants) follow-up; both moderate-certainty evidence. Activity interventions do not reduce zBMI at short-term follow-up (MD 0.02, 95% CI -0.01 to 0.05; 7 studies, 4718 participants; high-certainty evidence), but may reduce BMI...
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Spiga F, Davies AL, Tomlinson E, Moore THM, Dawson S, Breheny K, Savovic J, Gao Y, Phillips SM, Hillier-Brown F, Hodder RK, Wolfenden L, Higgins JPT, Summerbell CD, 'Interventions to prevent obesity in children aged 5 to 11 years old', COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS (2024) [C1]
Background: Prevention of obesity in children is an international public health priority given the prevalence of the condition (and its significant impact on health, development a... [more]
Background: Prevention of obesity in children is an international public health priority given the prevalence of the condition (and its significant impact on health, development and well-being). Interventions that aim to prevent obesity involve behavioural change strategies that promote healthy eating or 'activity' levels (physical activity, sedentary behaviour and/or sleep) or both, and work by reducing energy intake and/or increasing energy expenditure, respectively. There is uncertainty over which approaches are more effective and numerous new studies have been published over the last five years, since the previous version of this Cochrane review. Objectives: To assess the effects of interventions that aim to prevent obesity in children by modifying dietary intake or 'activity' levels, or a combination of both, on changes in BMI, zBMI score and serious adverse events. Search methods: We used standard, extensive Cochrane search methods. The latest search date was February 2023. Selection criteria: Randomised controlled trials in children (mean age 5 years and above but less than 12 years), comparing diet or 'activity' interventions (or both) to prevent obesity with no intervention, usual care, or with another eligible intervention, in any setting. Studies had to measure outcomes at a minimum of 12 weeks post baseline. We excluded interventions designed primarily to improve sporting performance. Data collection and analysis: We used standard Cochrane methods. Our outcomes were body mass index (BMI), zBMI score and serious adverse events, assessed at short- (12 weeks to < 9 months from baseline), medium- (9 months to < 15 months) and long-term (= 15 months) follow-up. We used GRADE to assess the certainty of the evidence for each outcome. Main results: This review includes 172 studies (189,707 participants); 149 studies (160,267 participants) were included in meta-analyses. One hundred forty-six studies were based in high-income countries. The main setting for intervention delivery was schools (111 studies), followed by the community (15 studies), the home (eight studies) and a clinical setting (seven studies); one intervention was conducted by telehealth and 31 studies were conducted in more than one setting. Eighty-six interventions were implemented for less than nine months; the shortest was conducted over one visit and the longest over four years. Non-industry funding was declared by 132 studies; 24 studies were funded in part or wholly by industry. Dietary interventions versus control. Dietary interventions, compared with control, may have little to no effect on BMI at short-term follow-up (mean difference (MD) 0, 95% confidence interval (CI) -0.10 to 0.10; 5 studies, 2107 participants; low-certainty evidence) and at medium-term follow-up (MD -0.01, 95% CI -0.15 to 0.12; 9 studies, 6815 participants; low-certainty evidence) or zBMI at long-term follow-up (MD -0.05, 95% CI -0.10 to 0.01; 7 studies, 5285 participants; low-certainty evidence). Dietary interventions, compared with control, probably have little to no effect on BMI at long-term follow-up (MD -0.17, 95% CI -0.48 to 0.13; 2 studies, 945 participants; moderate-certainty evidence) and zBMI at short- or medium-term follow-up (MD -0.06, 95% CI -0.13 to 0.01; 8 studies, 3695 participants; MD -0.04, 95% CI -0.10 to 0.02; 9 studies, 7048 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). Five studies (1913 participants; very low-certainty evidence) reported data on serious adverse events: one reported serious adverse events (e.g. allergy, behavioural problems and abdominal discomfort) that may have occurred as a result of the intervention; four reported no effect. Activity interventions versus control. Activity interventions, compared with control, may have little to no effect on BMI and zBMI at short-term or long-term follow-up (BMI short-term: MD -0.02, 95% CI -0.17 to 0.13; 14 studies, 4069 participants; zBMI short-term: MD -0.02, 95%...
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Wolfenden L, Hall A, Bauman A, Milat A, Hodder R, Webb E, Mooney K, Yoong S, Sutherland R, Mccrabb S, 'Research outcomes informing the selection of public health interventions and strategies to implement them: A cross-sectional survey of Australian policy-maker and practitioner preferences', HEALTH RESEARCH POLICY AND SYSTEMS, 22 (2024) [C1]
Background: A key role of public health policy-makers and practitioners is to ensure beneficial interventions are implemented effectively enough to yield improvements in public he... [more]
Background: A key role of public health policy-makers and practitioners is to ensure beneficial interventions are implemented effectively enough to yield improvements in public health. The use of evidence to guide public health decision-making to achieve this is recommended. However, few studies have examined the relative value, as reported by policy-makers and practitioners, of different broad research outcomes (that is, measures of cost, acceptability, and effectiveness). To guide the conduct of research and better inform public health policy and practice, this study aimed at describing the research outcomes that Australian policy-makers and practitioners consider important for their decision-making when selecting: (a) public health interventions; (b) strategies to support their implementation; and (c) to assess the differences in research outcome preferences between policy-makers and practitioners. Method: An online value-weighting survey was conducted with Australian public health policy-makers and practitioners working in the field of non-communicable disease prevention. Participants were presented with a list of research outcomes and were asked to select up to five they considered most critical to their decision-making. They then allocated 100 points across these ¿ allocating more points to outcomes perceived as more important. Outcome lists were derived from a review and consolidation of evaluation and outcome frameworks in the fields of public health knowledge translation and implementation. We used descriptive statistics to report relative preferences overall and for policy-makers and practitioners separately. Results: Of the 186 participants; 90 primarily identified as policy-makers and 96 as public health prevention practitioners. Overall, research outcomes of effectiveness, equity, feasibility, and sustainability were identified as the four most important outcomes when considering either interventions or strategies to implement them. Scores were similar for most outcomes between policy-makers and practitioners. Conclusion: For Australian policy-makers and practitioners working in the field of non-communicable disease prevention, outcomes related to effectiveness, equity, feasibility, and sustainability appear particularly important to their decisions about the interventions they select and the strategies they employ to implement them. The findings suggest researchers should seek to meet these information needs and prioritize the inclusion of such outcomes in their research and dissemination activities. The extent to which these outcomes are critical to informing the decision of policy-makers and practitioners working in other jurisdictions or contexts warrants further investigation.
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Delaney T, Jackson J, Lecathelinais C, Clinton-McHarg T, Lamont H, Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, Sutherland R, Wyse R, 'Long-Term Effectiveness of a Multi-Strategy Choice Architecture Intervention in Increasing Healthy Food Choices of High-School Students From Online Canteens (Click & Crunch High Schools): Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial', JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH, 26 (2024)
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Britton B, Baker AL, Wolfenden L, Wratten C, Bauer J, Beck AK, McCarter K, Handley T, Carter GL, 'Five-Year Mortality Outcomes for Eating As Treatment (EAT), a Health Behavior Change Intervention to Improve Nutrition in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A Stepped-Wedge, Randomized Controlled Trial', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 119, 1166-1170 (2024) [C1]
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Barnes C, Jones J, Wolfenden L, Robertson K, Seidler AL, Norman J, Budgen P, Mattingly M, Piliskic C, Moorhouse L, Mozina J, Plaskett J, McDermott S, Darney S, Vuong C, Douglass N, McDonnell K, Sutherland R, 'A collaborative network trial to evaluate the effectiveness of implementation strategies to maximize adoption of a school-based healthy lunchbox program: a study protocol', FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH, 12 (2024)
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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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Gogovor A, Zomahoun HTV, Ben Charif A, Ekanmian G, Moher D, McLean RKD, Milat A, Wolfenden L, Prevost K, Aubin E, Rochon P, Rheault N, Legare F, 'Informing the development of the SUCCEED reporting guideline for studies on the scaling of health interventions: A systematic review', MEDICINE, 103 (2024) [C1]
Background: Quality reporting contributes to effective translation of health research in practice and policy. As an initial step in the development of a reporting guideline for sc... [more]
Background: Quality reporting contributes to effective translation of health research in practice and policy. As an initial step in the development of a reporting guideline for scaling, the Standards for reporting stUdies of sCaling evidenCEd-informED interventions (SUCCEED), we performed a systematic review to identify relevant guidelines and compile a list of potential items. Methods: We conducted a systematic review according to Cochrane method guidelines. We searched the following databases: MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Web of Science, from their respective inceptions. We also searched websites of relevant organizations and Google. We included any document that provided instructions or recommendations, e.g., reporting guideline, checklist, guidance, framework, standard; could inform the design or reporting of scaling interventions; and related to the health sector. We extracted characteristics of the included guidelines and assessed their methodological quality using a 3-item internal validity assessment tool. We extracted all items from the guidelines and classified them according to the main sections of reporting guidelines (title, abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion and other information). We performed a narrative synthesis based on descriptive statistics. Results: Of 7704 records screened (published between 1999 and 2019), we included 39 guidelines, from which data were extracted from 57 reports. Of the 39 guidelines, 17 were for designing scaling interventions and 22 for reporting implementation interventions. At least one female author was listed in 31 guidelines, and 21 first authors were female. None of the authors belonged to the patient stakeholder group. Only one guideline clearly identified a patient as having participated in the consensus process. More than half the guidelines (56%) had been developed using an evidence-based process. In total, 750 items were extracted from the 39 guidelines and distributed into the 7 main sections. Conclusion: Relevant items identified could inform the development of a reporting guideline for scaling studies of evidence-based health interventions. This and our assessment of guidelines could contribute to better reporting in the science and practice of scaling.
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Lee K, Bauman A, Wolfenden L, Phongsavan P, Crane M, 'How long does it take to scale-up obesity prevention interventions?', PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 185 (2024) [C1]
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Trost SG, Schipperijn J, Nathan A, Wolfenden L, Yoong S, Shilton T, Christian HE, 'Population-referenced percentiles for total movement and energetic play at early childhood education and care', JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT, 27, 856-862 (2024) [C1]
Objectives: Childcare services such as preschools and long day care centres have been identified as a key setting to promote physical activity in early childhood as they provide a... [more]
Objectives: Childcare services such as preschools and long day care centres have been identified as a key setting to promote physical activity in early childhood as they provide access to large numbers of children for prolonged periods. Yet, specific standards for the type and amount of physical activity (PA) children accumulate whilst attending childcare are lacking. The purpose of this study was to derive population-referenced percentile values for children's total movement and energetic play whilst attending early childhood education and care services. Design: We analysed accelerometer data collected in four Australian studies involving over 150 long day care services and 3893 accelerometer records from 1945 children to derive population-referenced percentile values for total movement and energetic play whilst attending formal early childhood education and care. Methods: Accelerometer data were processed into time spent in total movement and energetic play using a random forest physical activity classification model. Total movement and energetic play estimates were transformed to a standard normal distribution and percentiles were calculated for a 4-, 6-, 8-, and 10-hour early childhood education and care day. Results: On an average 8-hour early childhood education and care day (50th percentile), Australian pre-schoolers spend between 269 and 292 min, or 60 % of their day in movement. In contrast, Australian pre-schoolers only accumulate between 15 and 29 min of energetic play. Conclusions: The percentile reference values can be used to monitor young children's physical activity and energetic play levels whilst attending childcare. Educators can use the percentiles to assign norm-referenced ratings to identify children who could benefit from additional support for physical activity.
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Delaney T, Jackson JK, Brown AL, Lecathelinais C, Wolfenden L, Hudson N, Young S, Groombridge D, Pinfold J, Craven PD, Redman S, Wiggers J, Kingsland M, Hayes M, Sutherland R, 'Perceived Acceptability of Technology Modalities for the Provision of Universal Child and Family Health Nursing Support in the First 6-8 Months After Birth: Cross-Sectional Study', Jmir Pediatrics and Parenting, 7 (2024) [C1]
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Crane M, Lee K, Wolfenden L, Phongsavan P, Bauman A, 'Real-world public health interventions demonstrate how research evidence informs program scale-up', HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL, 39 (2024) [C1]
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Hodder RK, O'Brien KM, Wyse RJ, Tzelepis F, Yoong S, Stacey FG, Wolfenden L, 'Interventions for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in children aged five years and under', COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS (2024) [C1]
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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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Dewidar O, Mchale G, Al Zubaidi A, Bondok M, Abdelrazeq L, Huang J, Jearvis A, Aliyeva K, Jahel F, Alghamyan A, Greer-Smith R, Tufte J, Barker LC, Elmestekawy N, Sharp MK, Horsley T, Prats CJ, Jull J, Wolfenden L, Cuervo LG, Hardy B-J, Roberts JH, Ghogomu E, Obuku E, Owusu-Addo E, Nicholls SG, Mbuagbaw L, Funnell S, Shea B, Rizvi A, Tugwell P, Bhutta Z, Welch V, Melendez-Torres GJ, 'Motivations for investigating health inequities in observational epidemiology: a content analysis of 320 studies', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY, 168 (2024) [C1]
Objectives: To enhance equity in clinical and epidemiological research, it is crucial to understand researcher motivations for conducting equity-relevant studies. Therefore, we ev... [more]
Objectives: To enhance equity in clinical and epidemiological research, it is crucial to understand researcher motivations for conducting equity-relevant studies. Therefore, we evaluated author motivations in a randomly selected sample of equity-relevant observational studies published during the COVID-19 pandemic. Study Design and Setting: We searched MEDLINE for studies from 2020 to 2022, resulting in 16,828 references. We randomly selected 320 studies purposefully sampled across income setting (high vs low¿middle-income), COVID-19 topic (vs non¿COVID-19), and focus on populations experiencing inequities. Of those, 206 explicitly mentioned motivations which we analyzed thematically. We used discourse analysis to investigate the reasons behind emerging motivations. Results: We identified the following motivations: (1) examining health disparities, (2) tackling social determinants to improve access, and (3) addressing knowledge gaps in health equity. Discourse analysis showed motivations stem from commitments to social justice and recognizing the importance of highlighting it in research. Other discourses included aspiring to improve health-care efficiency, wanting to understand cause-effect relationships, and seeking to contribute to an equitable evidence base. Conclusion: Understanding researchers' motivations for assessing health equity can aid in developing guidance that tailors to their needs. We will consider these motivations in developing and sharing equity guidance to better meet researchers' needs.
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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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Chakraborty SP, Collie A, Hodder R, Majumdar SS, Sutherland K, Towler B, Vogel J, Wilson A, Wolfenden L, Green S, Turner T, 'Living evidence syntheses: the emerging opportunity to increase evidence-informed health policy in Australia', MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 221, 122-125 (2024) [C1]
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Hodder RK, Vogel JP, Wolfenden L, Turner T, 'Living Systematic Reviews and Living Guidelines to Maintain the Currency of Public Health Guidelines', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 114, 21-26 (2024)
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Grady A, Jackson J, Wolfenden L, Lum M, Milat A, Bauman A, Hodder R, Yoong SL, 'Assessing the scalability of evidence-based healthy eating and physical activity interventions in early childhood education and care: A cross-sectional study of end-user perspectives', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 48 (2024) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
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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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Turon H, Bezzina A, Lamont H, Barnes C, Lum M, Hodder RK, Leung GKW, Peeters A, Wolfenden L, Yoong S, 'Interventions in the workplace to reduce risk factors for noncommunicable diseases: an umbrella review of systematic reviews of effectiveness', JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, 66 (2024) [C1]
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Mclaughlin M, Duff J, Campbell E, Mckenzie T, Davies L, Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, Sutherland R, 'Process Evaluation of a Scaled-Up School-Based Physical Activity Program for Adolescents: Physical Activity 4 Everyone', JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH, 21, 741-755 (2024) [C1]
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Renda A, Turon H, Lim M, Wolfenden L, McCrabb S, O'Connor SR, Finch M, Smith N, Goraya N, Harrison CL, Naughton S, Grady A, Hodder R, Reilly K, Yoong S, 'Barriers and facilitators to dissemination of non-communicable diseases research: a mixed studies systematic review', FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH, 12 (2024) [C1]
Background: There is a large number of research studies about the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCD), with findings taking several years to be translated into practice.... [more]
Background: There is a large number of research studies about the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCD), with findings taking several years to be translated into practice. One reason for this lack of translation is a limited understanding of how to best disseminate NCD research findings to user-groups in a way that is salient and useful. An understanding of barriers and facilitators to dissemination is key to informing the development of strategies to increase dissemination. Therefore, this review aims to identify and synthesise the barriers and facilitators to dissemination of NCD research findings. Methods: A mixed studies systematic review was performed following JBI (formerly known as Joanna Briggs Institute) methodology. The search included articles from January 2000 until May 2021. We conducted a comprehensive search of bibliographic and grey literature of five databases to identify eligible studies. Studies were included if they involved end-users of public health research that were decision-makers in their setting and examined barriers/facilitators to disseminating research findings. Two pairs of reviewers mapped data from included studies against the Framework of Knowledge Translation (FKT) and used a convergent approach to synthesise the data. Results: The database search yielded 27,192 reports. Following screening and full text review, 15 studies (ten qualitative, one quantitative and four mixed methods) were included. Studies were conducted in 12 mostly high-income countries, with a total of 871 participants. We identified 12 barriers and 14 facilitators mapped to five elements of the FKT. Barriers related to: (i) the user-group (n = 3) such as not perceiving health as important and (ii) the dissemination strategies (n = 3) such as lack of understanding of content of guidelines. Several facilitators related to dissemination strategies (n = 5) such as using different channels of communication. Facilitators also related to the user-group (n = 4) such as the user-groups' interest in health and research. Conclusion: Researchers and government organisations should consider these factors when identifying ways to disseminate research findings to decision-maker audiences. Future research should aim to build the evidence base on different strategies to overcome these barriers. Systematic review registration: The protocol of this review was deposited in Open Science Framework (https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/5QSGD).
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Wolfenden L, Shoesmith A, Hall A, Bauman A, Nathan N, 'An initial typology of approaches used by policy and practice agencies to achieve sustained implementation of interventions to improve health', Implementation Science Communications, 5 (2024) [C1]
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Manson AC, Johnson BJ, Wolfenden L, Sutherland R, Golley RK, 'Unpacking the cost of the lunchbox for Australian families: a secondary analysis', HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL, 39 (2024) [C1]
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2024 |
Lee DCW, O'Brien KM, McCrabb S, Wolfenden L, Tzelepis F, Barnes C, Yoong S, Bartlem KM, Hodder RK, 'Strategies for enhancing the implementation of school-based policies or practices targeting diet, physical activity, obesity, tobacco or alcohol use', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2024 (2024) [C1]
Background: A range of school-based interventions are effective in improving student diet and physical activity (e.g. school food policy interventions and classroom physical activ... [more]
Background: A range of school-based interventions are effective in improving student diet and physical activity (e.g. school food policy interventions and classroom physical activity interventions), and reducing obesity, tobacco use and/or alcohol use (e.g. tobacco control programmes and alcohol education programmes). However, schools are frequently unsuccessful in implementing such evidence-based interventions. Objectives: The primary review objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies aiming to improve school implementation of interventions to address students' (aged 5 to 18 years) diet, physical activity, obesity, tobacco use and/or alcohol use. The secondary objectives are to:. 1. determine whether the effects are different based on the characteristics of the intervention including school type and the health behaviour or risk factor targeted by the intervention;¿2. describe any unintended consequences and adverse effects of strategies on schools, school staff or students; and¿3. describe the cost or cost-effectiveness of strategies. Search methods: We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase (Ovid), five additional databases, the World Health Organization (WHO) International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP), and the US National Institutes of Health registry (clinicaltrials.gov). The latest search was between 1 May 2021 and 30 June 2023 to identify any relevant trials published since the last published review. Selection criteria: We defined 'implementation' as the use of strategies to adopt and integrate evidence-based health interventions and to change practice patterns within specific settings. We included any randomised controlled trial (RCT) or cluster-RCT conducted on any scale, in a school setting, with a parallel control group that compared a strategy to improve the implementation of policies or practices to address diet, physical activity, obesity, tobacco use and/or alcohol use by students (aged 5 to 18 years) to no active implementation strategy (i.e. no intervention, inclusive of usual practice, minimal support) or a different implementation strategy. Data collection and analysis: We used standard Cochrane methods. Given the large number of outcomes reported, we selected and included the effects of a single outcome measure for each trial for the primary outcome using a decision hierarchy (i.e. continuous over dichotomous, most valid, total score over subscore). Where possible, we calculated standardised mean differences (SMDs) to account for variable outcome measures with 95% confidence intervals (CI). We conducted meta-analyses using a random-effects model. Where we could not combine data in meta-analysis, we followed recommended Cochrane methods and reported results in accordance with 'Synthesis without meta-analysis' (SWiM) guidelines. We conducted assessments of risk of bias and evaluated the certainty of evidence (GRADE approach) using Cochrane procedures. Main results: We included an additional 14 trials in this update, bringing the total number of included trials in the review to 39 trials with 83 trial arms and 6489 participants. Of these, the majority were conducted in Australia and the USA (n = 15 each). Nine were RCTs and 30 were cluster-RCTs. Twelve trials tested strategies to implement healthy eating practices; 17 physical activity, two tobacco, one alcohol, and seven a combination of risk factors. All trials used multiple implementation strategies, the most common being educational materials, educational meetings, and education outreach visits, or academic detailing. Of the 39 included trials, we judged 26 as having high risks of bias, 11 as having some concerns, and two as having low risk of bias across all domains. Pooled analyses found, relative to a control (no active implementation strategy), the use of implementation strategies probably results in a large increase in the implementation of interventions in schools (SMD 0.95, 95% CI 0.71, 1.19; I2...
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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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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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Wolfenden L, Doyle J, Mccrabb S, Naude C, Durao S, Schwingshackl L, Christian H, Bauman A, 'Introducing the Cochrane Nutrition & Physical Activity Thematic Group', JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 46, e144-e145 (2023)
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Delaney T, Jackson J, Lecathelinais C, Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, Sutherland R, Webb E, Wyse R, 'Exploratory analysis of a cluster randomized controlled trial of a multi-strategy intervention delivered via online canteens on improving the nutritional quality of primary school students? pre-ordered foods & drinks at recess', APPETITE, 185 (2023) [C1]
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Grady A, Jackson J, Wolfenden L, Lum M, Yoong SL, 'Assessing the scalability of healthy eating interventions within the early childhood education and care setting: secondary analysis of a Cochrane systematic review', PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION, 26, 3211-3229 (2023) [C1]
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Barnes C, Yoong SL, Stockings E, Bialek C, Wolfenden L, 'The need for an evidence surveillance system to inform the public health response to e-cigarette use in youth', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 47, 1-2 (2023)
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Lum M, Grady A, Wolfenden L, Lecathelinais C, Lin Yoong S, 'Implementation of healthy eating and physical activity practices in Australian early childhood education and care services: A cross-sectional study', Preventive Medicine Reports, 36 102455-102455 (2023) [C1]
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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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Reilly K, Jackson J, Lum M, Pearson N, Lecathelinais C, Wolfenden L, Turon H, Yoong SL, 'The impact of an e-newsletter or animated video to disseminate outdoor free-play information in relation to COVID-19 guidelines in New South Wales early childhood education and care services: a randomised controlled trial', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 23 (2023) [C1]
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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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McCrabb S, Hall A, McKay H, Gonzalez S, Milat A, Bauman A, Sutherland R, Wolfenden L, 'From trials to communities: implementation and scale-up of health behaviour interventions', HEALTH RESEARCH POLICY AND SYSTEMS, 21 (2023) [C1]
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Coroa RDC, Gogovor A, Ben Charif A, Ben Hassine A, Zomahoun HTV, Mclean RKD, Milat A, Plourde KV, Rheault N, Wolfenden L, Legare F, 'Evidence on Scaling in Health and Social Care: An Umbrella Review', MILBANK QUARTERLY, 101 (2023) [C1]
Policy Points More rigorous methodologies and systematic approaches should be encouraged in the science of scaling. This will help researchers better determine the effectiveness o... [more]
Policy Points More rigorous methodologies and systematic approaches should be encouraged in the science of scaling. This will help researchers better determine the effectiveness of scaling, guide stakeholders in the scaling process, and ultimately increase the impacts of health innovations. The practice and the science of scaling need to expand worldwide to address complex health conditions such as noncommunicable and chronic diseases. Although most of the scaling experiences described in the literature are occurring in the Global South, most of the authors publishing on it are based in the Global North. As the science of scaling spreads across the world with the aim of reducing health inequities, it is also essential to address the power imbalance in how we do scaling research globally. Context: Scaling of effective innovations in health and social care is essential to increase their impact. We aimed to synthesize the evidence base on scaling and identify current knowledge gaps. Methods: We conducted an umbrella review according to the Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewers' Manual. We included any type of review that 1) focused on scaling, 2) covered health or social care, and 3) presented a methods section. We searched MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase, PsycINFO (Ovid), CINAHL (EBSCO), Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, Sociological Abstracts (ProQuest), Academic Search Premier (EBSCO), and ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global from their inception to August 6, 2020. We searched the gray literature using, e.g., Google and WHO-ExpandNet. We assessed methodological quality with AMSTAR2. Paired reviewers independently selected and extracted eligible reviews and assessed study quality. A narrative synthesis was performed. Findings: Of 24,269 records, 137 unique reviews were included. The quality of the 58 systematic reviews was critically low (n = 42). The most frequent review type was systematic review (n = 58). Most reported on scaling in low- and middle-income countries (n = 59), whereas most first authors were from high-income countries (n = 114). Most reviews concerned infectious diseases (n = 36) or maternal¿child health (n = 28). They mainly focused on interventions (n = 37), barriers and facilitators (n = 29), frameworks (n = 24), scalability (n = 24), and costs (n = 14). The WHO/ExpandNet scaling definition was the definition most frequently used (n = 26). Domains most reported as influencing scaling success were building scaling infrastructure (e.g., creating new service sites) and human resources (e.g., training community health care providers). Conclusions: The evidence base on scaling is evolving rapidly as reflected by publication trends, the range of focus areas, and diversity of scaling definitions. Our study highlights knowledge gaps around methodology and research infrastructures to facilitate equitable North¿South research relationships. Common efforts are needed to ensure scaling expands the impacts of health and social innovations to broader populations.
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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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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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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.', Res Sq (2023)
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Delaney T, Wolfenden L, Wyse R, 'Online food delivery systems and their potential to improve public health nutrition: a response to 'A narrative review of online food delivery in Australia'', PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION, 26, 273-274 (2023)
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McHugh SM, Riordan F, Kerins C, Curran G, Lewis CC, Presseau J, Wolfenden L, Powell BJ, 'Understanding tailoring to support the implementation of evidence-based interventions in healthcare: The CUSTOMISE research programme protocol', Hrb Open Research, 6 (2023)
Although there are effective evidence-based interventions (EBIs) to prevent, treat and coordinate care for chronic conditions they may not be adopted widely and when adopted, impl... [more]
Although there are effective evidence-based interventions (EBIs) to prevent, treat and coordinate care for chronic conditions they may not be adopted widely and when adopted, implementation challenges can limit their impact. Implementation strategies are "methods or techniques used to enhance the adoption, implementation, and sustainment of a clinical program or practice". There is some evidence to suggest that to be more effective, strategies should be tailored; that is, selected and designed to address specific determinants which may influence implementation in a given context. Despite the growing popularity of tailoring the concept is ill-defined, and the way in which tailoring is applied can vary across studies or lack detail when reported. There has been less focus on the part of tailoring where stakeholders prioritise determinants and select strategies, and the way in which theory, evidence and stakeholders' perspectives should be combined to make decisions during the process. Typically, tailoring is evaluated based on the effectiveness of the tailored strategy, we do not have a clear sense of the mechanisms through which tailoring works, or how to measure the "success" of the tailoring process. We lack an understanding of how stakeholders can be involved effectively in tailoring and the influence of different approaches on the outcome of tailoring. Our research programme, CUSTOMISE (Comparing and Understanding Tailoring Methods for Implementation Strategies in healthcare) will address some of these outstanding questions and generate evidence on the feasibility, acceptability, and efficiency of different tailoring approaches, and build capacity in implementation science in Ireland, developing and delivering training and supports for, and developing a network of, researchers and implementation practitioners. The evidence generated across the studies conducted as part of CUSTOMISE will bring greater clarity, consistency, coherence, and transparency to tailoring, a key process in implementation science.
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Barnes C, Turon H, McCrabb S, Hodder RK, Yoong SL, Stockings E, Hall AE, Bialek C, Morrison JL, Wolfenden L, 'Interventions to prevent or cease electronic cigarette use in children and adolescents', COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS (2023) [C1]
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Turon H, Wolfenden L, Finch M, McCrabb S, Naughton S, O'Connor SR, Renda A, Webb E, Doherty E, Howse E, Harrison CL, Love P, Smith N, Sutherland R, Yoong SL, 'Dissemination of public health research to prevent non-communicable diseases: a scoping review', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 23 (2023) [C1]
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Brown A, Nathan N, Janssen L, Chooi A, Lecathelinais C, Hudson N, Wolfenden L, Sutherland R, 'New models to support parents to pack healthy lunchboxes: Parents acceptability, feasibility, appropriateness, and adoption of the SWAP IT m-Health program', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 47 (2023) [C1]
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Pfledderer CD, von Klinggraeff L, Burkart S, Wolfenden L, Ioannidis JPA, Beets MW, 'Feasibility indicators in obesity-related behavioral intervention preliminary studies: a historical scoping review', PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES, 9 (2023) [C1]
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Funnell S, Jull J, Mbuagbaw L, Welch V, Dewidar O, Wang X, Lesperance M, Ghogomu E, Rizvi A, Akl EA, Avey MT, Antequera A, Bhutta ZA, Chamberlain C, Craig P, Cuervo LG, Dicko A, Ellingwood H, Feng C, Francis D, Greer-Smith R, Hardy B-J, Harwood M, Hatcher-Roberts J, Horsley T, Juando-Prats C, Kasonde M, Kennedy M, Kredo T, Krentel A, Kristjansson E, Langer L, Little J, Loder E, Magwood O, Mahande MJ, Melendez-Torres GJ, Moore A, Niba LL, Nicholls SG, Nkangu MN, Lawson DO, Obuku E, Okwen P, Pantoja T, Petkovic J, Petticrew M, Pottie K, Rader T, Ramke J, Riddle A, Shamseer L, Sharp M, Shea B, Tanuseputro P, Tugwell P, Tufte J, Von Elm E, Waddington HS, Wang H, Weeks L, Wells G, White H, Wiysonge CS, Wolfenden L, Young T, 'Improving social justice in observational studies: protocol for the development of a global and Indigenous STROBE-equity reporting guideline', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY IN HEALTH, 22 (2023)
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Wolfenden L, Close S, Finch M, Lecathelinais C, Ramanathan S, De Santis KK, Car LT, Doyle J, McCrabb S, 'Improving academic and public health impact of Cochrane public health reviews: what can we learn from bibliographic metrics and author dissemination strategies? A cross-sectional study', JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 45, E577-E586 (2023) [C1]
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Lee K, Crane M, Grunseit A, O’Hara B, Milat A, Wolfenden L, Bauman A, van Nassau F, 'Development and Application of the Scale-Up Reflection Guide (SRG)', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20 (2023) [C1]
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Wang X, Dewidar O, Rizvi A, Huang J, Desai P, Doyle R, Ghogomu E, Rader T, Nicholls SG, Antequera A, Krentel A, Shea B, Hardy B-J, Chamberlain C, Wiysonge CS, Feng C, Juando-Prats C, Lawson DO, Obuku EA, Kristjansson E, von Elm E, Wang H, Ellingwood H, Waddington HS, Ramke J, Jull JE, Hatcher-Roberts J, Tufte J, Little J, Mbuagbaw L, Weeks L, Niba LL, Cuervo LG, Wolfenden L, Kasonde M, Avey MT, Sharp MK, Mahande MJ, Nkangu M, Magwood O, Craig P, Tugwell P, Funnell S, Noorduyn SG, Kredo T, Horsley T, Young T, Pantoja T, Bhutta Z, Martel A, Welch VA, 'A scoping review establishes need for consensus guidance on reporting health equity in observational studies', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY, 160, 126-140 (2023) [C1]
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Lum M, Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, Turon H, Reilly K, Grady A, 'Impact of a dissemination strategy on family day care educators' intentions to adopt outdoor free play guidelines introduced in response to COVID-19: a randomized controlled trial', HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH, 38, 458-468 (2023) [C1]
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Barnes C, Sutherland R, Jones G, Kingon N, NCOIS Res Collaborative NCOISR, Wolfenden L, 'Development and piloting of a Community of Practice to support learning and improvement in health promotion practice within NSW local health districts', PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH & PRACTICE, 33 (2023) [C1]
Objectives: Health Promotion Units within New South Wales (NSW) local health districts (LHDs) frequently collaborate and test innovations to address priority health issues or appr... [more]
Objectives: Health Promotion Units within New South Wales (NSW) local health districts (LHDs) frequently collaborate and test innovations to address priority health issues or approaches to support the implementation of a health promotion program in a way that is consistent with the needs, resources, and contexts of their regions. Compatible with learning health system approaches, mechanisms to facilitate the exchange of evidence and expertise across districts could improve the collective impact of health promotion services across the state. This study aimed to assess the use of a health promotion Community of Practice (CoP) model as a strategy to achieve this. Type of program or service: This paper describes and shares experiences from the development and piloting process of a CoP model to develop, evaluate and exchange learnings to improve approaches to support the adoption of an effective healthy lunchbox program ('SWAP IT') across three LHDs. Results: The functioning of the CoP was supported by key activities, funding and infrastructure over a 2-year period, including: planning workshops, implementation check-ins, and knowledge exchange meetings. A particularly novel aspect of the CoP was the harmonised evaluation of different, locally developed strategies to facilitate program adoption across the three LHDs. The alignment of the CoP with local and state priorities, as well as the operation of the CoP in a way that did not impose significant time demands, was seen as important for the sustainability of the CoP.
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McCrabb S, Hall A, Milat A, Bauman A, Hodder R, Mooney K, Webb E, Barnes C, Yoong S, Sutherland R, Wolfenden L, 'Disseminating health research to public health policy-makers and practitioners: a survey of source, message content and delivery modality preferences', HEALTH RESEARCH POLICY AND SYSTEMS, 21 (2023) [C1]
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Grady A, Pearson N, Lamont H, Leigh L, Wolfenden L, Barnes C, Wyse R, Finch M, Mclaughlin M, Delaney T, Sutherland R, Hodder R, Yoong SL, 'The Effectiveness of Strategies to Improve User Engagement With Digital Health Interventions Targeting Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Overweight and Obesity: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis', JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH, 25 (2023) [C1]
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Regan C, Bartlem K, Fehily C, Campbell E, Lecathelinais C, Doherty E, Wolfenden L, Clancy R, Fogarty M, Conrad A, Bowman J, 'Evaluation of an implementation support package to increase community mental health clinicians’ routine delivery of preventive care for multiple health behaviours: a non-randomised controlled trial', Implementation Science Communications, 4 (2023) [C1]
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Doherty E, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, Tully B, Lecathelinais C, Attia J, Elliott EJ, Dunlop A, Symonds I, Rissel C, Tsang TW, Kingsland M, 'Differential effectiveness of a practice change intervention to improve antenatal care addressing alcohol consumption during pregnancy: Exploratory subgroup analyses within a randomised stepped-wedge controlled trial', MIDWIFERY, 116 (2023) [C1]
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Tugault-Lafleur CN, Naylor P-J, Carson V, Faulkner G, Lau EY, Wolfenden L, Masse LC, 'Factors associated with physical activity policy and practice implementation in British Columbia's childcare settings: a longitudinal study', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 23 (2023) [C1]
Background: In 2016¿17, the government of British Columbia (BC) enacted a mandatory policy outlining Active Play Standards (AP Standards) alongside a capacity building initiative ... [more]
Background: In 2016¿17, the government of British Columbia (BC) enacted a mandatory policy outlining Active Play Standards (AP Standards) alongside a capacity building initiative (Appetite to Play) focused on implementing policies and practices to support physical activity in childcare centres. We aimed to identify factors at the provider and organizational levels as well as attributes of the Standards hypothesized to influence implementation (i.e., changes in policies and practices). Methods: We conducted surveys before (2016¿2017) and after (2018¿2019) enforcement of the AP Standards among 146 group childcare centres across BC. The 2018¿19 surveys measured theoretically based constructs associated with implementation of policies and practices (9 childcare- and 8 provider- level characteristics as well as 4 attributes of the licensing standards). Characteristics that were associated in simple regression models were entered in multivariable regression models to identify factors associated with policy and practice changes related to fundamental movement skills (FMS), screen time, total amount of active play (AP) and total amount of outdoor AP from baseline to follow-up. Results: In multivariable analyses, higher staff capacity (OR = 2.1, 95% 1.2, 3.7) and perceived flexibility of the standards (OR: 3.3, 95% 1.5, 7.1) were associated with higher odds of a policy change related to FMS. Higher staff commitment to the AP standards was associated with a higher odds of policy changes related to screen time (OR = 1.6, 95% CI: 1.1, 2.4) and amount of AP (OR: 1.5, 95% 1.0, 2.3). Higher institutionalization of PA policies was associated with a higher odds of policy changes related to the amount of AP (OR: 5.4, 95% CI: 1.5, 20). Higher self-efficacy was associated with a higher odds of policy changes related to outdoor AP (OR = 2.9, 95% 1.1, 7.8). Appetite to Play training was a positively associated with practice changes related to FMS (ß = 0.5, 95% CI: 0.1, 0.9). Conclusions: A hierarchy of theoretically defined factors influenced childcare providers' implementation of the AP Standards in BC. Future research should test the feasibility of modifying these factors to improve the implementation of PA policy and practice interventions in this setting.
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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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Yoong SL, Bolsewicz K, Reilly K, Williams C, Wolfenden L, Grady A, Kingsland M, Finch M, Wiggers J, 'Describing the evidence-base for research engagement by health care providers and health care organisations: a scoping review', BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH, 23 (2023) [C1]
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Yoong SL, Turon H, Wong CK, Bayles L, Finch M, Barnes C, Doherty E, Wolfenden L, 'An audit of the dissemination strategies and plan included in international food-based dietary guidelines', PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION, 26, 2586-2594 (2023) [C1]
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Barnes C, Yoong SL, Hodder RK, Hall AE, Bialek C, Stockings E, Wolfenden L, 'Interventions to prevent or cease electronic cigarette use in children and adolescents', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2022 (2022)
Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:. The co-primary objectives of the review are to:. 1. Evaluate the effectiveness... [more]
Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:. The co-primary objectives of the review are to:. 1. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to prevent e-cigarette use in children and adolescents (aged 19 years and younger), relative to usual practice or no intervention. 2. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to cease e-cigarette use in children and adolescents (aged 19 years and younger), relative to usual practice or no intervention. Secondary objectives are to:. 3. Examine the effect of such interventions on child and adolescent use of tobacco. 4. Describe the unintended adverse effects of the intervention (e.g. physical or mental health of individuals, or adverse effects on organisations where such interventions are being implemented).
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Hanly G, Campbell E, Bartlem K, Dray J, Fehily C, Bradley T, Murray S, Lecathelinais C, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, Reid K, Reynolds T, Bowman J, 'Effectiveness of referral to a population-level telephone coaching service for improving health risk behaviours in people with a mental health condition: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial', TRIALS, 23 (2022)
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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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Kingsland M, Barnes C, Doherty E, McCrabb S, Finch M, Cumpston M, Armstrong R, Car LT, Doyle J, Wolfenden L, 'Identifying topics for future Cochrane Public Health reviews', JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 44, E578-E581 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Wolfenden L, Mooney K, Gonzalez S, Hall A, Hodder R, Nathan N, Yoong S, Ditton E, Sutherland R, Lecathelinais C, McCrabb S, 'Increased use of knowledge translation strategies is associated with greater research impact on public health policy and practice: an analysis of trials of nutrition, physical activity, sexual health, tobacco, alcohol and substance use interventions', HEALTH RESEARCH POLICY AND SYSTEMS, 20 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Wolfenden L, Hawe P, Rychetnik L, Sutherland R, Barnes C, Yoong S, Giles-Corti B, Mitchell J, Bauman A, Milat AJ, Chai LK, Mayfield S, Mastersson N, Freebairn L, Sacks G, Wilson A, Wright A, Wiggers J, 'A call to action: More collaborative implementation research is needed to prevent chronic disease', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 46, 549-553 (2022)
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Sutherland R, Ying Ooi J, Finch M, Yoong SL, Nathan N, Wrigley J, Reilly K, Janssen L, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, 'A cluster randomised controlled trial of a secondary school intervention to reduce intake of sugar-sweetened beverages: Mid-intervention impact of switchURsip environmental strategies', HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 33, 176-186 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Morrow A, Chan P, Tiernan G, Steinberg J, Debono D, Wolfenden L, Tucker KM, Hogden E, Taylor N, 'Building capacity from within: qualitative evaluation of a training program aimed at upskilling healthcare workers in delivering an evidence-based implementation approach', TRANSLATIONAL BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, 12, 39-62 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Delaney T, Yoong SL, Lamont H, Lecathelinais C, Wolfenden L, Clinton-McHarg T, Sutherland R, Wyse R, 'The efficacy of a multi-strategy choice architecture intervention on improving the nutritional quality of high school students' lunch purchases from online canteens (Click & Crunch High Schools): a cluster randomized controlled trial', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 19 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Lum M, Wolfenden L, Jones J, Grady A, Christian H, Reilly K, Yoong SL, 'Interventions to Improve Child Physical Activity in the Early Childhood Education and Care Setting: An Umbrella Review', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 19 (2022) [C1]
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) services are a key setting to support improvements in the physical activity of young children. This umbrella review gathered and synthesi... [more]
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) services are a key setting to support improvements in the physical activity of young children. This umbrella review gathered and synthesised systematic review evidence of the effectiveness of interventions in the ECEC setting on the physical activity levels of children aged 0¿6. We also mapped the current evidence to the existing ECEC sector-specific physical activity practice recommendations. Five electronic databases were searched to identify systematic reviews that evaluated the impact of any ECEC-based interventions on the physical activity levels (e.g., moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, total physical activity) of children aged 0¿6. One reviewer extracted data on intervention effectiveness and quality of the reviews, checked by a second reviewer. Ten reviews were included. Overall, the majority of the reviews found interventions delivered in ECEC improved child physical activity. Across reviews, the impact of six intervention strategies were identified, mapped to four (of eight) broad recommendations (i.e., providing opportunity, offering educator training, educators promoting the benefits of physical activity, creating a physical activity-promoting environment). The impact of the majority of recommendations, however, did not have systematic review evidence. Further investigation of the effectiveness of ECEC-based physical activity strategies is required to demonstrate support for the existing recommended practices.
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Open Research Newcastle |
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 |
Riordan F, Curran GM, Lewis CC, Powell BJ, Presseau J, Wolfenden L, McHugh SM, 'Characterising processes and outcomes of tailoring implementation strategies in healthcare: a protocol for a scoping review', HRB Open Research, 5 17-17
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Barnes C, Sutherland R, Jones J, Brown A, Stacey F, Wolfenden L, 'Maximising the adoption of a school-based m-Health intervention to improve the nutritional quality of student lunchboxes to ensure population-level impact', HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 33, 412-414 (2022)
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Szewczyk Z, Reeves P, Kingsland M, Doherty E, Elliott E, Wolfenden L, Tsang TW, Dunlop A, Searles A, Wiggers J, 'Cost, cost-consequence and cost-effectiveness evaluation of a practice change intervention to increase routine provision of antenatal care addressing maternal alcohol consumption', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE, 17 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Yoong SL, Turon H, Grady A, Hodder R, Wolfenden L, 'The benefits of data sharing and ensuring open sources of systematic review data', JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 44, E582-E587 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Wyse R, Jackson J, Stacey F, Delaney T, Ivers A, Lecathelinais C, Sutherland R, 'The effectiveness of canteen manager audit and feedback reports and online menu-labels in encouraging healthier food choices within students' online lunch orders: A pilot cluster randomised controlled trial in primary school canteens in New South Wales, Australia', APPETITE, 169 (2022) [C1]
Online school canteen lunch ordering systems may offer a unique opportunity to support the implementation of school canteen nutrition polices, while delivering behavioural interve... [more]
Online school canteen lunch ordering systems may offer a unique opportunity to support the implementation of school canteen nutrition polices, while delivering behavioural interventions directly to consumers to influence healthy student purchasing. This cluster randomised controlled trial aimed to test the effectiveness of a menu audit and feedback strategy alone, and in combination with online menu labels in encouraging healthier purchasing from an online school canteen ordering system. Five intervention schools received a menu audit and feedback strategy, plus online menu labels; and five control schools received a delayed menu audit and feedback strategy. Data from 19,799 student lunch orders, containing over 40,000 items were included in the evaluation. Outcomes were assessed at baseline (pre-intervention), follow-up 1 (menu audit and feedback vs control), and follow-up 2 (menu audit and feedback plus online menu labels vs menu audit and feedback alone). From baseline to follow-up 1, the menu audit and feedback strategy alone had no significant effect on the proportion of healthy ('Everyday') and less healthy ('Occasional' or 'Should not be sold') items purchased. From baseline to follow-up 2, schools that received menu audit and feedback plus online menu labels had significantly higher odds of students purchasing 'Everyday' items (OR: 1.19; p = 0.019), and significantly lower odds of students purchasing 'Occasional' (OR: 0.86; p = 0.048) and 'Should not be sold' (OR: 0.52; p < 0.001) items. Menu audit and feedback with the addition of online menu labels was effective in increasing the proportion of healthy items purchased relative to menu audit and feedback in isolation. There may be a greater role for online menu labelling as part of a suite of strategies to improve public health nutrition in schools.
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Dray J, Gibson L, Clinton-McHarg T, Byrnes E, Wynne O, Bartlem K, Wilczynska M, Latter J, Fehily C, Wolfenden L, Bowman J, 'Exploring Support Provided by Community Managed Organisations to Address Health Risk Behaviours Associated with Chronic Disease among People with Mental Health Conditions: A Qualitative Study with Organisational Leaders', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 19 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Hassett L, Wolfenden L, 'Research Note: Designing implementation trials in physiotherapy', JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, 68, 210-212 (2022)
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Ben Charif A, Zomahoun HTV, Gogovor A, Samri MA, Massougbodji J, Wolfenden L, Ploeg J, Zwarenstein M, Milat AJ, Rheault N, Ousseine YM, Salerno J, Markle-Reid M, Legare F, 'Tools for assessing the scalability of innovations in health: a systematic review', HEALTH RESEARCH POLICY AND SYSTEMS, 20 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Skouteris H, Green R, Chung A, Bergmeier H, Amir LH, Baidwan SK, Chater AM, Chamberlain C, Emond R, Gibbons K, Gooey M, Hatzikiriakidis K, Haycraft E, Hills AP, Higgins DJ, Hooper O, Hunter S-A, Kappelides P, Kleve S, Krakouer J, Lumeng JC, Manios Y, Mansoor A, Marmot M, Masse LC, Matvienko-Sikar K, Mchiza ZJ-R, Meyer C, Moschonis G, Munro ER, O'Connor TM, O'Neil A, Quarmby T, Sandford R, Schneiderman JU, Sherriff S, Simkiss D, Spence A, Sturgiss E, Vicary D, Wickes R, Wolfenden L, Story M, Black MM, 'Nurturing children's development through healthy eating and active living: Time for policies to support effective interventions in the context of responsive emotional support and early learning', HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY, 30, E6719-E6729 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Pearson N, Finch M, Sutherland R, Kingsland M, Wolfenden L, Wedesweiler T, Herrmann V, Yoong SL, 'An mHealth Intervention to Reduce the Packing of Discretionary Foods in Children's Lunch Boxes in Early Childhood Education and Care Services: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial', JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH, 24 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Hammersley ML, Wyse RJ, Jones RA, Okely AD, Wolfenden L, Eckermann S, Xu J, Green A, Stacey F, Yoong SL, Jackson J, Innes-Hughes C, Li V, Rissel C, 'Telephone and Web-Based Delivery of Healthy Eating and Active Living Interventions for Parents of Children Aged 2 to 6 Years: Mixed Methods Process Evaluation of the Time for Healthy Habits Translation Trial', JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH, 24 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Wolfenden L, McCrabb S, Barnes C, O'Brien KM, Ng KW, Nathan NK, Sutherland R, Hodder RK, Tzelepis F, Nolan E, Williams CM, Yoong SL, 'Strategies for enhancing the implementation of school-based policies or practices targeting diet, physical activity, obesity, tobacco or alcohol use', COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Tugault-Lafleur CN, Naylor P-J, Carson V, Faulkner G, Lau EY, Wolfenden L, Masse LC, 'Does an active play standard change childcare physical activity and healthy eating policies? A natural policy experiment', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 22 (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 |
Hall A, Shoesmith A, Doherty E, McEvoy B, Mettert K, Lewis CC, Wolfenden L, Yoong S, Kingsland M, Shelton RC, Wiltsey Stirman S, Imad N, Sutherland R, Nathan N, 'Evaluation of measures of sustainability and sustainability determinants for use in community, public health, and clinical settings: a systematic review', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE, 17 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
McCarter K, Baker AL, Wolfenden L, Wratten C, Bauer J, Beck AK, et al., 'Smoking and other health factors in patients with head and neck cancer.', Cancer epidemiology, 79 102202 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Doherty E, Kingsland M, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, Hall A, Mccrabb S, Tremain D, Hollis J, Licata M, Wynne O, Dilworth S, Daly JB, Tully B, Dray J, Bailey KA, Elliott EJ, Hodder RK, 'The effectiveness of implementation strategies in improving preconception and antenatal preventive care: a systematic review', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS, 3 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Nathan N, Powell BJ, Shelton RC, Laur CV, Wolfenden L, Hailemariam M, Yoong SL, Sutherland R, Kingsland M, Waltz TJ, Hall A, 'Do the Expert Recommendations for Implementing Change (ERIC) strategies adequately address sustainment?', FRONTIERS IN HEALTH SERVICES, 2 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Doherty E, Kingsland M, Elliott EJ, Tully B, Wolfenden L, Dunlop A, Symonds I, Attia J, Ward S, Hunter M, Azzopardi C, Rissel C, Gillham K, Tsang TW, Reeves P, Wiggers J, 'Practice change intervention to improve antenatal care addressing alcohol consumption during pregnancy: a randomised stepped-wedge controlled trial', BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH, 22 (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 |
Tsang TW, Kingsland M, Doherty E, Wiggers J, Attia J, Wolfenden L, Dunlop A, Tully B, Symonds I, Rissel C, Lecathelinais C, Elliott EJ, 'Effectiveness of a practice change intervention in reducing alcohol consumption in pregnant women attending public maternity services', SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PREVENTION AND POLICY, 17 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2022 |
Murawski B, Reilly KL, Hope K, Hall AE, Sutherland RL, Trost SG, Yoong SL, McCarthy N, Lecathelinais C, Wolfenden L, Nathan NK, 'Exploring the effect of a school-based cluster-randomised controlled trial to increase the scheduling of physical activity for primary school students on teachers' physical activity', HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 33, 373-378 (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 |
Toomey E, Wolfenden L, Armstrong R, Booth D, Christensen R, Byrne M, Dobbins M, Katikireddi SV, Lavis JN, Maguire T, McHugh S, Schmidt BM, Mulholland D, Smith M, Devane D, 'Knowledge translation interventions for facilitating evidence-informed decision-making amongst health policymakers', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2022 (2022)
Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:. The aim of this review is to determine the effectiveness of knowledge translat... [more]
Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:. The aim of this review is to determine the effectiveness of knowledge translation interventions for facilitating evidence-informed decision-making amongst health policymakers.
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Yoong SL, Pearson N, Reilly K, Wolfenden L, Jones J, Nathan N, Okely A, Naylor P-J, Jackson J, Giles L, Imad N, Gillham K, Wiggers J, Reeves P, Highfield K, Lum M, Grady A, 'A randomised controlled trial of an implementation strategy delivered at scale to increase outdoor free play opportunities in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services: a study protocol for the get outside get active (GOGA) trial', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 22 (2022)
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McHugh SM, Riordan F, Curran GM, Lewis CC, Wolfenden L, Presseau J, Lengnick-Hall R, Powell BJ, 'Conceptual tensions and practical trade-offs in tailoring implementation interventions', FRONTIERS IN HEALTH SERVICES, 2 (2022)
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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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2022 |
Doherty E, Wiggers J, Nathan N, Hall A, Wolfenden L, Tully B, Elliott EJ, Attia J, Dunlop AJ, Symonds I, Tsang TW, Reeves P, McFadyen T, Wynne O, Kingsland M, 'Iterative delivery of an implementation support package to increase and sustain the routine provision of antenatal care addressing alcohol consumption during pregnancy: study protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster trial', BMJ OPEN, 12 (2022)
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Johnson BJ, Hunter KE, Golley RK, Chadwick P, Barba A, Aberoumand M, Libesman S, Askie L, Taylor RW, Robledo KP, Mihrshahi S, O'Connor DA, Hayes AJ, Wolfenden L, Wood CT, Baur LA, Rissel C, Staub LP, Taki S, Smith W, Sue-See M, Marschner IC, Espinoza D, Thomson JL, Larsen JK, Verbestel V, Odar Stough C, Salvy S-J, O'Reilly SL, Karssen LT, Rasmussen FE, Messito MJ, Gross RS, Bryant M, Paul IM, Wen LM, Hesketh KD, Gonzalez Acero C, Campbell K, overby NC, Linares AM, Wasser HM, Joshipura KJ, Palacios C, Maffeis C, Thompson AL, Ghaderi A, Lakshman R, Banna JC, Oken E, Campos Rivera M, Perez-Exposito AB, Taylor BJ, Savage JS, Roed M, Goran M, de la Haye K, Anzman-Frasca S, Seidler AL, 'Unpacking the behavioural components and delivery features of early childhood obesity prevention interventions in the TOPCHILD Collaboration: a systematic review and intervention coding protocol', BMJ OPEN, 12 (2022)
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Hunter KE, Johnson BJ, Askie L, Golley RK, Baur LA, Marschner IC, Taylor RW, Wolfenden L, Wood CT, Mihrshahi S, Hayes AJ, Rissel C, Robledo KP, O'Connor DA, Espinoza D, Staub LP, Chadwick P, Taki S, Barba A, Libesman S, Aberoumand M, Smith WA, Sue-See M, Hesketh KD, Thomson JL, Bryant M, Paul IM, Verbestel V, Stough CO, Wen LM, Larsen JK, O'Reilly SL, Wasser HM, Savage JS, Ong KK, Salvy S-J, Messito MJ, Gross RS, Karssen LT, Rasmussen FE, Campbell K, Linares AM, Overby NC, Palacios C, Joshipura KJ, Gonzalez Acero C, Lakshman R, Thompson AL, Maffeis C, Oken E, Ghaderi A, Campos Rivera M, Perez-Exposito AB, Banna JC, de la Haye K, Goran M, Roed M, Anzman-Frasca S, Taylor BJ, Seidler AL, 'Transforming Obesity Prevention for CHILDren (TOPCHILD) Collaboration: protocol for a systematic review with individual participant data meta-analysis of behavioural interventions for the prevention of early childhood obesity', BMJ OPEN, 12 (2022)
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Hall A, Wolfenden L, Shoesmith A, McCarthy N, Wiggers J, Bauman AE, Rissel C, Sutherland R, Lecathelinais C, Brown H, Trost SG, Nathan N, 'The impact of an implementation intervention that increased school's delivery of a mandatory physical activity policy on student outcomes: A cluster-randomised controlled trial', JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT, 25, 321-326 (2022) [C1]
Objectives: Assess the impact of an implementation intervention on student's physical activity, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and on-task behaviour. Design: A cluste... [more]
Objectives: Assess the impact of an implementation intervention on student's physical activity, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and on-task behaviour. Design: A cluster-randomised controlled trial. Methods: Following baseline 61 eligible schools were randomised to a 12-month, implementation intervention to increase teacher scheduling of physical activity, or a waitlist control. Whole school-day and class-time physical activity of students from grades 2 and 3 (~ages 7 to 9) were measured via wrist-worn accelerometers and included: moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, light physical activity, sedentary behaviour and activity counts per minute. Children's health related quality of life (HRQoL) and out-of-school-hours physical activity was measured via parent-proxy surveys. Class level on-task behaviour was measured via teacher self-report surveys. Student and teacher obtained outcomes were measured at baseline and 12-month follow-up. Parent reported outcomes were measured at 12-month follow-up. Linear mixed models compared between group differences in outcomes. Differential effects by sex were explored for student and parent reported outcomes. Results: Data from 2485 students, 1220 parents and >500 teachers were analysed. There was no statistically significant between group differences in any of the outcomes, including accelerometer measured physical activity, out-of-school-hours physical activity, HRQoL, and on-task behaviour. A statistically significant differential effect by sex was found for sedentary behaviour across the whole school day (3.16 min, 95% CI: 0.19, 6.13; p = 0.028), with females illustrating a greater difference between groups than males. Conclusions: Only negligible effects on student physical activity were found. Additional strategies including improving the quality of teacher's delivery of physical activity may be required to enhance effects.
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2022 |
Riordan F, Kerins C, Pallin N, Albers B, Clack L, Morrissey E, Curran GM, Lewis CC, Powell BJ, Presseau J, Wolfenden L, McHugh SM, 'Characterising processes and outcomes of tailoring implementation strategies in healthcare: a protocol for a scoping review.', HRB Open Res, 5 (2022)
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Hodder RK, O'Brien KM, Lorien S, Wolfenden L, Moore THM, Hall A, Yoong SL, Summerbell C, 'Interventions to prevent obesity in school-aged children 6-18 years: An update of a Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis including studies from 2015-2021', ECLINICALMEDICINE, 54 (2022) [C1]
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2022 |
Moore THM, Tomlinson E, Spiga F, Higgins JPT, Gao Y, Caldwell DM, Nobles J, Dawson S, Ijaz S, Savovic J, Hodder RK, Wolfenden L, Jago R, Phillips S, Hillier-Brown F, Summerbell CD, 'Interventions to prevent obesity in children aged 12 to 18 years old', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2022 (2022)
Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:. The overall aim of the review is to determine the effectiveness of interventio... [more]
Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:. The overall aim of the review is to determine the effectiveness of interventions to prevent obesity in 12 to 18-year-old children and adolescents. The four objectives are:. to evaluate the effects of interventions that aim to modify dietary intake on changes in zBMI score, BMI and serious adverse events among children and adolescents; to evaluate the effects of interventions that aim to modify physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep, play and/or structured exercise on changes in zBMI score, BMI and serious adverse events among children and adolescents; to evaluate the combined effects of interventions that aim to modify both dietary intake and physical activity/movement behaviours on changes in zBMI score, BMI and serious adverse events among children and adolescents; to compare the effects of interventions that aim to modify dietary interventions with those that aim to modify physical activity/movement behaviours on changes in zBMI score, BMI and serious adverse events among children. The secondary objectives are designed to explore if, how, and why the effectiveness of interventions on zBMI/BMI varies depending on the following PROGRESS factors. Place of residence Race/ethnicity/culture/language Occupation Gender/sex Religion Education Socioeconomic status Social capital. The PROGRESS acronym is intended to ensure that there is explicit consideration of health inequity, the unfair difference in disease burden, when conducting research and adapting research evidence to inform the design of new interventions (O'Neill 2014). The PROGRESS acronym describes factors that contribute to health inequity. Recent work on race and religion in the UK suggested that consideration of these factors is critical to the design of new interventions (Rai 2019). We will also collect, from RCTs, information about the costs of interventions so that policymakers can use the review as a source of information from which they may prepare cost-effectiveness analyses.
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Moore THM, Tomlinson E, Spiga F, Higgins JPT, Gao Y, Caldwell DM, Nobles J, Dawson S, Ijaz S, Savovic J, Hodder RK, Wolfenden L, Jago R, Phillips S, Hillier-Brown F, Summerbell CD, 'Interventions to prevent obesity in children aged 5 to 11 years old', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2022 (2022)
Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:. The overall aim of the review is to determine the effectiveness of interventio... [more]
Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:. The overall aim of the review is to determine the effectiveness of interventions to prevent obesity in 5 to 11-year-old children. The four objectives are:. to evaluate the effects of interventions that aim to modify dietary intake on changes in zBMI score, BMI and serious adverse events among children; to evaluate the effects of interventions that aim to modify physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep, play and/or structured exercise on changes in zBMI score, BMI and serious adverse events among children; to evaluate the combined effects of interventions that aim to modify both dietary intake and physical activity/movement behaviours on changes in zBMI score, BMI and serious adverse events among children; to compare the effects of interventions that aim to modify dietary interventions with those that aim to modify physical activity/movement behaviours on changes in zBMI score, BMI and serious adverse events among children. The secondary objectives are designed to explore if, how, and why the effectiveness of interventions on zBMI/BMI varies depending on the following PROGRESS factors. Place of residence Race/ethnicity/culture/language Occupation Gender/sex Religion Education Socioeconomic status Social capital. The PROGRESS acronym is intended to ensure that there is explicit consideration of health inequity, the unfair difference in disease burden, when conducting research and adapting research evidence to inform the design of new interventions (O'Neill 2014). The PROGRESS acronym describes factors that contribute to health inequity. Recent work on race and religion in the UK suggests that consideration of these factors is critical to the design of new interventions (Rai 2019). We will also collect, from RCTs, information about the costs of interventions so that policymakers can use the review as a source of information from which they may prepare cost-effectiveness analyses.
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Mclaughlin M, Duff J, McKenzie T, Campbell E, Sutherland R, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, 'Evaluating Digital Program Support for the Physical Activity 4 Everyone (PA4E1) School Program: Mixed Methods Study', JMIR PEDIATRICS AND PARENTING, 4 [C1]
Background: Effectively scaled-up physical activity interventions are urgently needed to address the high prevalence of physical inactivity. To facilitate scale-up of an efficacio... [more]
Background: Effectively scaled-up physical activity interventions are urgently needed to address the high prevalence of physical inactivity. To facilitate scale-up of an efficacious school-based physical activity program (Physical Activity 4 Everyone [PA4E1]), provision of implementation support to physical education (PE) teachers was adapted from face-to-face and paper-based delivery modes to partial delivery via a website. A lack of engagement (usage and subjective experience) with digital delivery modes, including websites, may in part explain the typical reduction in effectiveness of scaled-up interventions that use digital delivery modes. A process evaluation focused on the PA4E1 website was undertaken. Objective: The 2 objectives were to (1) describe the usage of the PA4E1 program website by in-school champions (PE teachers leading the program within their schools) and PE teachers using quantitative methods; (2) examine the usage, subjective experience, and usability of the PA4E1 program website from the perspective of in-school champions using mixed methods. Methods: The first objective used website usage data collected across all users (n=273) throughout the 9 school terms of the PA4E1 implementation support. The 4 usage measures were sessions, page views, average session duration, and downloads. Descriptive statistics were calculated and explored across the duration of the 26-month program. The second objective used mixed methods, triangulating data from the first objective with data from a think-aloud survey and usability test completed by in-school champions (n=13) at 12 months. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically alongside descriptive statistics from the quantitative data in a triangulation matrix, generating cross-cutting themes using the "following a thread" approach. Results: For the first objective, in-school champions averaged 48.0 sessions per user, PE teachers 5.8 sessions. PE teacher sessions were of longer duration (10.5 vs 7.6 minutes) and included more page views (5.4 vs 3.4). The results from the mixed methods analysis for the second objective found 9 themes and 2 meta-themes. The first meta-theme indicated that the website was an acceptable and appropriate delivery mode, and usability of the website was high. The second meta-theme found that the website content was acceptable and appropriate, and identified specific suggestions for improvement. Conclusions: Digital health interventions targeting physical activity often experience issues of lack of user engagement. By contrast, the findings from both the quantitative and mixed methods analyses indicate high usage and overall acceptability and appropriateness of the PA4E1 website to school teachers. The findings support the value of the website within a multidelivery mode implementation intervention to support schools to implement physical activity promoting practices. The analysis identified suggested intervention refinements, which may be adopted for future iterations and further scale-up of the PA4E1 program.
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Sutherland R, Brown A, Nathan N, Yoong S, Janssen L, Chooi A, Hudson N, Wiggers J, Kerr N, Evans N, Gillham K, Oldmeadow C, Searles A, Reeves P, Davies M, Reilly K, Cohen B, Wolfenden L, 'A Multicomponent mHealth-Based Intervention (SWAP IT) to Decrease the Consumption of Discretionary Foods Packed in School Lunchboxes: Type I Effectiveness-Implementation Hybrid Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial', JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH, 23 (2021) [C1]
Background: There is significant opportunity to improve the nutritional quality of foods packed in children's school lunchboxes. Interventions that are effective and scalable... [more]
Background: There is significant opportunity to improve the nutritional quality of foods packed in children's school lunchboxes. Interventions that are effective and scalable targeting the school and home environment are therefore warranted. Objective: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a multicomponent, mobile health-based intervention, SWAP IT, in reducing the energy contribution of discretionary (ie, less healthy) foods and drinks packed for children to consume at school. Methods: A type I effectiveness-implementation hybrid cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted in 32 primary schools located across 3 local health districts in New South Wales, Australia, to compare the effects of a 6-month intervention targeting foods packed in children's lunchboxes with those of a usual care control. Primary schools were eligible if they were not participating in other nutrition studies and used the required school communication app. The Behaviour Change Wheel was used to co-design the multicomponent SWAP IT intervention, which consisted of the following: school lunchbox nutrition guidelines, curriculum lessons, information pushed to parents digitally via an existing school communication app, and additional parent resources to address common barriers to packing healthy lunchboxes. The primary outcome, mean energy (kilojoules) content of discretionary lunchbox foods and drinks packed in lunchboxes, was measured via observation using a validated school food checklist at baseline (May 2019) and at 6-month follow-up (October 2019). Additional secondary outcomes included mean lunchbox energy from discretionary foods consumed, mean total lunchbox energy packed and consumed, mean energy content of core lunchbox foods packed and consumed, and percentage of lunchbox energy from discretionary and core foods, all of which were also measured via observation using a validated school food checklist. Measures of school engagement, consumption of discretionary foods outside of school hours, and lunchbox cost were also collected at baseline and at 6-month follow-up. Data were analyzed via hierarchical linear regression models, with controlling for clustering, socioeconomic status, and remoteness. Results: A total of 3022 (3022/7212, 41.90%) students consented to participate in the evaluation (mean age 7.8 years; 1487/3022, 49.22% girls). There were significant reductions between the intervention and control groups in the primary trial outcome, mean energy (kilojoules) content of discretionary foods packed in lunchboxes (-117.26 kJ; 95% CI -195.59 to -39.83; P=.003). Relative to the control, the intervention also significantly reduced secondary outcomes regarding the mean total lunchbox energy (kilojoules) packed (-88.38 kJ; 95% CI -172.84 to -3.92; P=.04) and consumed (-117.17 kJ; 95% CI -233.72 to -0.62; P=.05). There was no significant difference between groups in measures of student engagement, consumption of discretionary foods outside of school hours, or cost of foods packed in children's lunchboxes. Conclusions: The SWAP IT intervention was effective in reducing the energy content of foods packed for and consumed by primary school-aged children at school. Dissemination of the SWAP IT program at a population level has the potential to influence a significant proportion of primary school-aged children, impacting weight status and associated health care costs.
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Brown A, Sutherland R, Janssen L, Hudson N, Chooi A, Reynolds R, Walton A, Lecathelinais C, Reilly K, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, 'Enhancing the potential effects of text messages delivered via an m-health intervention to improve packing of healthy school lunchboxes', PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION, 24, 2867-2876 (2021) [C1]
Abstract Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the impact of different lunchbox messages on parents' intention to pack a healthy lunchbox. Design: This study employed... [more]
Abstract Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the impact of different lunchbox messages on parents' intention to pack a healthy lunchbox. Design: This study employed an experimental design. Setting: A series of messages were developed to align with the six constructs of the Health Belief Model. Messages were also developed that were (and were not) personalised and varied based on the source of the information provided (university, school, dietitian and health promotion service). During a telephone survey, participants were read the content of each message and asked about their intention to pack a healthy lunchbox. Participants: Parents of primary school-aged children were randomised to receive different messages to encourage the packing of healthy lunchboxes. Results: The study was completed by 511 parents. Linear mixed regression analyses identified significant differences (P < 0·05) in intention scores between variant messages targeting the same behavioural constructs for 'susceptibility', 'severity', 'benefits' and 'barriers' but not 'cues to action' or 'self-efficacy'. The highest mean behavioural intention score was for 'benefits', whilst the lowest mean score was for 'barriers'. There were no significant differences in intention scores of parents receiving messages from a dietitian, university, health promotion team or school (P = 0·37). Intention scores did not differ in which messages were personalised based on child's name (P = 0·84) or grade level (P = 0·54). Conclusions: The findings suggest that messages that focus on the benefits of packing healthy lunchboxes may be particularly useful in improving intentions of parents to pack healthy foods for their children to consume at school.
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Yoong SL, Lum M, Jackson J, Wolfenden L, Barnes C, Jones J, Pearson N, McCrabb S, Hall AE, Leonard A, McDonnell T, Grady A, 'Healthy eating interventions delivered in early childhood education and care settings for improving the diet of children aged six years and below', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2021 (2021)
Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:. To assess the effectiveness of¿healthy eating interventions delivered in ECEC¿... [more]
Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:. To assess the effectiveness of¿healthy eating interventions delivered in ECEC¿settings for improving child dietary intake in children aged six years or under, relative to usual care or no intervention. Secondary objectives are to assess the impact of ECEC- based healthy eating interventions on physical (child weight), language/cognitive skills, social/emotional (mental health) and quality of life. The¿review will also report on cost¿of the intervention and adverse effects of ECEC-based healthy eating interventions, where this exists.
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Sutherland R, Campbell E, McLaughlin M, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, Lubans DR, Morgan PJ, Gillham K, Oldmeadow C, Searles A, Reeves P, Williams M, Evans N, Bailey A, Boyer J, Lecathelinais C, Davies L, McKenzie T, Robertson K, Wiggers J, 'Scale-up of the Physical Activity 4 Everyone (PA4E1) intervention in secondary schools: 24-month implementation and cost outcomes from a cluster randomised controlled trial', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 18 (2021) [C1]
Background: Physical Activity 4 Everyone (PA4E1) is an evidence-based program effective at increasing adolescent physical activity (PA) and improving weight status. This study aim... [more]
Background: Physical Activity 4 Everyone (PA4E1) is an evidence-based program effective at increasing adolescent physical activity (PA) and improving weight status. This study aimed to determine a) the effectiveness of an adapted implementation intervention to scale-up PA4E1 at 24-month follow-up, b) fidelity and reach, and c) the cost and cost-effectiveness of the implementation support intervention. Methods: A cluster randomised controlled trial using a type III hybrid implementation-effectiveness design in 49 lower socio-economic secondary schools, randomised to a program (n = 24) or control group (n = 25). An adapted implementation intervention consisting of seven strategies was developed to support schools to implement PA4E1 over 24-months. The primary outcome was the proportion of schools implementing at least four of the 7 PA practices, assessed via computer assisted telephone interviews (CATI) with Head Physical Education Teachers. Secondary outcomes included the mean number of PA practices implemented, fidelity and reach, cost and cost-effectiveness. Logistic regression models assessed program effects. Results: At baseline, no schools implemented four of the 7 PA practices. At 24-months, significantly more schools in the program group (16/23, 69.6%) implemented at least four of the 7 PA practices than the control group (0/25, 0%) (p < 0.001). At 24-months, program schools were implementing an average of 3.6 more practices than control schools (4.1 (1.7) vs. 0.5 (0.8), respectively) (P < 0.001). Fidelity and reach of the implementation intervention were high (> 75%). The total cost of the program was $415,112 AUD (2018) ($17,296 per school; $117.30 per student). Conclusions: The adapted implementation intervention provides policy makers and researchers with an effective and potentially cost-effective model for scaling-up the delivery of PA4E1 in secondary schools. Further assessment of sustainability is warranted. Trial registration: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12617000681358 prospectively registered 12th May 2017.
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McCrabb S, Mooney K, Wolfenden L, Gonzalez S, Ditton E, Yoong S, Kypri K, '"He who pays the piper calls the tune": Researcher experiences of funder suppression of health behaviour intervention trial findings', PLOS ONE, 16 (2021) [C1]
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McCrabb S, Mooney K, Wolfenden L, Gonzalez S, Ditton E, Yoong S, ''Who pays the piper'', BJPSYCH INTERNATIONAL, 18 109-109 (2021) |
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Mclaughlin M, Delaney T, Hall A, Byaruhanga J, Mackie P, Grady A, Reilly K, Campbell E, Sutherland R, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, 'Associations Between Digital Health Intervention Engagement, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behavior: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis', JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH, 23 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Doherty E, Kingsland M, Elliott EJ, Tully B, Wolfenden L, Dunlop AJ, Symonds I, Attia J, Ward S, Hunter M, Azzopardi C, Rissel C, Gillham K, Tsang TW, Reeves P, Wiggers J, 'PRACTICE CHANGE INTERVENTION TO IMPROVE ANTENATAL CARE FOR ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION: A RANDOMISED STEPPED WEDGE CONTROLLED TRIAL', DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, 40, S67-S68 (2021)
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Legare F, Plourde KV, Charif AB, Gogovor A, Brundisini FK, McLean RKD, Milat A, Rheault N, Wolfenden L, Zomahoun HTV, 'Evidence on scaling in health and social care: protocol for a living umbrella review', SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, 10 (2021)
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Hall A, O'Brien K, McCrabb S, Kypri K, Brown S, Wilczynska M, Wiggers J, Wyse R, Dalton C, Wolfenden L, 'Learnings from efforts to synthesise evidence on the COVID-19 incubation period', PUBLIC HEALTH, 198, E12-E13 (2021)
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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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Barnes C, Hall A, Nathan N, Sutherland R, McCarthy N, Pettet M, Brown A, Wolfenden L, 'Efficacy of a school-based physical activity and nutrition intervention on child weight status: Findings from a cluster randomized controlled trial', PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 153 (2021) [C1]
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Wolfenden L, Movsisyan A, McCrabb S, Stratil JM, Yoong SL, 'Selecting Review Outcomes for Systematic Reviews of Public Health Interventions', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 111, 465-470 (2021)
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Yoong SL, Hall A, Stacey F, Nathan N, Reilly K, Delaney T, Sutherland R, Hodder R, Straus S, Wolfenden L, 'An exploratory analysis to identify behavior change techniques of implementation interventions associated with the implementation of healthy canteen policies', TRANSLATIONAL BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, 11, 1606-1616 (2021) [C1]
Empirical studies to disentangle the effects of multicomponent implementation interventions are needed to inform the development of future interventions. This study aims to examin... [more]
Empirical studies to disentangle the effects of multicomponent implementation interventions are needed to inform the development of future interventions. This study aims to examine which behavior change techniques (BCTs) primarily targeting canteen manager are associated with school's healthy canteen policy implementation. This is a secondary data analysis from three randomized controlled trials assessing the impact of a "high,""medium,"and "low"intensity intervention primarily targeting canteen managers on school's implementation of a healthy canteen policy. The policy required primary schools to remove all "red"(less healthy items) or "banned"(sugar sweetened beverages) items from regular sale and ensure that "green"(healthier items) dominated the menu (>50%). The delivery of BCTs were retrospectively coded. We undertook an elastic net regularized logistic regression with all BCTs in a single model. Five k-fold cross-validation elastic net models were conducted. The percentage of times each strategy remained across 1,000 replications was calculated. For no "red"or "banned"items (n = 162), the strongest BCTs were: problem solving, goal setting (behavior), and review behavior goals. These BCTs were identified in 100% of replications as a strong predictor in the cross-validation elastic net models. For the outcome relating to >50% "green"items, the BCTs problem solving, instruction on how to perform behavior and demonstration of behavior were the strongest predictors. Two strategies were identified in 100% of replications as a strong (i.e., problem solving) or weak predictor (i.e., feedback on behavior). This study identified unique BCTs associated with the implementation of a healthy canteen policy.
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Ooi JY, Wolfenden L, Sutherland R, Nathan N, Oldmeadow C, Mclaughlin M, Barnes C, Hall A, Vanderlee L, Yoong SL, 'A Systematic Review of the Recent Consumption Levels of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages in Children and Adolescents From the World Health Organization Regions With High Dietary-Related Burden of Disease', ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 34, 11-24 (2021) [C1]
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Yoong SL, Hall A, Leonard A, McCrabb S, Wiggers J, d'Espaignet ET, Stockings E, Gouda H, Fayokun R, Commar A, Prasad VM, Paul C, Oldmeadow C, Chai LK, Thompson B, Wolfenden L, 'Prevalence of electronic nicotine delivery systems and electronic non-nicotine delivery systems in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis', LANCET PUBLIC HEALTH, 6, E661-E673 (2021) [C1]
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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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McLaughlin M, Delaney T, Hall A, Byaruhanga J, Mackie P, Grady A, Reilly K, Campbell E, Sutherland R, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, 'Erratum: Associations between digital health intervention engagement, physical activity, and sedentary behavior: Systematic review and meta-analysis (Journal of Medical Internet Research (2021) 23:2 (e23180) DOI: 10.2196/23180)', Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23 (2021)
In "Associations Between Digital Health Intervention Engagement, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behavior: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis" (J Med Internet Res 2021... [more]
In "Associations Between Digital Health Intervention Engagement, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behavior: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis" (J Med Internet Res 2021;23(2):e23180) a character display error was noted in 3 tables. The "gamma" symbol (¿) was not properly rendered in 5 places in the paper due to an XML conversion error. In Table 4, row "Rebar et al," column "Association": =0.51 (95% CI -1.77 to 2.72); P>.05 has been corrected to: ¿=0.51 (95% CI -1.77 to 2.72); P>.05 In Table 5, row "Rebar et al, Time," column "Association": =2.33 (95% CI 0.09 to 4.64); P<.05 has been corrected to: ¿=2.33 (95% CI 0.09 to 4.64); P<.05 and: =0.51 (95% CI -1.77 to 2.72); P>.05 has been corrected to: ¿=0.51 (95% CI -1.77 to 2.72); P>.05 In Table 5, row "Rebar et al, Logins," column "Association": =3.18 (95% CI 1.15 to 5.07); P<.05 has been corrected to: ¿=3.18 (95% CI 1.15 to 5.07); P<.05 and: =2.04 (95% CI 0.29 to 3.84); P<.05 has been corrected to: ¿=2.04 (95% CI 0.29 to 3.84); P<.05 The correction will appear in the online version of the paper on the JMIR Publications website on March 29, 2021, together with the publication of this correction notice. Because this was made after submission to PubMed, PubMed Central, and other full-text repositories, the corrected article has also been resubmitted to those repositories.
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Barnes C, Yoong SL, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, Wedesweiler T, Kerr J, Ward DS, Grady A, 'Feasibility of a Web-Based Implementation Intervention to Improve Child Dietary Intake in Early Childhood Education and Care: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial', JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH, 23 (2021) [C1]
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Virgara R, Phillips A, Lewis LK, Baldock K, Wolfenden L, Ferguson T, Richardson M, Okely A, Beets M, Maher C, 'Interventions in outside-school hours childcare settings for promoting physical activity amongst schoolchildren aged 4 to 12 years', COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, 1-70 (2021) [C1]
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O'Brien KM, Barnes C, Yoong S, Campbell E, Wyse R, Delaney T, Brown A, Stacey F, Davies L, Lorien S, Hodder RK, 'School-Based Nutrition Interventions in Children Aged 6 to 18 Years: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews', NUTRIENTS, 13 (2021) [C1]
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Brown A, Sutherland R, Reeves P, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, 'Cost and Cost Effectiveness of a Pilot m-Health Intervention Targeting Parents of School-Aged Children to Improve the Nutritional Quality of Foods Packed in the Lunchbox', NUTRIENTS, 13 (2021) [C1]
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Barnes C, Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, Nathan N, Wedesweiler T, Kerr J, Pearson N, Grady A, 'The Association between Australian Childcare Centre Healthy Eating Practices and Children's Healthy Eating Behaviours: A Cross-Sectional Study within Lunchbox Centres', NUTRIENTS, 13 (2021) [C1]
The association between healthy eating practices and child dietary intake in childcare centres where parents pack foods from home has received little attention. This study aimed t... [more]
The association between healthy eating practices and child dietary intake in childcare centres where parents pack foods from home has received little attention. This study aimed to: (1) Describe the nutritional content of foods and beverages consumed by children in care; and (2) Assess the association between centre healthy eating practices and child intake of fruit and vegetable servings, added sugar(grams), saturated fat(grams) and sodium(milligrams) in care. A cross-sectional study amongst 448 children attending 22 childcare centres in New South Wales, Australia, was conducted. Child dietary intake was measured via weighed lunchbox measurements, photographs and researcher observation, and centre healthy eating practices were assessed via researcher observation of centre nutrition environments. Children attending lunchbox centres consumed, on average 0.80 servings (standard deviation 0.69) of fruit and 0.27 servings (standard deviation 0.51) of vegetables in care. The availability of foods within children's lunchboxes was associated with intake of such foods (p < 0.01). Centre provision of intentional healthy eating learning experiences (estimate -0.56; p = 0.01) and the use of feeding practices that support children's healthy eating (estimate -2.02; p = 0.04) were significantly associated with reduced child intake of saturated fat. Interventions to improve child nutrition in centres should focus on a range of healthy eating practices, including the availability of foods packed within lunchboxes.
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Ben Charif A, Plourde KV, Guay-Bélanger S, Zomahoun HTV, Gogovor A, Straus S, Beleno R, Kastner K, McLean RKD, Milat AJ, Wolfenden L, Paquette JS, Geiger F, Légaré F, Beaumont M, Bierman A, Blais J, Fancott C, McLean R, Rivest F, Thibodeau G, 'Strategies for involving patients and the public in scaling-up initiatives in health and social services: protocol for a scoping review and Delphi survey', Systematic Reviews, 10 (2021)
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Ooi JY, Wolfenden L, Yoong SL, Janssen LM, Reilly K, Nathan N, Sutherland R, 'A trial of a six-month sugar-sweetened beverage intervention in secondary schools from a socio-economically disadvantaged region in Australia', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 45, 599-607 (2021) [C1]
Objective: This study assessed the effectiveness of a school-based intervention in reducing adolescents' sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption and percentage of energy f... [more]
Objective: This study assessed the effectiveness of a school-based intervention in reducing adolescents' sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption and percentage of energy from SSBs. Secondary outcomes were SSB consumption within school, average daily energy intake, and body mass index z-scores. Methods: Six secondary schools located in New South Wales, Australia were recruited to participate in a six-month pilot randomised controlled trial (1:1). The intervention included components targeting the school nutrition environment, curricula and community. Outcomes were collected via online surveys, observations, anthropometric measurements and project records. Between-group differences were assessed via linear mixed models. Results: At the six-month intervention endpoint (n=862) there were no statistically significant differences between students in intervention or control schools for mean daily intake of SSBs (8.55mL; CI -26.77, 43.87; p=0.63), percentage daily energy from SSBs (0.12% kJ; CI -0.55, 0.80; p=0.72), or for secondary outcomes. Acceptability of the school-based strategies were high, however intervention fidelity varied across schools. Conclusion: While acceptable, improving fidelity of implementation and increasing the duration or intensity of the intervention may be required to reduce SSB intake. Implications for public health: Engaging parents and education stakeholders in the development phase to co-design interventions may prove beneficial in improving intervention fidelity and enhance behavioural outcomes.
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Yoong SL, Hall A, Turon H, Stockings E, Leonard A, Grady A, Tzelepis F, Wiggers J, Gouda H, Fayokun R, Commar A, Prasad VM, Wolfenden L, 'Association between electronic nicotine delivery systems and electronic non-nicotine delivery systems with initiation of tobacco use in individuals aged < 20 years. A systematic review and meta-analysis', PLOS ONE, 16 (2021) [C1]
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Leonard A, Delaney T, Seward K, Zoetemeyer R, Lamont H, Sutherland R, Reilly K, Lecathelinais C, Wyse R, 'Investigating differences between traditional (paper bag) ordering and online ordering from primary school canteens: a cross-sectional study comparing menu, usage and lunch order characteristics', PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION, 24, 2502-2511 (2021) [C1]
Objective: To assess differences between traditional paper bag ordering and online ordering from primary school canteens in terms of menu, usage and lunch order characteristics. D... [more]
Objective: To assess differences between traditional paper bag ordering and online ordering from primary school canteens in terms of menu, usage and lunch order characteristics. Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting: New South Wales (NSW) primary schools that offered both paper bag and online canteen ordering. Participants: Students (aged 5-12 years) with a lunch order on the day of the observation. Results: Across the six school canteens, 59-90 % of all available items were listed on both the online and paper menus, with no significant differences in the nutritional quality ('Everyday'/'Occasional') or nutritional content (kJ/saturated fat/sugar/sodium) of menu items. In total, 387 student lunch orders were placed, containing 776 menu items. Most orders (68 %) were placed online. There were no significant differences between order modality in the quantity of items ordered or the cost of orders, or the nutritional quality of orders based on the classification system of the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy ('Everyday'/'Occasional'). However, nutritional analysis revealed that paper bag orders contained 222 fewer kJ than online orders (P = 0·001), 0·65 g less saturated fat (P = 0·04) and 4·7 g less sugar (P < 0·001). Conclusions: Online canteens are commonly used to order canteen lunches for primary school children. This is the first study to investigate differences between traditional paper bag ordering and online ordering in this setting. Given the rapid increase in the use of online ordering systems in schools and other food settings and their potential to deliver public health nutrition interventions, additional research is warranted to further investigate differences in ordering modalities.
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Mclaughlin M, Campbell E, Sutherland R, Mckenzie T, Davies L, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, 'Extent, Type and Reasons for Adaptation and Modification When Scaling-Up an Effective Physical Activity Program: Physical Activity 4 Everyone (PA4E1)', FRONTIERS IN HEALTH SERVICES, 1 (2021) [C1]
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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 |
Clinton-McHarg T, Delaney T, Lamont H, Lecathelinais C, Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, Sutherland R, Wyse R, 'A Cross-Sectional Study of the Nutritional Quality of New South Wales High School Student Food and Drink Purchases Made via an Online Canteen Ordering System', NUTRIENTS, 13 (2021) [C1]
Unhealthy dietary patterns in adolescence are associated with an increased risk of future chronic disease. This study aimed to assess online canteen lunch purchases made by high s... [more]
Unhealthy dietary patterns in adolescence are associated with an increased risk of future chronic disease. This study aimed to assess online canteen lunch purchases made by high school students to identify: (1) the nutrient composition of purchases (energy, saturated fat, sugar, sodium, percent energy from saturated fat and total sugar); (2) the proportion of items classified as healthier ('Everyday') and less healthy ('Occasional' or 'Should not be sold') according to the New South Wales Healthy Canteen Strategy; (3) the frequency of purchases by product type (e.g., salty snacks), their classification and nutrient composition; and (4) associations between student characteristics and the nutrient composition and classification of purchases. The average order contained 2075 kJ of energy, 6.4 g of saturated fat, 18.4 g of sugar and 795 mg of sodium. Less healthy ('Occasional' and 'Should not be sold') items combined accounted for 56% of purchases. The most frequently purchased products were burgers and crumbed/coated foods. Students in higher grades purchased a significantly higher mean percent of 'Everyday' items, compared to students in grades 7 or 8. The majority of high school student purchases were less healthy ('Occasional' or 'Should not be sold') items, warranting further investigation of factors influencing online canteen purchasing behaviour in this setting.
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Open Research Newcastle |
2021 |
Wyse R, Delaney T, Stacey F, Lecathelinais C, Ball K, Zoetemeyer R, Lamont H, Sutherland R, Nathan N, Wiggers JH, Wolfenden L, 'Long-term Effectiveness of a Multistrategy Behavioral Intervention to Increase the Nutritional Quality of Primary School Students' Online Lunch Orders: 18-Month Follow-up of the Click & Crunch Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial', JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH, 23 (2021) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2021 |
Hammersley ML, Wyse RJ, Jones RA, Stacey F, Okely AD, Wolfenden L, Batterham MJ, Yoong S, Eckermann S, Green A, Xu J, Innes-Hughes C, Jackson J, Li V, Rissel C, 'Translation of Two Healthy Eating and Active Living Support Programs for Parents of 2-6-Year-Old Children: Outcomes of the 'Time for Healthy Habits' Parallel Partially Randomised Preference Trial', NUTRIENTS, 13 (2021) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2021 |
Stanick CF, Halko HM, Nolen EA, Powell BJ, Dorsey CN, Mettert KD, Weiner BJ, Barwick M, Wolfenden L, Damschroder LJ, Lewis CC, 'Pragmatic measures for implementation research: development of the Psychometric and Pragmatic Evidence Rating Scale (PAPERS)', TRANSLATIONAL BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, 11, 11-20 (2021) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2021 |
Wolfenden L, Yoong SL, 'Workplace wellness programmes to improve health', LANCET PUBLIC HEALTH, 6, E625-E625 (2021)
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2021 |
Lee K, Ding D, Grunsed A, Wolfenden L, Milat A, Bauman A, 'Many Papers but Limited Policy Impact? A Bibliometric Review of Physical Activity Research', TRANSLATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 6 [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2021 |
Kingsland M, Hollis J, Farragher E, Wolfenden L, Campbell K, Pennell C, Reeves P, Tully B, Daly J, Attia J, Oldmeadow C, Hunter M, Murray H, Paolucci F, Foureur M, Rissel C, Gillham K, Wiggers J, 'An implementation intervention to increase the routine provision of antenatal care addressing gestational weight gain: study protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster trial', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS, 2 (2021)
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2021 |
Pearson N, Wolfenden L, Finch M, Yoong SL, Kingsland M, Nathan N, Lecathelinais C, Wedesweiler T, Kerr J, Sutherland R, 'A cross-sectional study of packed lunchbox foods and their consumption by children in early childhood education and care services', NUTRITION & DIETETICS, 78, 397-405 (2021) [C1]
Aim: To (a) describe lunchbox foods packed and consumed by children attending early childhood education and care services; (b) compare the serves of foods packed and consumed with... [more]
Aim: To (a) describe lunchbox foods packed and consumed by children attending early childhood education and care services; (b) compare the serves of foods packed and consumed with nutrition guideline recommendations; and (c) explore associations between parent characteristics and serves of food groups packed in lunchboxes. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on a sample of early childhood education and care services where parents provide food in the Hunter New England region of NSW, Australia. Lunchbox contents were assessed using photography and pre- and post-meal weights. Descriptive statistics were used to describe packing and consumption of core food groups and discretionary foods. Results: Data on food packed and consumed were collected for 355 children's lunchboxes from 17 services (preschools n¿=¿14, long day care services n¿=¿3). Less than half (44%) of lunchboxes contained vegetables, and 54% contained at least one serve of discretionary foods. Less than 1% of lunchboxes met all setting-specific nutrition guidelines. On average, children consumed 68% of lunchbox contents, with the lowest consumption rate being for vegetables. An association was found between parent education level and packing of discretionary foods (-0.36, P¿= <.01) but not for packing of fruit or vegetables. Conclusions: Lunchboxes contained an over-representation of discretionary foods and under-representation of vegetables, and children had a low preference for consuming vegetables compared with other food groups. Interventions to support parent packing of lunchboxes in line with nutrition guidelines and strategies to expand child preference for foods such as vegetables are warranted.
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Open Research Newcastle |
2021 |
Wolfenden L, Foy R, Presseau J, Grimshaw JM, Ivers NM, Powell BJ, Taljaard M, Wiggers J, Sutherland R, Nathan N, Williams CM, Kingsland M, Milat A, Hodder RK, Yoong SL, 'Designing and undertaking randomised implementation trials: guide for researchers', BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL, 372 (2021) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2021 |
Wyse R, Delaney T, Stacey F, Zoetemeyer R, Lecathelinais C, Lamont H, Ball K, Campbell K, Rissel C, Attia J, Wiggers J, Yoong SL, Oldmeadow C, Sutherland R, Nathan N, Reilly K, Wolfenden L, 'Effectiveness of a Multistrategy Behavioral Intervention to Increase the Nutritional Quality of Primary School Students' Web-Based Canteen Lunch Orders (Click & Crunch): Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial', JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH, 23 (2021) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2021 |
Reeves P, Edmunds K, Szewczyk Z, Grady A, Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, Wyse R, Finch M, Stacey F, Wiggers J, Searles A, 'Economic evaluation of a web-based menu planning intervention to improve childcare service adherence with dietary guidelines', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE, 16 (2021) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2021 |
Beck AK, Baker AL, Carter G, Robinson L, McCarter K, Wratten C, Bauer J, Wolfenden L, Britton B, 'Is fidelity to a complex behaviour change intervention associated with patient outcomes? Exploring the relationship between dietitian adherence and competence and the nutritional status of intervention patients in a successful stepped-wedge randomised clinical trial of eating as treatment (EAT)', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE, 16 (2021) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2021 |
Barnes C, McCrabb S, Stacey F, Nathan N, Yoong SL, Grady A, Sutherland R, Hodder R, Innes-Hughes C, Davies M, Wolfenden L, 'Improving implementation of school-based healthy eating and physical activity policies, practices, and programs: a systematic review', TRANSLATIONAL BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, 11, 1365-1410 (2021) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2021 |
Reilly K, Bauman A, Reece L, Lecathelinais C, Sutherland R, Wolfenden L, 'Evaluation of a voucher scheme to increase child physical activity in participants of a school physical activity trial in the Hunter region of Australia', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 21 (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 |
2021 |
Wyse R, Jackson JK, Delaney T, Grady A, Stacey F, Wolfenden L, Barnes C, McLaughlin M, Yoong SL, 'The Effectiveness of Interventions Delivered Using Digital Food Environments to Encourage Healthy Food Choices: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis', NUTRIENTS, 13 (2021) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2021 |
Stacey F, Delaney T, Ball K, Zoetemeyer R, Lecathelinais C, Wolfenden L, Seward K, Wyse R, 'A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Impact of Tailored Feedback on the Purchase of Healthier Foods from Primary School Online Canteens', NUTRIENTS, 13 (2021) [C1]
Few online food ordering systems provide tailored dietary feedback to consumers, despite suggested benefits. The study aim was to determine the effect of providing tailored feedba... [more]
Few online food ordering systems provide tailored dietary feedback to consumers, despite suggested benefits. The study aim was to determine the effect of providing tailored feedback on the healthiness of students' lunch orders from a school canteen online ordering system. A cluster randomized controlled trial with ten government primary schools in New South Wales, Australia was conducted. Consenting schools that used an online canteen provider ('Flexischools') were randomized to either: a graph and prompt showing the proportion of 'everyday' foods selected or a standard online ordering system. Students with an online lunch order during baseline data collection were included (n = 2200 students; n = 7604 orders). Primary outcomes were the proportion of foods classified as 'everyday' or 'caution'. Secondary outcomes included: mean energy, saturated fat, sugar, and sodium content. There was no difference over time between groups on the proportion of 'everyday' (OR 0.99; p = 0.88) or 'caution' items purchased (OR 1.17; p = 0.45). There was a significant difference between groups for average energy content (mean difference 51 kJ; p-0.02), with both groups decreasing. There was no difference in the saturated fat, sugar, or sodium content. Tailored feedback did not impact the proportion of 'everyday' or 'caution' foods or the nutritional quality of online canteen orders. Future research should explore whether additional strategies and specific feedback formats can promote healthy purchasing decisions.
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Open Research Newcastle |
2021 |
Delaney T, Mclaughlin M, Hall A, Yoong SL, Brown A, O'Brien K, Dray J, Barnes C, Hollis J, Wyse R, Wiggers J, Sutherland R, Wolfenden L, 'Associations between Digital Health Intervention Engagement and Dietary Intake: A Systematic Review', NUTRIENTS, 13 (2021) [C1]
There has been a proliferation of digital health interventions (DHIs) targeting dietary in-take. Despite their potential, the effectiveness of DHIs are thought to be dependent, in... [more]
There has been a proliferation of digital health interventions (DHIs) targeting dietary in-take. Despite their potential, the effectiveness of DHIs are thought to be dependent, in part, on user engagement. However, the relationship between engagement and the effectiveness of dietary DHIs is not well understood. The aim of this review is to describe the association between DHI engagement and dietary intake. A systematic search of four electronic databases and grey literature for records published before December 2019 was conducted. Studies were eligible if they examined a quantitative association between objective measures of engagement with a DHI (subjective experience or usage) and measures of dietary intake in adults (aged = 18 years). From 10,653 citations, seven studies were included. Five studies included usage measures of engagement and two examined subjective experiences. Narrative synthesis, using vote counting, found mixed evidence of an association with usage measures (5 of 12 associations indicated a positive relationship, 7 were in-conclusive) and no evidence regarding an association with subjective experience (both studies were inconclusive). The findings provide early evidence supporting an association between measures of usage and dietary intake; however, this was inconsistent. Further research examining the association between DHI engagement and dietary intake is warranted.
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Open Research Newcastle |
2020 |
Foley BC, Owen KB, Bellew W, Wolfenden L, Reilly K, Bauman AE, Reece LJ, 'Physical Activity Behaviors of Children Who Register for the Universal, State-Wide Active Kids Voucher: Who Did the Voucher Program Reach?', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 17 (2020) [C1]
Active Kids is a government-led, universal voucher program that aims to reduce the cost of participation in structured physical activity for all school-enrolled children in New So... [more]
Active Kids is a government-led, universal voucher program that aims to reduce the cost of participation in structured physical activity for all school-enrolled children in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. As part of the Active Kids program evaluation, this cross-sectional study examined the Active Kids' program's reach to children in NSW and their physical activity behaviors, before voucher use. Demographic registration data from all children (4.5¿18 years old) who registered for an Active Kids voucher in 2018 (n = 671,375) were compared with Census data. Binary and multinomial regression models assessed which correlates were associated with meeting physical activity guidelines and participation in the sessions of structured physical activity. The Active Kids program attracted more than half (53%) of all eligible children in NSW. Children who spoke a primary language other than English at home, were aged 15¿18 years old, lived in the most disadvantaged areas, and girls, were less likely to register. Of the registered children, 70% had attended structured physical activity sessions at least once a week during the previous 12 months, whilst 19% achieved physical activity guidelines. Active Kids achieved substantial population reach and has the potential to improve children's physical activity behaviors.
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Open Research Newcastle |
2020 |
McCarthy N, Hope K, Sutherland R, Campbell E, Hodder R, Wolfenden L, Nathan N, 'Australian Primary School Principals', Teachers', and Parents' Attitudes and Barriers to Changing School Uniform Policies From Traditional Uniforms to Sports Uniforms', JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH, 17, 1019-1024 (2020) [C1]
Background: To determine Australian primary school principals', teachers', and parents' attitudes to changing school uniform policies to allow students to wear spor... [more]
Background: To determine Australian primary school principals', teachers', and parents' attitudes to changing school uniform policies to allow students to wear sports uniforms every day and to assess associations between participant characteristics and their attitudes. A secondary aim was to identify principals' and teachers' perceived barriers to uniform changes. Methods: Cross-sectional surveys of principals, teachers, and parents of children in grades 2 to 3 (age 7-10 y) from 62 Australian primary schools (Oct 2017-Mar 2018) were undertaken. Mixed logistic regression analyses assessed the associations between participant characteristics and attitudes toward uniform changes. Results: In total, 73% of the principals (38/52) who responded reported that their school only allowed children to wear a sports uniform on sports days. Overall, 38% of the principals (18/47), 63% of the teachers (334/579), and 78% of the parents (965/1231) reported they would support a policy that allowed children to wear daily sports uniforms. The most commonly reported barrier was the perception that sports uniforms were not appropriate for formal occasions. Conclusions: Although the majority of the principals were not supportive of a change to a daily sports uniform, the majority of the teachers and parents were. Strategies to improve principal support may be required if broader adoption of physical activity-supporting uniforms is to be achieved.
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2020 |
Tremain D, Freund M, Wolfenden L, Bowman J, Dunlop A, Bartlem K, et al., 'The provision of preventive care for modifiable health risk behaviours by clinicians within substance use treatment settings: A systematic review', PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 130 (2020) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2020 |
Barnes C, Grady A, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, Pond N, McFayden T, Ward DS, Vaughn AE, Yoong SL, 'A pilot randomised controlled trial of a web-based implementation intervention to increase child intake of fruit and vegetables within childcare centres', PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES, 6 (2020) [C1]
Background: As dietary behaviours developed during early childhood are known to track into adulthood, interventions that aim to improve child nutrition at a population level are r... [more]
Background: As dietary behaviours developed during early childhood are known to track into adulthood, interventions that aim to improve child nutrition at a population level are recommended. Whilst early childhood education and care (ECEC) is a promising setting for interventions targeting children's nutrition behaviours, previous interventions have largely used high intensity, face-to-face approaches, limiting their reach, implementation and potential impact at a population level. Web-based modalities represent a promising means of supporting the delivery of childcare-based interventions whilst overcoming challenges of previous approaches; however, the feasibility of using such modalities to support implementation is largely unknown. As such, this study sought to collect feasibility and pilot data to inform the design of a web-based intervention together with health promotion officer support within childcare centres. Child dietary intake will also be assessed to provide an estimate of the impact of the implementation intervention. Methods: A superiority cluster randomised controlled trial with repeat cross-sectional data collection employing an effectiveness-implementation type-II hybrid design will be conducted with childcare centres within the Hunter New England region of New South Wales, Australia. Type-II hybrid designs provide the opportunity to assess intervention efficacy whilst piloting the feasibility of the implementation strategies. Centres allocated to the intervention group will receive access to a web-based program together with health promotion officer support to implement targeted healthy eating practices to improve child diet in care. A number of outcomes will be assessed to inform the feasibility to conduct a larger trial, including childcare centre and parent recruitment and consent rates for each component of data collection, uptake of the implementation strategies, acceptability of the intervention and implementation strategies, appropriateness of the implementation strategies and the contextual factors influencing implementation. Discussion: This study will provide high-quality evidence regarding the potential feasibility of a web-based intervention and the impact of healthy eating practices on child diet in care. Web-based modalities provide a promising approach for population-wide implementation support to childcare centres given their potential reach and consistency with existing infrastructure. Trial registration: Prospectively registered with Australian New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry (ACTRN12619001158156).
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2020 |
Jones J, Wolfenden L, Grady A, Finch M, Bolsewicz K, Wedesweiler T, Yoong SL, 'Implementation of continuous free play schedules in Australian childcare services: A cross-sectional study', HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 31, 199-206 (2020) [C1]
Issue addressed: Modifying the scheduling of physical activity opportunities to provide children with more frequent opportunities for outdoor free play has been demonstrated to in... [more]
Issue addressed: Modifying the scheduling of physical activity opportunities to provide children with more frequent opportunities for outdoor free play has been demonstrated to increase child physical activity while in care. The primary aim of this study was to describe the implementation of continuous free play schedules to allow children to access outdoor play areas, consistent with sector guidelines in a national sample of Australian childcare services. Secondary aims were to investigate the associations between the implementation of such schedules and service characteristics, and assess the perceived barriers and enablers to implementation. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken with a random sample of 326 centre-based childcare services located across Australia. Childcare service characteristics, continuous free play scheduling and perceived barriers and enablers to implementation were assessed via a survey administered to service managers online or via telephone. Results: A total of 203 service managers (62%) reported implementing a continuous free play schedule, for three periods of 126¿minutes per period, each day on average. Service type (long day care services), size (services with higher numbers of child enrolments [=80 children]) and socio-economic area (services located in lower socio-economic areas) were associated with the implementation of a continuous free play schedule. The most prevalent barriers to implementation included insufficient staff to ensure adequate supervision of children (69%) and service layout being unsuitable (65%), while the most prevalent enablers included advice on how to overcome staffing or supervision issues (89%) and to re-orientate the service layout (54%). Conclusions: There is scope to support the implementation of continuous free play schedules consistent with childcare sector guidelines. So what?: Future intervention research that targets the reported barriers and enablers to implementation is needed.
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2020 |
Nathan NK, Sutherland RL, Hope K, McCarthy NJ, Pettett M, Elton B, Jackson R, Trost SG, Lecathelinais C, Reilly K, Wiggers JH, Hall A, Gillham K, Herrmann V, Wolfenden L, 'Implementation of a School Physical Activity Policy Improves Student Physical Activity Levels: Outcomes of a Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial', JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH, 17, 1009-1018 (2020) [C1]
Aim: To assess the impact of a multistrategy intervention designed to improve teachers' implementation of a school physical activity (PA) policy on student PA levels. Methods... [more]
Aim: To assess the impact of a multistrategy intervention designed to improve teachers' implementation of a school physical activity (PA) policy on student PA levels. Methods: A cluster-randomized controlled trial was conducted in 12 elementary schools. Policy implementation required schools to deliver 150 minutes of organized PA for students each week via physical education, sport, or class-based activities such as energizers. Schools received implementation support designed using the theoretical domains framework to help them implement the current policy. Results: A total of 1,502 children in kindergarten to grade 6 participated. At follow-up compared with control, students attending intervention schools had, measured via accelerometer, significantly greater increases in school day counts per minute (97.5; 95% confidence interval [CI], 64.5 to 130.4; P <.001) and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) (3.0; 95% CI, 2.2-3.8, P <.001) and a greater decrease in sedentary time (-2.1; 95% CI, -3.9 to -0.4, P =.02) per school day. Teachers in intervention schools delivered significantly more minutes (36.6 min) of PA to their students at follow-up (95% CI, 2.7-70.5, P =.04). Conclusions: Supporting teachers to implement a PA policy improves student PA. Additional strategies may be needed to support teachers to implement activities that result in larger gains in student MVPA.
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2020 |
McCrabb S, Mooney K, Elton B, Grady A, Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, 'How to optimise public health interventions: a scoping review of guidance from optimisation process frameworks', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 20 (2020) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2020 |
Ronto R, Rathi N, Worsley A, Sanders T, Lonsdale C, Wolfenden L, 'Enablers and barriers to implementation of and compliance with school-based healthy food and beverage policies: A systematic literature review and meta-synthesis', Public Health Nutrition, 23, 2840-2855 (2020) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2020 |
Tremain D, Freund M, Bowman J, Wolfenden L, Wye P, Dunlop A, Bartlem K, McElwaine K, Gillham K, Wiggers J, 'Substance use treatment clinician attitudes to care for chronic disease health risk behaviours and associations of attitudes with care provision', DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, 39, 232-237 (2020) [C1]
Introduction and Aims: People who use substances have a high prevalence of modifiable chronic disease health risk behaviours. Preventive care to address such risks has not traditi... [more]
Introduction and Aims: People who use substances have a high prevalence of modifiable chronic disease health risk behaviours. Preventive care to address such risks has not traditionally been provided during substance use treatment. This study aimed to assess clinicians' attitudes towards preventive care and their association with care provision. Design and Methods: A cross-sectional study utilising computer-assisted telephone interviews was undertaken with clinicians (n = 54) of community-based substance use treatment services in one health district, Australia. Clinicians indicated their agreement with 10 attitudinal statements regarding their perceived role and self-efficacy in providing preventive care and perceptions of client interest in modifying behaviours. Logistic regression analyses examined the association between clinician attitudinal items and self-reported care provision. Results: Fifty-four clinicians (74%) agreed to participate. The most positive attitudes were preventive care being part of their role (100%), and they have the knowledge and skills to provide preventive care (100%). The least favourable attitude was clients were interested in changing their health risk behaviours (60%). Clinicians who reported that preventive care left little time to undertake acute care were more likely to assess for smoking (OR 8.06 [95% CI 1.31, 49.46]) and less likely to provide brief advice for all risks combined (OR 0.11 [95% CI 0.02, 0.63]). Discussion and Conclusions: Overall, clinicians reported positive attitudes regarding the preventive care provision for modifiable health risk behaviours in substance use treatment settings. Further research is required to investigate why, despite such positive attitudes, clinicians in substance use treatment settings do not routinely provide preventive care.
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2020 |
Shelton RC, Lee M, Brotzman LE, Wolfenden L, Nathan N, Wainberg ML, 'What Is Dissemination and Implementation Science?: An Introduction and Opportunities to Advance Behavioral Medicine and Public Health Globally', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, 27, 3-20 (2020) [C1]
There has been a well-documented gap between research (e.g., evidence-based programs, interventions, practices, policies, guidelines) and practice (e.g., what is routinely deliver... [more]
There has been a well-documented gap between research (e.g., evidence-based programs, interventions, practices, policies, guidelines) and practice (e.g., what is routinely delivered in real-world community and clinical settings). Dissemination and implementation (D&I) science has emerged to address this research-to-practice gap and accelerate the speed with which translation and real-world uptake and impact occur. In recent years, there has been tremendous development in the field and a growing global interest, but much of the introductory literature has been U.S.-centric. This piece provides an introduction to D&I science and summarizes key concepts and progress of the field for a global audience, provides two case studies that highlight examples of D&I research globally, and identifies opportunities and innovations for advancing the field of D&I research globally.
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2020 |
McConnell-Nzunga J, Masse LC, Buckler EJ, Carson V, Faulkner GE, Lau EY, McKay HA, Temple VA, Wolfenden L, Naylor P-J, 'Prevalence and Relationships among Physical Activity Policy, Environment, and Practices in Licensed Childcare Centers from a Manager and Staff Perspective', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 17 (2020) [C1]
Physical activity (PA) is critical to early childhood health and development, and childcare is a key setting for establishing physically active play. In British Columbia (BC), a p... [more]
Physical activity (PA) is critical to early childhood health and development, and childcare is a key setting for establishing physically active play. In British Columbia (BC), a provincial standard for active play in childcare was enacted, identified here as the Active Play (AP) standard. Pragmatic constraints limit real-world data collection for evaluating policy impact. We explored whether information about policies, practices, and the environment varied when it was collected from managers or staff. Surveys were distributed to BC childcare centers before AP standard enactment to ascertain current PA and fundamental movement skill policies and practices. The full sample (n = 1037 from 625 facilities) and a subsample of paired managers and staff (n = 261 centers) were used to explore agreement across managers and staff in reported prevalence and relationships among indicators. The policy prevalence and relationships for active play and outdoor play variables were relatively similar for manager and staff data, although the matched data had modest agreement and less than optimal intraclass correlations. The prevalence of manager-reported PA policies ranged from 47% for screen-time limits to 77% for fundamental movement skill activities. The manager and staff data highlighted indoor and outdoor space as a primary factor in AP standard adherence. With reliance on sampling staff unfeasible, it appears that the manager data may adequately describe the policies and practices of childcare providers with some notable issues.
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2020 |
Grady A, Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, Rissel C, Finch M, Flood V, Salajan D, O'Rourke R, Stacey F, Wyse R, Lecathelinais C, Barnes C, Green S, Herrmann V, Yoong SL, 'Effectiveness of a Web-Based Menu-Planning Intervention to Improve Childcare Service Compliance With Dietary Guidelines: Randomized Controlled Trial', JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH, 22 (2020) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2020 |
Wolfenden L, Milat A, Rissel C, Mitchell J, Hughes CI, Wiggers J, 'From demonstration project to changes in health systems for child obesity prevention: the legacy of 'Good for Kids, Good for Life'', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 44, 3-4 (2020)
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2020 |
Razak LA, Jones J, Clinton-McHarg T, Wolfenden L, Lecathelinais C, Morgan PJ, Wiggers JH, D'Espaignet ET, Grady A, Yoong SL, 'Implementation of policies and practices to increase physical activity among children attending centre-based childcare: A cross-sectional study', HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 31, 207-215 (2020) [C1]
Issue addressed: Supporting centre-based childcare services to create physical activity (PA) environments is a recommended strategy to improve child PA. This study aimed to descri... [more]
Issue addressed: Supporting centre-based childcare services to create physical activity (PA) environments is a recommended strategy to improve child PA. This study aimed to describe the implementation of PA policies and practices by these services, and to examine the associations with service characteristics. Methods: Nominated supervisors of childcare services (n¿=¿309) in the Hunter New England region, New South Wales, Australia, completed a telephone interview. Using previously validated measures, the interview assessed the implementation of evidence-based practices shown to be associated with child PA. This includes: (a) provision of active play opportunities, (b) portable play equipment availability, (c) delivery of daily fundamental movement skills, (d) having at least 50% of staff trained in promoting child PA the past 5¿years and (e) having written PA and small screen recreation policies. Results: Although 98% (95% CI 96, 99) of childcare services provided active play opportunities for at least 25% of their daily opening hours, only 8% (95% CI 5, 11) of services fully implemented all policies and practices; with no service characteristic associated with full implementation. Long day care service had twice the odds of having a written PA policy (OR 2.0, 95% CI 0.7, 5.8), compared to preschools (adjusted for service size, socio-economic disadvantage and geographical location). Conclusions: Improvements could be made to childcare services' operations to support the promotion of child PA. So what?: To ensure the benefits to child health, childcare services require support to implement a number of PA promoting policies and practices that are known to improve child PA.
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Bero L, Wolfenden L, Doyle J, Anglemyer A, 'The Public Health Hub: an adaptive model for rapid publication of high-priority reviews', COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, 51-53 (2020) |
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Lee K, van Nassau F, Grunseit A, Conte K, Milat A, Wolfenden L, Bauman A, 'Scaling up population health interventions from decision to sustainability - a window of opportunity? A qualitative view from policy-makers', HEALTH RESEARCH POLICY AND SYSTEMS, 18 (2020) [C1]
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Hammersley ML, Wyse RJ, Jones RA, Wolfenden L, Yoong S, Stacey F, Eckermann S, Okely AD, Innes-Hughes C, Li V, Green A, May C, Xu J, Rissel C, 'Translation of two healthy eating and active living support programs for parents of 2-6year old children: a parallel partially randomised preference trial protocol (the 'time for healthy habits' trial)', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 20 (2020)
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Gogovor A, Zomahoun HTV, Ben Charif A, McLean RKD, Moher D, Milat A, Wolfenden L, Prevost K, Aubin E, Rochon P, Ekanmian G, Sawadogo J, Rheault N, Legare F, 'Essential items for reporting of scaling studies of health interventions (SUCCEED): protocol for a systematic review and Delphi process', SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, 9 (2020)
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Mclaughlin M, Duff J, Sutherland R, Campbell E, Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, 'Protocol for a mixed methods process evaluation of a hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial of a scaled-up whole-school physical activity program for adolescents: Physical Activity 4 Everyone (PA4E1)', TRIALS, 21 (2020)
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Nathan N, Murawski B, Hope K, Young S, Sutherland R, Hodder R, Booth D, Toomey E, Yoong SL, Reilly K, Tzelepis F, Taylor N, Wolfenden L, 'The Efficacy of Workplace Interventions on Improving the Dietary, Physical Activity and Sleep Behaviours of School and Childcare Staff: A Systematic Review', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 17 (2020) [C1]
There is a need for effective interventions that improve the health and wellbeing of school and childcare staff. This review examined the efficacy of workplace interventions to im... [more]
There is a need for effective interventions that improve the health and wellbeing of school and childcare staff. This review examined the efficacy of workplace interventions to improve the dietary, physical activity and/or sleep behaviours of school and childcare staff. A secondary aim of the review was to assess changes in staff physical/mental health, productivity, and students' health behaviours. Nine databases were searched for controlled trials including randomised and non-randomised controlled trials and quasi-experimental trials published in English up to October 2019. PRISMA guidelines informed screening and study selection procedures. Data were not suitable for quantitative pooling. Of 12,396 records screened, seven articles (based on six studies) were included. Most studies used multi-component interventions including educational resources, work-based wellness committees and planned group practice (e.g., walking groups). Multiple outcomes were assessed, findings were mixed and on average, there was moderate risk of bias. Between-group differences in dietary and physical activity behaviours (i.e., fruit/vegetable intake, leisure-time physical activity) favoured intervention groups, but were statistically non-significant for most outcomes. Some of the studies also showed differences favouring controls (i.e., nutrient intake, fatty food consumption). Additional robust studies testing the efficacy of workplace interventions to improve the health of educational staff are needed.
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Brown A, Barnes C, Byaruhanga J, McLaughlin M, Hodder RK, Booth D, Nathan N, Sutherland R, Wolfenden L, 'Effectiveness of technology-enabled knowledge translation strategies in improving the use of research in public health: Systematic review', Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22 (2020) [C1]
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McConnell-Nzunga J, Weatherson KA, Masse L, Carson V, Faulkner G, Lau E, et al., 'Child care setting and its association with policies and practices that promote physical activity and physical literacy in the early years in British Columbia', Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 17 429-434 (2020) [C1]
Background: Physical activity (PA) is critical to early child development, and child care is a key setting for promotion. The authors investigated differences in daily PA and sede... [more]
Background: Physical activity (PA) is critical to early child development, and child care is a key setting for promotion. The authors investigated differences in daily PA and sedentary behavior practices as well as physical environments between family child care (FCC) and group child care (GCC) settings for children aged 3-5 years in Canada. Methods: Group child care (n = 581) and FCC (n = 357) managers completed surveys assessing the implementation of PA promoting practices and description of their environments. Crosstabulation and chi-square tests of association were used to examine differences between GCC and FCC. Results: The prevalence of facilities implementing 120 minutes of active play (odds ratio [OR] 2.23; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.58-3.15), <30 minutes on screens (OR 1.35; 95% CI, 1.02-1.80), and 60-minute outdoors daily (OR 1.99; 95% CI, 1.4-2.9) was more likely in FCC compared with GCC. However, implementation of fundamental movement skill activities (OR 1.40; 95% CI, 1.01-1.92), breaking up prolonged sitting (OR 1.86; 95% CI, 1.36-2.5), and outdoor space for large group running games (OR 1.74; 95% CI, 1.07-2.83) were more likely in GCC. Conclusions: Child care setting was associated with daily PA and sedentary practices and outdoor space for PA. Interventions to support PA in child care should be tailored to different settings and the facilitators explored.
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Beck AK, Baker AL, Carter G, Wratten C, Bauer J, Wolfenden L, McCarter K, Britton B, 'Assessing Adherence, Competence and Differentiation in a Stepped-Wedge Randomised Clinical Trial of a Complex Behaviour Change Intervention', NUTRIENTS, 12 (2020) [C1]
Background: A key challenge in behavioural medicine is developing interventions that can be delivered adequately (i.e., with fidelity) within real-world consultations. Accordingly... [more]
Background: A key challenge in behavioural medicine is developing interventions that can be delivered adequately (i.e., with fidelity) within real-world consultations. Accordingly, clinical trials should (but tend not to) report what is actually delivered (adherence), how well (competence) and the distinction between intervention and comparator conditions (differentiation). Purpose: To address this important clinical and research priority, we apply best practice guidelines to evaluate fidelity within a real-world, stepped-wedge evaluation of "EAT: Eating As Treatment", a new dietitian delivered health behaviour change intervention designed to reduce malnutrition in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients undergoing radiotherapy. Methods: Dietitians (n = 18) from five Australian hospitals delivered a period of routine care and following a randomly determined order each site received training and began delivering the EAT Intervention. A 20% random stratified sample of audio-recorded consultations (control n = 196; intervention n = 194) was coded by trained, independent, raters using a study specific checklist and the Behaviour Change Counselling Inventory. Intervention adherence and competence were examined relative to apriori benchmarks. Differentiation was examined by comparing control and intervention sessions (adherence, competence, non-specific factors, and dose), via multiple linear regression, logistic regression, or mixed-models. Results: Achievement of adherence benchmarks varied. The majority of sessions attained competence. Post-training consultations were clearly distinct from routine care regarding motivational and behavioural, but not generic, skills. Conclusions: Although what level of fidelity is "good enough" remains an important research question, findings support the real-world feasibility of integrating EAT into dietetic consultations with HNC patients and provide a foundation for interpreting treatment effects.
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Mclaughlin M, Atkin AJ, Starr L, Hall A, Wolfenden L, Sutherland R, Wiggers J, Ramirez A, Hallal P, Pratt M, Lynch BM, Wijndaele K, Sedentary Behaviour Council Global Monitoring Initiative Working Group , 'Worldwide surveillance of self-reported sitting time: a scoping review.', The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, 17 (2020) [C1]
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Yoong SL, Bolsewicz K, Grady A, Wyse R, Sutherland R, Hodder RK, Kingsland M, Nathan N, McCrabb S, Bauman A, Wiggers J, Moullin J, Albers B, Fernandez ME, Hall A, Sims-Gould J, Taylor N, Rissel C, Milat A, Bailey A, Batchelor S, Attia J, Wolfenden L, 'Adaptation of public health initiatives: expert views on current guidance and opportunities to advance their application and benefit', Health education research, 35, 243-257 (2020) [C1]
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Doherty E, Kingsland M, Wiggers J, Anderson AE, Elliott EJ, Symonds I, Tully B, Dray J, Wolfenden L, 'Barriers to the implementation of clinical guidelines for maternal alcohol consumption in antenatal services: A survey using the theoretical domains framework', HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 31, 133-139 (2020) [C1]
Issue addressed: The aim of this study was to assess potential barriers to the implementation of clinical guideline recommendations regarding maternal alcohol consumption by anten... [more]
Issue addressed: The aim of this study was to assess potential barriers to the implementation of clinical guideline recommendations regarding maternal alcohol consumption by antenatal clinicians and managers. Methods: Cross-sectional surveys of antenatal clinicians and managers employed in a New South Wales Local Health District were undertaken. Survey items were developed based on 11 domains of the Theoretical Domains Framework. Consistent with previous studies, a cut point of less than 4 was applied to mean values of survey items (range: 1-5) to identify domains representing barriers to the implementation. Results: Thirty-three antenatal clinicians and eight managers completed the surveys. For clinicians, the domains with the lowest mean values included "environmental context and resources" (ie, complexity of appointments and availability of supporting systems) (mean: 3.13, SD: 0.93); "social influences" (ie, expectations of others that alcohol will be addressed) (mean: 3.33, SD: 0.68); "beliefs about capabilities" (ie, confidence in providing guideline recommendations) (mean: 3.51, SD: 0.67); and "behavioural regulation" (ie, planning and responding to feedback) (mean: 3.53, SD: 0.64). For managers, "emotion regulation" (ie, stress in managing change) (mean: 2.13, SD: 0.64) and "environmental context and resources" (ie, complexities of managing change) (mean: 3.13, SD: 0.83) were the lowest scoring domains. Conclusions: The antenatal service environment and availability of resources appear to be primary barriers to both clinicians and managers implementing guidelines for maternal alcohol consumption. So what?: In the development of interventions to support the delivery of clinical guideline recommendations addressing alcohol consumption during pregnancy, a broad range of potential barriers at both the clinician and manager levels need to be considered and targeted by effective implementation strategies.
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Britton B, Baker AL, Wolfenden L, Wratten C, Bauer J, Beck AK, et al., 'Eating As Treatment (EAT): A Stepped-Wedge, Randomized Controlled Trial of a Health Behavior Change Intervention Provided by Dietitians to Improve Nutrition in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy (TROG 12.03) (vol 103, pg 353, 2019)', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 107 606-607 (2020)
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Saragiotto BT, Kamper SJ, Hodder R, Silva PV, Wolfenden L, Lee H, Oliveira VC, Robson E, Wiggers J, Williams CM, 'Interventions targeting smoking cessation for patients with chronic pain: An evidence synthesis', Nicotine and tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, 22, 135-140 (2020) [C1]
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Wyse R, Stacey F, Campbell L, Yoong S, Lecathelinais C, Wiggers J, Campbell K, Wolfenden L, '5-year follow-up of a telephone intervention to increase fruit and vegetable consumption in preschoolers: The ‘healthy habits’ cluster randomised trial', Nutrients, 12, 1-15 (2020) [C1]
Little is known about the long-term impact of telephone-based interventions to improve child diet. This trial aimed to assess the long-term effectiveness (after 5 years) of a tele... [more]
Little is known about the long-term impact of telephone-based interventions to improve child diet. This trial aimed to assess the long-term effectiveness (after 5 years) of a telephone-based parent intervention in increasing children's fruit and vegetable consumption. Parents of 3¿5 year olds were recruited from 30 Australian preschools to participate in a cluster randomised controlled trial. Intervention parents received four, weekly, 30-min support calls aimed at modifying the home food environment. Control parents received printed materials. Consumption was assessed using the Fruit and Vegetable subscale of the Children's Dietary Questionnaire (F&V-CDQ) (children) and daily servings of fruit and vegetables (children and parents) via parent telephone interview. Of the 394 parents who completed baseline, 57% (99 intervention, 127 control) completed follow-up. After 5-years, higher intervention F&V-CDQ scores, bordering on significance, were found in complete-case (+1.1, p = 0.06) and sensitivity analyses (+1.1, p = 0.06). There was no difference in parent or child consumption of daily fruit servings. Complete-case analysis indicated significantly higher consumption of child vegetable servings (+0.5 servings; p = 0.02), which was not significant in sensitivity analysis (+0.5 servings; p = 0.10). This telephone-based parent intervention targeting the family food environment may yield promising improvements in child fruit and vegetable consumption over a 5-year period.
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Sutherland R, Campbell E, McLaughlin M, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, Lubans DR, Morgan PJ, Gillham K, Oldmeadow C, Searles A, Reeves P, Williams M, Kajons N, Bailey A, Boyer J, Lecathelinais C, Davies L, McKenzie T, Hollis J, Wiggers J, 'Scale-up of the Physical Activity 4 Everyone (PA4E1) intervention in secondary schools: 12-month implementation outcomes from a cluster randomized controlled trial', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 17 (2020) [C1]
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Young SL, Grady A, Wiggers JH, Stacey FG, Rissel C, Flood V, Finch M, Wyse R, Sutherland R, Salajan D, O'Rourke R, Lecathelinais C, Barnes C, Pond N, Gillham K, Green S, Wolfenden L, 'Child-level evaluation of a web-based intervention to improve dietary guideline implementation in childcare centers: a cluster-randomized controlled trial', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION, 111, 854-863 (2020) [C1]
Although it is recommended that childcare centers provide foods consistent with dietary guidelines, the impact of implementing sector-specific guidelines on child outcomes is larg... [more]
Although it is recommended that childcare centers provide foods consistent with dietary guidelines, the impact of implementing sector-specific guidelines on child outcomes is largely unknown. Objectives: This study aims to examine the impact of a web-based program and support to implement dietary guidelines in childcare centers on children's 1) diet; 2) BMI z scores; and 3) child health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Methods: This study was a cluster-randomized controlled trial utilizing a Type-3 Hybrid implementation-effectiveness design conducted between October 2016 and March 2018. This study reports on child outcomes. Fifty-four childcare centers in New South Wales, Australia were randomly assigned to the intervention (a web-based menu-planning tool and support) or control group (usual care). The intervention was designed to address barriers and enablers to dietary guideline implementation according to the Theoretical Domains Framework. A quota of 35 consenting childcare centers undertook child-level evaluation of dietary intake where 522 parents consented to completing =1 component of data collection for their child. Child consumption of core and discretionary (unhealthy) foods while in care was assessed via dietary observations by blinded research assistants, childcare diet quality was assessed via educator-completed questionnaires, BMI z scores were assessed via measured weight and height, and child HRQoL was assessed via parent report at baseline and 12-mo follow-up. Results: There was a significant increase in mean child consumption of fruit (0.39 servings; 95% CI: 0.12, 0.65 servings) and dairy foods (0.38 servings; 95% CI: 0.19, 0.57 servings) and a significant reduction in consumption of discretionary foods (-0.40 servings; 95% CI: -0.64, -0.16 servings) in care in the intervention group, relative to control at 12-mo follow-up. No significant differences were observed in diet quality, BMI z scores, or HRQoL. Conclusions: A web-based intervention to support planning of childcare menus consistent with dietary guidelines can improve child consumption of healthier foods in daycare. This trial was registered at www.anzctr.org.au as ACTRN12616000974404.
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Rosewarne E, Hoek AC, Sacks G, Wolfenden L, Wu J, Reimers J, Corben K, Moore M, Ni Mhurchu C, Webster J, 'A comprehensive overview and qualitative analysis of government-led nutrition policies in Australian institutions', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 20 (2020) [C1]
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Grady A, Barnes C, Wolfenden L, Lecathelinais C, Yoong SL, 'Barriers and Enablers to Adoption of Digital Health Interventions to Support the Implementation of Dietary Guidelines in Early Childhood Education and Care: Cross-Sectional Study', JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH, 22 (2020) [C1]
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Pearson N, Naylor PJ, Ashe MC, Fernandez M, Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, 'Guidance for conducting feasibility and pilot studies for implementation trials', Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 6, 1-12 (2020) [C1]
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Lee K, Milat A, Grunseit A, Conte K, Wolfenden L, Bauman A, 'The intervention scalability assessment tool: A pilot study assessing five interventions for scalability', Public Health Research and Practice, 30 (2020) [C1]
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Robson EK, Hodder RK, Kamper SJ, O'Brien KM, Williams A, Lee H, Wolfenden L, Yoong S, Wiggers J, Barnett C, Williams CM, 'Effectiveness of Weight-Loss Interventions for Reducing Pain and Disability in People With Common Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis', JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY, 50, 319-+ (2020) [C1]
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of weight-loss interventions on pain and disability in people with knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) and spinal pain. Design: Intervention sy... [more]
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of weight-loss interventions on pain and disability in people with knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) and spinal pain. Design: Intervention systematic review. Literature Search: Twelve online databases and clinical trial registries. Study Selection Criteria: Randomized controlled trials of any weight-loss intervention (eg, diet, physical activity, surgical, pharmaceutical) that reported pain or disability outcomes in people with knee or hip OA or spinal pain. Data Synthesis: We calculated mean differences or standardized mean differences (SMDs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). We used the Cochrane risk of bias tool to assess risk of bias and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation tool to judge credibility of evidence. Results: Twenty-two trials with 3602 participants were included. There was very low- to very low-credibility evidence for a moderate effect of weight-loss interventions on pain intensity (10 trials, n = 1806; SMD, -0.54; 95% CI: -0.86, -0.22; I2 = 87%, P<.001) and a small effect on disability (11 trials, n = 1821; SMD, -0.32; 95% CI: -0.49, -0.14; I2 = 58%, P <.001) compared to minimal care for people with OA. For knee OA, there was low- to moderate-credibility evidence that weight-loss interventions were not more effective than exercise only for pain intensity and disability, respectively (4 trials, n = 673; SMD, -0.13; 95% CI: -0.40, 0.14; I2 = 55%; 5 trials, n = 737; SMD, -0.20; 95% CI: -0.41, 0.00; I2 = 32%). Conclusion: Weight-loss interventions may provide small to moderate improvements in pain and disability for OA compared to minimal care. There was limited and inconclusive evidence for weight-loss interventions targeting spinal pain.
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Jackson J, Wolfenden L, Grady A, Lum M, Leonard A, McCrabb S, Hall A, Pearson N, Barnes C, Yoong SL, 'Early childhood education and care-based healthy eating interventions for improving child diet: a systematic review protocol', SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, 9 (2020)
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Sutherland R, Nathan N, Brown A, Yoong S, Reynolds R, Walton A, Janssen L, Desmet C, Lecathelinais C, Gillham K, Herrmann V, Wolfenden L, 'A cross-sectional study to determine the energy density and nutritional quality of primary-school children's lunchboxes', PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION, 23, 1108-1116 (2020) [C1]
Objective: The present study describes the energy content of primary-school children's lunchboxes and the proportion of lunchbox foods considered discretionary. Subgroup anal... [more]
Objective: The present study describes the energy content of primary-school children's lunchboxes and the proportion of lunchbox foods considered discretionary. Subgroup analyses by sex, socio-economic status, age and weight status were undertaken.Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Mean kilojoule content, number of items and categorisation of foods and drinks in lunchboxes as 'everyday' (healthy) or discretionary (sometimes) foods were assessed via a valid and reliable lunchbox observational audit.Setting: Twelve Catholic primary schools (Kindergarten-Grade 6) located in the Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia.Participants: Kindergarten to Grade 6 primary-school students.Results: In total, 2143 children (57 %) had parental consent to have their lunchboxes observed. School lunchboxes contained a mean of 2748 kJ, of which 61·2 % of energy was from foods consistent with the Australian Dietary Guidelines and 38·8 % of energy was discretionary foods. The proportion of lunchboxes containing only healthy foods was 12 %. Children in Kindergarten-Grade 2 packed more servings of 'everyday' foods (3·32 v. 2·98, P < 0·01) compared with children in Grades 3-6. Children in Grades 3-6 had a higher percentage of energy from discretionary foods (39·1 v. 33·8 %, P < 0·01) compared with children in Kindergarten-Grade 2 and children from the most socio-economically disadvantaged areas had significantly higher total kilojoules in the school lunchbox compared with the least disadvantaged students (2842 v. 2544 kJ, P = 0·03).Conclusions: Foods packed within school lunchboxes may contribute to energy imbalance. The development of school policies and population-based strategies to support parents overcome barriers to packing healthy lunchboxes are warranted.
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Wolfenden L, Williams CM, Kingsland M, Yoong SL, Nathan N, Sutherland R, Wiggers J, 'Improving the impact of public health service delivery and research: a decision tree to aid evidence-based public health practice and research', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 44, 331-332 (2020)
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Hodder RK, O'Brien KM, Tzelepis F, Wyse RJ, Wolfenden L, 'Interventions for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in children aged five years and under', COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS (2020) [C1]
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Milat A, Lee K, Conte K, Grunseit A, Wolfenden L, van Nassau F, Orr N, Sreeram P, Bauman A, 'Intervention Scalability Assessment Tool: A decision support tool for health policy makers and implementers', HEALTH RESEARCH POLICY AND SYSTEMS, 18 (2020) [C1]
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Yoong SL, Hall A, Stacey F, Grady A, Sutherland R, Wyse R, Anderson A, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, 'Nudge strategies to improve healthcare providers' implementation of evidence-based guidelines, policies and practices: a systematic review of trials included within Cochrane systematic reviews', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE, 15 (2020) [C1]
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Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, 'Sustained effects of infant-onset 20-year dietary intervention', LANCET CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 4, 342-343 (2020)
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Wolfenden L, Barnes C, Jones J, Finch M, Wyse RJ, Kingsland M, Tzelepis F, Grady A, Hodder RK, Booth D, Yoong SL, 'Strategies to improve the implementation of healthy eating, physical activity and obesity prevention policies, practices or programmes within childcare services', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020 (2020) [C1]
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Ahmadi MN, Nathan N, Sutherland R, Wolfenden L, Trost SG, 'Non-wear or sleep? Evaluation of five non-wear detection algorithms for raw accelerometer data', JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES, 38, 399-404 (2020) [C1]
Detection of non-wear periods is an important step in accelerometer data processing. This study evaluated five non-wear detection algorithms for wrist accelerometer data and two r... [more]
Detection of non-wear periods is an important step in accelerometer data processing. This study evaluated five non-wear detection algorithms for wrist accelerometer data and two rules for non-wear detection when non-wear and sleep algorithms are implemented in parallel. Non-wear algorithms were based on the standard deviation (SD), the high-pass filtered acceleration, or tilt angle. Rules for differentiating sleep from non-wear consisted of an override rule in which any overlap between non-wear and sleep was deemed non-wear; and a 75% rule in which non-wear periods were deemed sleep if the duration was < 75% of the sleep period. Non-wear algorithms were evaluated in 47 children who wore an ActiGraph GT3X+ accelerometer during school hours for 5¿days. Rules for differentiating sleep from non-wear were evaluated in 15 adults who wore a GeneActiv Original accelerometer continuously for 24¿hours. Classification accuracy for the non-wear algorithms ranged between 0.86¿0.95, with the SD of the vector magnitude providing the best performance. The override rule misclassified 37.1¿minutes of sleep as non-wear, while the 75% rule resulted in no misclassification. Non-wear algorithms based on the SD of the acceleration signal can effectively detect non-wear periods, while application of the 75% rule can effectively differentiate sleep from non-wear when examined concurrently.
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Gonzalez S, Kingsland M, Hall A, Clinton-McHarg T, Lecathelinais C, Zukowski N, Milner S, Sherker S, Rogers B, Doran C, Brooke D, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, 'Alcohol and fast food sponsorship in sporting clubs with junior teams participating in the 'Good Sports' program: a cross-sectional study', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 44, 145-151 (2020) [C1]
Objective: To examine: alcohol and fast food sponsorship of junior community sporting clubs; the association between sponsorship and club characteristics; and parent and club repr... [more]
Objective: To examine: alcohol and fast food sponsorship of junior community sporting clubs; the association between sponsorship and club characteristics; and parent and club representative attitudes toward sponsorship. Methods: A cross-sectional telephone survey of representatives from junior community football clubs across New South Wales and Victoria, Australia, and parents/carers of junior club members. Participants were from junior teams with Level 3 accreditation in the 'Good Sports' program. Results: A total of 79 club representatives and 297 parents completed the survey. Half of participating clubs (49%) were sponsored by the alcohol industry and one-quarter (27%) were sponsored by the fast food industry. In multivariate analyses, the odds of alcohol sponsorship among rugby league clubs was 7.4 (95%CI: 1.8¿31.0, p=<0.006) that of AFL clubs, and clubs located in regional areas were more likely than those in major cities to receive fast food industry sponsorship (OR= 9.1; 95%CI: 1.0¿84.0, p=0.05). The majority (78¿81%) of club representatives and parents were supportive of restrictions to prohibit certain alcohol sponsorship practices, but a minority (42%) were supportive of restrictions to prohibit certain fast food sponsorship practices. Conclusions: Large proportions of community sports clubs with junior members are sponsored by the alcohol industry and the fast food industry. There is greater acceptability for prohibiting sponsorship from the alcohol industry than the fast food industry. Implications for public health: Health promotion efforts should focus on reducing alcohol industry and fast food industry sponsorship of junior sports clubs.
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Fehily C, Hodder R, Bartlem K, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, Dray J, Bailey J, Wilczynska M, Stockings E, Clinton-McHarg T, Regan T, Bowman J, 'The effectiveness of interventions to increase preventive care provision for chronic disease risk behaviours in mental health settings: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Preventive Medicine Reports, 19 (2020) [C1]
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Grady A, Seward K, Finch M, Wolfenden L, Wyse R, Wiggers J, Lecathelinais C, Yoong SL, 'A Three-Arm Randomised Controlled Trial of High- and Low-Intensity Implementation Strategies to Support Centre-Based Childcare Service Implementation of Nutrition Guidelines: 12-Month Follow-Up', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 17 (2020) [C1]
The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a suite of implementation strategies of varying intensities on centre-based childcare service implementation of nutrition guideline... [more]
The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a suite of implementation strategies of varying intensities on centre-based childcare service implementation of nutrition guideline recommendations at 12-month follow-up. A six-month three-arm parallel group randomised controlled trial was undertaken with 69 services, randomised to one of three arms: high-intensity strategies (executive support; group face-to-face training; provision of resources; multiple rounds of audit and feedback; ongoing face-to-face and phone support); low-intensity strategies (group face-to-face training; provision of resources; single round of audit and feedback); or usual care control. Across all study arms, only three high-intensity services were compliant with overall nutrition guidelines. A significant group interaction was found between the three arms for compliance with individual food groups. Relative to control, a significantly greater proportion of low-intensity services were compliant with dairy, and a significantly greater proportion of high-intensity services were compliant with fruit, vegetables, dairy, breads and cereals, and discretionary foods. No significant differences between the high-and low-intensity for individual food group compliance were found. High-intensity implementation strategies may be effective in supporting childcare service implementation of individual food group recommendations. Further research is warranted to identify strategies effective in increasing overall nutrition compliance.
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Morrow A, Tucker KM, Shaw TJ, Parkinson B, Abraham C, Wolfenden L, Taylor N, 'Understanding implementation success: protocol for an in-depth, mixed-methods process evaluation of a cluster randomised controlled trial testing methods to improve detection of Lynch syndrome in Australian hospitals', BMJ OPEN, 10 (2020)
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Stain HJ, Baker AL, Jackson C, Lenroot R, Paulik G, Attia J, Wolfenden L, Stoyanov SR, Devir H, Hides L, 'Study protocol: a randomised controlled trial of a telephone delivered social wellbeing and engaged living (SWEL) psychological intervention for disengaged youth', BMC PSYCHIATRY, 19 (2019)
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Swinburn BA, Kraak VI, Allender S, Atkins VJ, Baker PI, Bogard JR, Brinsden H, Calvillo A, De Schutter O, Devarajan R, Ezzati M, Friel S, Goenka S, Hammond RA, Hastings G, Hawkes C, Herrero M, Hovmand PS, Howden M, Jaacks LM, Kapetanaki AB, Kasman M, Kuhnlein HV, Kumanyika SK, Larijani B, Lobstein T, Long MW, Matsudo VKR, Mills SDH, Morgan G, Morshed A, Nece PM, Pan A, Patterson DW, Sacks G, Shekar M, Simmons GL, Smit W, Tootee A, Vandevijvere S, Waterlander WE, Wolfenden L, Dietz WH, 'The Global Syndemic of Obesity, Undernutrition, and Climate Change: The Lancet Commission report', LANCET, 393, 791-846 (2019) [C1]
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McFadyen T, Wolfenden L, Kingsland M, Tindall J, Sherker S, Heaton R, Gillham K, Clinton-Mcharg T, Lecathelinais C, Rowland B, Wiggers J, 'Sustaining the implementation of alcohol management practices by community sports clubs: A randomised control trial', BMC Public Health, 19 (2019) [C1]
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Wolfenden L, Ezzati M, Larijani B, Dietz W, 'The challenge for global health systems in preventing and managing obesity', OBESITY REVIEWS, 20, 185-193 (2019) [C1]
Few health crises have been as predictable as the unfolding obesity pandemic. Clinical and public health services remain the front line of efforts to reduce the burden of obesity.... [more]
Few health crises have been as predictable as the unfolding obesity pandemic. Clinical and public health services remain the front line of efforts to reduce the burden of obesity. While a range of clinical practice guidelines exist, the need for clinical interventions exceeds the capacity of health systems to provide care for those affected with obesity, and routine clinical practices fall far short of guidelines recommendations even in high-income countries. In this manuscript, we discuss current recommendations regarding obesity interventions and key challenges facing global health systems in managing the health needs of people with obesity. Improving the provision of obesity-related health care is a considerable challenge and will require changing existing perceptions of obesity as a matter of personal failure to its recognition as a disease, innovative approaches to health system reform, clinician capacity building and implementation support, a focus on prevention, and wise resource allocation. Leadership from governments, the medical profession, and patient and community groups to address the issues raised in this manuscript is urgently needed to address the growing health concern.
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Wyse R, Gabrielyan G, Wolfenden L, Yoong S, Swigert J, Delaney T, Lecathelinais C, Ooi JY, Pinfold J, Just D, 'Can changing the position of online menu items increase selection of fruit and vegetable snacks? A cluster randomized trial within an online canteen ordering system in Australian primary schools', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION, 109, 1422-1430 (2019) [C1]
Background: Manipulating the position of food items within the physical food environment has consistently been found to influence item selection. However, the extent to which this... [more]
Background: Manipulating the position of food items within the physical food environment has consistently been found to influence item selection. However, the extent to which this strategy is effective in an online food environment is unknown. Objective: This study investigated whether an intervention to position fruit and vegetable snack items as the first and last menu items in an online school canteen ordering system increased the selection of those items. It was hypothesized that at follow-up, a higher proportion of online lunch orders in intervention schools would contain the target items (fruit and vegetable snacks) in comparison to control schools. Design: Six primary schools in New South Wales, Australia, were recruited to a clustered randomized controlled trial conducted over an 8-wk period. Intervention schools received a redesigned menu where the target items were positioned first and last on the online menu. Control schools received no change to their online menu. Results: During the baseline period 1938 students (1203 intervention, 735 control) placed at least one online lunch order and were included in the study, with 16,109 orders placed throughout the study. There was no significant difference between groups over time in the proportion of orders that contained a "Fruit and Veggie Snack" item (OR = 1.136 [95% CI: 0.791, 1.632] P = 0.490). Conclusions: Evidence from this large trial with robust study design and objectively collected data suggests that positioning fruit and vegetable snack items first and last within an online canteen menu does not increase the selection of these items. Further research is warranted to confirm this finding with other target menu items (e.g., treats) and across other purchasing contexts and online food ordering platforms. This trial was registered at the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry, http://www.anzctr.org.au/ as ACTRN12616001520426.
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Grady A, Wolfenden L, Rissel C, Green S, Reilly K, Yoong SL, 'Effectiveness of a dissemination strategy on the uptake of an online menu planning program: A controlled trial', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 30 20-25 (2019) [C1]
Issue addressed: Online systems offer opportunities to provide effective, ongoing support to childcare services to implement dietary guidelines. The study aimed to assess the effe... [more]
Issue addressed: Online systems offer opportunities to provide effective, ongoing support to childcare services to implement dietary guidelines. The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a dissemination strategy on childcare service: (i) adoption; and (ii) use of an online menu planning program designed to increase compliance with dietary guidelines. Methods: A nonrandomised controlled trial was conducted with long day care services across Australia. All services received an email invitation to access an online evidence-based menu planning program. Services in the intervention also received training, telephone contact and provision of a portable computer tablet to encourage program adoption and use. Outcomes were assessed at the 6-month follow-up using analytics data recorded by the online program. Outcomes included the proportion of services having accessed the program (adoption) and the proportion of services with a current menu entered in the program (use as intended). Results: Twenty-seven interventions and 19 control services took part. At the 6-month follow-up, 100% vs 58% of services had adopted the online menu planning program (OR: 14.67, 95% CI: 2.43-infinity; P¿<¿0.01) and 41% vs 5% of services had a current menu entered in the program (OR: 9.99, 95% CI: 1.01-534.57; P¿<¿0.01) in the intervention and control arms respectively. Conclusions: This study highlights the need for strategies to support adoption and use of an online menu planning program in childcare services if the potential benefits of such a program are to be achieved. Future research should explore the effectiveness of differing strategies to increase adoption and use of online programs at scale. So what?: Strategies to support childcare service uptake and use of online programs are required in order for the potential public health benefits of such technologies to be realised.
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Zarychta K, Horodyska K, Gan Y, Chan CKY, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, Boberska M, Luszczynska A, 'Associations of Parental and Child Food and Exercise Aversion With Child Food Intake and Physical Activity', HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY, 38, 1116-1127 (2019) [C1]
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Hodder RK, O'Brien KM, Stacey FG, Tzelepis F, Wyse RJ, Bartlem KM, Sutherland R, James EL, Barnes C, Wolfenden L, 'Interventions for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in children aged five years and under', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2019 (2019) [C1]
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Morrow A, Hogden E, Kang Y-J, Steinberg J, Canfell K, Solomon MJ, Kench JG, Gill AJ, Shaw T, Pachter N, Parkinson B, Wolfenden L, Mitchell G, Macrae F, Tucker K, Taylor N, 'Comparing theory and non-theory based implementation approaches to improving referral practices in cancer genetics: a cluster randomised trial protocol', TRIALS, 20 (2019)
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Pond N, Finch M, Sutherland R, Wolfenden L, Nathan N, Kingsland M, Grady A, Gillham K, Herrmann V, Yoong SL, 'Cluster randomised controlled trial of an m-health intervention in centre-based childcare services to reduce the packing of discretionary foods in children's lunchboxes: study protocol for the ' SWAP IT Childcare' trial', BMJ OPEN, 9 (2019)
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Clinton-McHarg T, Gonzalez S, Milner S, Sherker S, Kingsland M, Lecathelinais C, Hall A, Doran C, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, 'Implementing health policies in Australian junior sports clubs: an RCT', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 19 (2019) [C1]
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Sutherland R, Campbell E, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, Lubans DR, Morgan PJ, Gillham K, Oldmeadow C, Searles A, Reeves P, Williams M, Evans N, Bailey A, Morrison R, McLaughlin M, Wiggers J, 'A cluster randomised trial of an intervention to increase the implementation of physical activity practices in secondary schools: study protocol for scaling up the Physical Activity 4 Everyone (PA4E1) program', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 19 (2019)
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Williamson A, Tait H, El Jardali F, Wolfenden L, Thackway S, Stewart J, O'Leary L, Dixon J, 'How are evidence generation partnerships between researchers and policy-makers enacted in practice? A qualitative interview study', Health Research Policy and Systems, 17, 1-11 (2019) [C1]
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Razak LA, Clinton-McHarg T, Jones J, Yoong SL, Grady A, Finch M, Seward K, d'Espaignet ET, Ronto R, Elton B, Wolfenden L, 'Barriers to and Facilitators of the Implementation of Environmental Recommendations to Encourage Physical Activity in Center-Based Childcare Services: A Systematic Review', JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH, 16, 1175-1186 (2019) [C1]
Background: Identifying factors influencing the implementation of evidence-based environmental recommendations to promote physical activity in childcare services is required to de... [more]
Background: Identifying factors influencing the implementation of evidence-based environmental recommendations to promote physical activity in childcare services is required to develop effective implementation strategies. This systematic review aimed to: (1) identify barriers and facilitators reported by center-based childcare services impacting the implementation of environmental recommendations to increase physical activity among children, (2) synthesize these factors according to the 14 domains of the "Theoretical Domains Framework," and (3) report any associations between service or provider characteristics and the reported implementation of such recommendations. Methods: Electronic searches were conducted in 6 scientific databases (eg, MEDLINE) and Google Scholar to identify studies reporting data from childcare staff or other stakeholders responsible for childcare operations. Included studies were based on childcare settings and published in English. From 2164 identified citations, 19 articles met the inclusion criteria (11 qualitative, 4 quantitative, and 4 mixed methods). Results: Across all articles, the majority of factors impacting implementation fell into the "environmental context and resources" domain (eg, time, equipment, and space; n = 19) and the "social influences" domain (eg, support from parents, colleagues, supervisors; n = 11). Conclusion: The current review provides guidance to improve the implementation of environmental recommendations in childcare services by addressing environmental, resource, and social barriers.
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Bartlem K, Wolfenden L, Colyvas K, Campbell L, Freund M, Doherty E, Slattery C, Tremain D, Bowman J, Wiggers J, 'The association between the receipt of primary care clinician provision of preventive care and short term health behaviour change.', Preventive Medicine, 123, 308-315 (2019) [C1]
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Williams A, van Dongen JM, Kamper SJ, O'Brien KM, Wolfenden L, Yoong SL, Hodder RK, Lee H, Robson EK, Haskins R, Rissel C, Wiggers J, Williams CM, 'Economic evaluation of a healthy lifestyle intervention for chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial', EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PAIN, 23, 621-634 (2019) [C1]
Background: Economic evaluations which estimate cost-effectiveness of potential treatments can guide decisions about real-world healthcare services. We performed an economic evalu... [more]
Background: Economic evaluations which estimate cost-effectiveness of potential treatments can guide decisions about real-world healthcare services. We performed an economic evaluation of a healthy lifestyle intervention targeting weight loss, physical activity and diet for patients with chronic low back pain, who are overweight or obese. Methods: Eligible patients with chronic low back pain (n¿=¿160) were randomized to an intervention or usual care control group. The intervention included brief advice, a clinical consultation and referral to a 6-month telephone-based healthy lifestyle coaching service. The primary outcome was quality-adjusted life years (QALYs). Secondary outcomes were pain intensity, disability, weight and body mass index. Costs included intervention costs, healthcare utilization costs and work absenteeism costs. An economic analysis was performed from the societal perspective. Results: Mean total costs were lower in the intervention group than the control group (-$614; 95%CI: -3133 to 255). The intervention group had significantly lower healthcare costs (-$292; 95%CI: -872 to -33), medication costs (-$30; 95%CI: -65 to -4) and absenteeism costs (-$1,000; 95%CI: -3573 to -210). For all outcomes, the intervention was on average less expensive and more effective than usual care, and the probability of the intervention being cost-effective compared to usual care was relatively high (i.e., 0.81) at a willingness-to-pay of $0/unit of effect. However, the probability of cost-effectiveness was not as favourable among sensitivity analyses. Conclusions: The healthy lifestyle intervention seems to be cost-effective from the societal perspective. However, variability in the sensitivity analyses indicates caution is needed when interpreting these findings. Significance: This is an economic evaluation of a randomized controlled trial of a healthy lifestyle intervention for chronic low back pain. The findings suggest that a healthy lifestyle intervention may be cost-effective relative to usual care.
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Nathan N, Janssen L, Sutherland R, Hodder RK, Evans CEL, Booth D, Yoong SL, Reilly K, Finch M, Wolfenden L, 'The effectiveness of lunchbox interventions on improving the foods and beverages packed and consumed by children at centre-based care or school: a systematic review and meta-analysis', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 16 (2019) [C1]
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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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Grady A, Dodds P, Jones J, Wolfenden L, Yoong S, 'Prevalence of night sleep duration, sleep quality and sleep hygiene practices among children attending childcare services in New South Wales, Australia', JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH, 55, 59-65 (2019) [C1]
Aim: To describe parent-reported child: (i) sleep duration; (ii) sleep quality; (iii) sleep hygiene practices; and (iv) the proportion of children meeting sleep duration recommend... [more]
Aim: To describe parent-reported child: (i) sleep duration; (ii) sleep quality; (iii) sleep hygiene practices; and (iv) the proportion of children meeting sleep duration recommendations. Methods: A convenience sample of parents of Australian pre-school-aged children (3¿5 years) were surveyed from the Hunter New England region of New South Wales. The cross-sectional survey was conducted via computer-assisted telephone interview. The survey assessed parent and child demographic characteristics and parent-reported child sleep duration, quality and sleep hygiene practices. Results: A total of 488 eligible parents or guardians took part in the study. Parents reported that children slept an average of 11.03 h per night. Approximately 96% of children met daily sleep duration recommendations from sleep guidelines for their age group. The majority of parents reported that their child had 'good' sleep quality (86.89%). Almost 40% reported that their child woke at least once a night. Sleep hygiene practices were relatively well established; however, a small proportion of parents indicated that they had no rules surrounding bedtime (13.52%) or television use before bed (14.52%). Conclusions: The current study describes the sleep duration, quality and sleep hygiene practices of a sample of pre-school-aged children in New South Wales, Australia. Future research using objective measures of sleep duration and hygiene, as well as assessing a broader spectrum of sleep hygiene practices, is needed.
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Lacy KE, Spence AC, McNaughton SA, Crawford DA, Wyse RJ, Wolfenden L, Campbell KJ, 'Home environment predictors of vegetable and fruit intakes among Australian children aged 18 months', APPETITE, 139, 95-104 (2019) [C1]
Suboptimal vegetable and fruit consumption by young children is common. Identifying predictors of vegetable and fruit intakes is important for informing strategies to promote suff... [more]
Suboptimal vegetable and fruit consumption by young children is common. Identifying predictors of vegetable and fruit intakes is important for informing strategies to promote sufficient intakes of these foods from early life. The aim of the present study was to examine predictors of toddlers' vegetable and fruit intakes at age 18 months. This study involved secondary analysis of data from 361 child-mother dyads participating in the Melbourne Infant Feeding, Activity and Nutrition Trial in 2008¿2010 at child ages four, nine and 18 months. Children's vegetable and fruit intakes were assessed at age 18 months using multiple 24-h dietary recalls. Data on potential predictor measures were collected via parent-completed questionnaires when children were four or nine months of age. Bivariate and multivariable linear regression models were used to test associations between children's average daily vegetable or fruit intake and potential predictors controlling for treatment arm and clustering by parent group. Multivariable models also controlled for covariates and potential confounders. Home availability of vegetables at age nine months was found to predict children's vegetable intake at age 18 months and remained significant (ß = 20.19, 95% CI:7.23, 33.15, p = 0.003)in the multivariable model. Children's average daily fruit intake at age 18 months was predicted by maternal education at child age four months and the availability of fruits in their home at child age nine months. Maternal education remained significant (ß = 30.83, 95% CI:12.17, 49.48, p = 0.002)in the multivariable model. Strategies to promote adequate vegetable and fruit intakes among young children should address known barriers to the availability of vegetables and fruits in the home from early in life. Additionally, messages encouraging fruit consumption may need to be tailored to mothers with lower levels of education.
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Wolfenden L, Chai LK, Jones J, McFadyen T, Hodder R, Kingsland M, Milat AJ, Nathan N, Wiggers J, Yoong SL, 'What happens once a program has been implemented? A call for research investigating strategies to enhance public health program sustainability', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 43, 3-4 (2019)
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Innes-Hughes C, Rissel C, Thomas M, Wolfenden L, 'Reflections on the NSW healthy children Initiative: A comprehensive state-delivered childhood obesity prevention initiative', Public Health Research and Practice, 29, 1-6 (2019) [C1]
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McCarthy N, Nathan N, Hodder R, Lecathelinais C, Sutherland R, Campbell E, Wolfenden L, 'Australian primary school student's attitudes to changing from traditional school uniforms to sports uniforms and association with student characteristics', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 43, 94-95 (2019)
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Saragiotto B, Kamper S, Hodder R, Wolfenden L, Lee H, Oliveira V, et al., 'EFFECTIVENESS OF SMOKING CESSATION AND WEIGHT LOSS INTERVENTIONS FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN (vol 25, pg 1, 2018)', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, 26 103-103 (2019)
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Robson E, Kamper S, Saragiotto B, Williams C, O'Brien K, Williams A, Hodder R, Lee H, Wolfenden L, Yoong SL, Haskins R, Rissel C, Wiggers J, Campbell E, 'ECONOMIC EVALUATION OFA HEALTH BEHAVIOUR INTERVENTION FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS (vol 25, pg 1, 2018)', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, 26, 102-103 (2019)
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Britton B, Baker AL, Wolfenden L, Wratten C, Bauer J, Beck AK, McCarter K, Harrowfield J, Isenring E, Tang C, Oldmeadow C, Carter G, 'In Reply to Lee and Douthit, and Champ and Klement', International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics, 103, 1283-1284 (2019)
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Metse AP, Stockings E, Bailey J, Regan T, Bartlem K, Wolfenden L, Taylor G, Wiggers J, Bowman J, 'Rates of retention of persons with a mental health disorder in outpatient smoking cessation and reduction trials, and associated factors: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis', BMJ OPEN, 9 (2019)
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Sutherland R, Brown A, Nathan N, Janssen L, Reynolds R, Walton A, Hudson N, Chooi A, Yoong S, Wiggers J, Bailey A, Evans N, Gillham K, Oldmeadow C, Searles A, Reeves P, Rissel C, Davies M, Reilly K, Cohen B, McCallum T, Wolfenden L, 'Protocol for an effectiveness- implementation hybrid trial to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an m-health intervention to decrease the consumption of discretionary foods packed in school lunchboxes: the 'SWAP IT' trial', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 19 (2019)
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Doherty E, Kingsland M, Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, Dray J, Hollis J, Elliott EJ, Daly JB, Bailey KA, Attia J, Hunter M, Symonds I, Tully B, Tremain D, Hodder RK, 'Implementation strategies to improve preconception and antenatal care for tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption and weight management: a systematic review protocol', SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, 8 (2019)
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Reynolds R, Sutherland R, Nathan N, Janssen L, Lecathelinais C, Reilly K, Walton A, Wolfenden L, 'Feasibility and principal acceptability of school-based mobile communication applications to disseminate healthy lunchbox messages to parents', HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 30, 108-113 (2019) [C1]
Issue addressed: This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of using an existing school-based mobile communication application to deliver messages to parents on ... [more]
Issue addressed: This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of using an existing school-based mobile communication application to deliver messages to parents on how to pack a healthy lunchbox. Methods: A telephone survey was conducted with 196 primary school principals within the Hunter New England region of New South Wales, Australia, in 2016. Results: Almost two thirds of primary schools (59%) currently use a school-based mobile communication application to communicate with parents. Most principals (91%) agreed school lunchboxes need improving, of which 80% agree it is a school's role to provide information and guidelines to parents. However, only 50% of principals reported currently providing such information. The provision of lunchbox messages to parents by a third party appeared an acceptable model of delivery by principals. Larger schools and schools in urban and lower socio-economic localities were more likely to have used a school-based mobile communication application. Conclusion: The majority of principals recognise student lunchboxes need improving. The use of school-based mobile communication applications appears to be feasible and acceptable by principals as a method of communicating lunchbox messages to parents. So what?: Use of school-based mobile communication applications may be an effective method for delivering health information at a population level. Future research should assess the potential efficacy of disseminating health interventions via this modality.
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McKay H, Naylor P-J, Lau E, Gray SM, Wolfenden L, Milat A, Bauman A, Race D, Nettlefold L, Sims-Gould J, 'Implementation and scale-up of physical activity and behavioural nutrition interventions: an evaluation roadmap', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 16 (2019) [C1]
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Delaney T, Sutherland R, Wyse R, Wolfenden L, Lecathelinais C, Janssen L, Reilly K, Wiggers J, Lin Yoong S, 'A cross-sectional study of the nutritional quality of student canteen purchases from New South Wales primary-school canteens', PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION, 22, 3092-3100 (2019) [C1]
Objective: To assess the nutritional quality of student canteen purchases at recess and lunch, including: (i) the mean energy (kilojoules), saturated fat (grams), total sugar (gra... [more]
Objective: To assess the nutritional quality of student canteen purchases at recess and lunch, including: (i) the mean energy (kilojoules), saturated fat (grams), total sugar (grams) and Na (milligrams) and percentage of energy from saturated fat and total sugar; and (ii) the proportion and types of foods purchased that are healthier (green) and less healthy (amber/red) according to a state school canteen policy.Design: A cross-sectional study of student canteen food and beverage recess and lunch purchases.Setting: Twenty-six randomly selected government primary schools that were non-compliant with a state school canteen policy from a region of New South Wales, Australia, were approached to participate.Participants: Students (aged 5-12 years) of participating schools.Results: Eighteen schools (69 %) consented to participate. On average students' recess purchases contained 571·2 kJ energy, 1·6 g saturated fat, 11·6 g total sugar and 132·4 mg Na with 10·0 % of energy from saturated fat and 37·8 % of energy from total sugar. Students' lunch purchases contained 685·4 kJ energy, 1·8 g saturated fat, 12·7 g total sugar and 151·4 mg Na with 9·5 % of energy from saturated fat and 31·8 % of energy from total sugar. Less healthy items represented 72 and 76 % of all items purchased at recess and lunch, respectively, with 'savoury snacks' and 'sugar-sweetened ice blocks and slushies' being the most common recess and lunch purchases, respectively.Conclusions: There is considerable scope to improve the nutritional quality of student purchases from primary-school canteens, with a high percentage of energy from total sugar. Future research is required to identify effective strategies to enhance compliance with canteen policies and support the purchase of healthier foods from school canteens.
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Nathan N, Wiggers J, Bauman AE, Rissel C, Searles A, Reeves P, Oldmeadow C, Naylor P-J, Cradock AL, Sutherland R, Gillham K, Duggan B, Chad S, McCarthy N, Pettett M, Jackson R, Reilly K, Herrmann V, Hope K, Shoesmith A, Wolfenden L, 'A cluster randomised controlled trial of an intervention to increase the implementation of school physical activity policies and guidelines: study protocol for the physically active children in education (PACE) study', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 19 (2019)
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Doherty E, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, Anderson AE, Crooks K, Tsang TW, Elliott EJ, Dunlop AJ, Attia J, Dray J, Tully B, Bennett N, Murray H, Azzopardi C, Kingsland M, 'Antenatal care for alcohol consumption during pregnancy: Pregnant women's reported receipt of care and associated characteristics', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 19, 1-17 (2019) [C1]
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Williams A, Lee H, Kamper SJ, O'Brien KM, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, Yoong SL, Hodder RK, Robson EK, Haskins R, McAuley JH, Williams CM, 'Causal mechanisms of a healthy lifestyle intervention for patients with musculoskeletal pain who are overweight or obese', CLINICAL REHABILITATION, 33, 1088-1097 (2019) [C1]
Purpose: To assess the causal mechanisms of a healthy lifestyle intervention for patients with chronic low back pain and knee osteoarthritis, who are overweight or obese. Methods:... [more]
Purpose: To assess the causal mechanisms of a healthy lifestyle intervention for patients with chronic low back pain and knee osteoarthritis, who are overweight or obese. Methods: We conducted causal mediation analyses of aggregated data from two randomized controlled trials (RCTs); which included 160 patients with chronic low back pain, and 120 patients with knee osteoarthritis. The intervention consisted of brief advice and referral to a six-month telephone-based healthy lifestyle coaching service. We used causal mediation to estimate the indirect, direct and path-specific effects of hypothesized mediators including: self-reported weight, diet, physical activity, and pain beliefs. Outcomes were pain intensity, disability, and quality of life (QoL). Results: The intervention did not reduce weight, improve diet or physical activity or change pain beliefs, and these mediators were not associated with the outcomes. Sensitivity analyses showed that our estimates were robust to the possible effects of unknown and unmeasured confounding. Conclusions: Our findings show that the intervention did not cause a meaningful change in the hypothesized mediators, and these mediators were not associated with patient-reported outcomes.
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Finch M, Seward K, Wedesweiler T, Stacey F, Grady A, Jones J, Wolfenden L, Yoong SL, 'Challenges of Increasing Childcare Center Compliance With Nutrition Guidelines: A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Intervention Providing Training, Written Menu Feedback, and Printed Resources', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION, 33, 399-411 (2019) [C1]
Purpose: To assess the effectiveness of an intervention including training, provision of written menu feedback, and printed resources on increasing childcare compliance with nutri... [more]
Purpose: To assess the effectiveness of an intervention including training, provision of written menu feedback, and printed resources on increasing childcare compliance with nutrition guidelines. Design: Parallel group randomized controlled trial. Setting: Hunter New England region, New South Wales, Australia. Participants: Forty-four childcare centers that prepare and provide food on-site to children while in care. Intervention: The intervention was designed using the Theoretical Domains Framework, targeted managers, and cooks and included implementation strategies that addressed identified barriers. Measures: Outcomes included the proportion of menus providing food servings (per child) compliant with overall nutrition guideline recommendations and each individual food group assessed via menu assessments. Cook knowledge of recommendations, intervention acceptability, adverse events, and barriers were also assessed via questionnaires with cooks and managers. Analysis: Logistic regression models, adjusted for baseline values of the outcome. Results: At baseline and follow-up, zero centers in the intervention and control groups were compliant with the overall menu guidelines or for the vegetable and meat food groups. Follow-up between-group differences in compliance for discretionary (33.3 vs 5, P =.18), dairy (41.7 vs 15, P =.16), breads and cereals (8.3 vs 10 P = 1.00), and fruit (16.7 vs 10, P =.48) were all nonsignificant. Relative to the control group, intervention centers showed a significantly greater increase in percentage of cooks with correct knowledge for vegetable servings (93.3 vs 36.4, P =.008). Conclusion: Although the application of the theoretical framework produced a broader understanding of the determinants of menu compliance, due to the complexity of guidelines, limited follow-up support, lower training uptake, and low intervention dose, the intervention was not effective in supporting the practice change required.
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Finch M, Stacey F, Jones J, Yoong SL, Grady A, Wolfenden L, 'A randomised controlled trial of performance review and facilitated feedback to increase implementation of healthy eating and physical activity-promoting policies and practices in centre-based childcare', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE, 14 (2019) [C1]
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Yoong SL, Grady A, Stacey F, Polimeni M, Clayton O, Jones J, Nathan N, Wyse R, Wolfenden L, 'A pilot randomized controlled trial examining the impact of a sleep intervention targeting home routines on young children's (3-6 years) physical activity', PEDIATRIC OBESITY, 14 (2019) [C1]
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Sutherland R, Nathan N, Brown A, Yoong S, Finch M, Lecathelinais C, Reynolds R, Walton A, Janssen L, Desmet C, Gillham K, Herrmann V, Hall A, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, 'A randomized controlled trial to assess the potential efficacy, feasibility and acceptability of an m-health intervention targeting parents of school aged children to improve the nutritional quality of foods packed in the lunchbox 'SWAP IT'', International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 16, 1-13 (2019) [C1]
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Reilly K, Nathan N, Grady A, Wu JHY, Wiggers J, Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, 'Barriers to implementation of a healthy canteen policy: A survey using the theoretical domains framework', HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 30, 9-14 (2019) [C1]
Issue addressed: Improving implementation of school healthy canteen policies requires a comprehensive understanding of implementation barriers. Therefore, the aim of this study wa... [more]
Issue addressed: Improving implementation of school healthy canteen policies requires a comprehensive understanding of implementation barriers. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess a range of barriers, as reported by canteen managers, using a quantitative survey instrument developed based on a theoretical framework. Methods: A cross sectional survey of primary school canteen managers from the Hunter New England region of New South Wales was conducted of eligible schools in the study region identified as having an operational canteen. Survey items assessed canteen manager employment status, canteen characteristics and potential barriers to healthy canteen policy implementation, aligned to the 14 domains of the theoretical domains framework via a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The mean domain scores of canteen managers were calculated, less than four indicating the canteen manager considered the domain was a barrier. Canteen managers were also asked to provide the current canteen menu for audit by a dietitian. Results: Of the 184 participants, 20% (n¿=¿36) were assessed as having menus compliant with the state policy. The five most common domains identified as potential barriers to policy implementation were behavioural regulation (n¿=¿117, 65%), skills (n¿=¿105, 57%), beliefs about capabilities (n¿=¿100, 55%), reinforcement (n¿=¿95, 52%) and goals (n¿=¿95, 52%). Canteen managers who reported optimism as a barrier had significantly lower odds of having a menu compliant with the state policy (OR¿=¿0.39; 95% CI 0.16-0.95, P¿=¿0.038). Conclusions: This study provides further evidence of perceived and actual barriers that canteen managers face when attempting to implement a healthy canteen policy, and highlights the need to address differences in canteen characteristics when planning implementation support. So what?: For public health benefits of nutrition policies within schools to be realised, the barriers to implementation need to be identified and used to help guide implementation support strategies.
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Gonzalez S, Clinton-McHarg T, Kingsland M, Hall A, Lecathelinais C, Milner S, Sherker S, Rogers B, Doran C, Brooke D, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, 'Promotion of healthy eating in clubs with junior teams in Australia: A cross-sectional study of club representatives and parents', HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 30, 15-19 (2019) [C1]
Issues addressed: To: (i) describe the prevalence of policies and practices promoting healthy eating implemented by sports clubs with junior teams; (ii) examine differences in suc... [more]
Issues addressed: To: (i) describe the prevalence of policies and practices promoting healthy eating implemented by sports clubs with junior teams; (ii) examine differences in such practices across geographic and operational characteristics of clubs; and (iii) describe the attitudes of club representatives and parents regarding the acceptability of sports clubs implementing policies and practices to promote healthy eating. Methods: Cross-sectional telephone surveys of junior community football club management representatives and parents/carers of junior players were conducted in the states of New South Wales and Victoria, Australia in 2016. Results: Seventy-nine of the 89 club representatives approached to participate completed the telephone survey. All clubs (100%; 95% CI 96.2-100.0) reported recommending fruit or water be provided to players after games or at half-time, 24% (95% CI 14.4-33.7) reported promoting healthy food options through prominent positioning at point of sale and only 8% (95% CI 1.6-13.6) of clubs had a written healthy eating policy. There were no significant differences between the mean number of healthy eating policies and practices implemented by club socio-economic or geographic characteristics. Club representatives and parents/carers were supportive of clubs promoting healthy eating for junior players. Conclusions: While there is strong support within sporting clubs with junior teams for policies and practices to promote healthy eating, their implementation is highly variable. So what?: A considerable opportunity remains for health promotion policy and practice improvement in clubs with junior teams, particularly regarding policies related to nutrition.
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Wolfenden L, Nathan N, Reilly K, Delaney T, Janssen LM, Reynolds R, Sutherland R, Hollis J, Lecathelinais C, Williams CM, Wyse R, Wiggers J, Yoong S, 'Two-year follow-up of a randomised controlled trial to assess the sustainability of a school intervention to improve the implementation of a school-based nutrition policy', HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 30, 26-33 (2019) [C1]
Issue addressed: School-based nutrition policies can have a positive effect on the school food environment. The primary aim of this study was to assess the primary school adherenc... [more]
Issue addressed: School-based nutrition policies can have a positive effect on the school food environment. The primary aim of this study was to assess the primary school adherence to a mandatory state-wide healthy canteen policy 12¿months after an effective multi-strategic implementation intervention concluded. Methods: Primary schools were randomised to (a) a 12-14¿months multi-strategic intervention or (b) no-intervention (control). The intervention aimed to improve implementation of a state-wide canteen policy by encouraging schools to remove unhealthy food and beverages (classified as ''red'' or ''banned'') from canteen menus and replace with healthy items (classified as ''green''). No implementation support was provided to either group by the research team between the 12 and 24¿months data collection period. Results: Seventy schools participated, of which 56 schools were assessed at 24-month follow-up. Intervention schools were less likely to have a menu which contained ''red/banned'' items at 24-month follow-up (RR¿=¿2.28; 95% CI: 1.18-4.40; P¿=¿0.01). Intervention schools, however, were not more likely than controls to have a menu which contained >50% ''green'' items at 24-month follow-up (RR¿=¿1.29; 95% CI: 0.98-1.70; P¿=¿0.10). Intervention schools were more likely to adhere to both policy components (no red/banned items and >50% green items on the menu) than control schools (RR¿=¿2.61; 95% CI: 1.29-5.29; P¿=¿0.006). Among intervention schools that were fully adherent to the policy following implementation support (12-month post baseline), all were also adherent at the 24-month follow-up. Conclusion: The intervention was effective in achieving long-term school adherence to a state-wide canteen policy at 24-month follow-up. So what?: The findings suggest that sustained improvements in implementation of school nutrition policies is possible following a period (12¿months) of comprehensive implementation support.
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Wolfenden L, Jones J, Parmenter B, Razak LA, Wiggers J, Morgan PJ, Finch M, Sutherland R, Lecathelinais C, Clinton-McHarg T, Gillham K, Yoong SL, 'Efficacy of a free-play intervention to increase physical activity during childcare: a randomized controlled trial', HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH, 34, 84-97 (2019) [C1]
The primary aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of a childcare-based intervention in increasing child physical activity by allowing children unrestricted access to outdoo... [more]
The primary aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of a childcare-based intervention in increasing child physical activity by allowing children unrestricted access to outdoor areas for free-play when structured activity is not taking place. A randomized controlled trial was conducted in six childcare services. Intervention services provided children unrestricted access outdoors for active free-play, while control services provided their usual scheduled periods of outdoor play. Consent was obtained from 231 children. Child moderate to vigorous activity (MVPA), the primary trial outcome, was assessed via accelerometer at baseline and 3 months post baseline. Intervention effects were examined using Generalised Linear Mixed Models. Controlling for child age, gender and baseline outcome measure, at follow-up there were no significant differences between groups in minutes of MVPA in-care (mean difference: 4.85; 95% CI: -3.96, 13.66; P = 0.28), proportion of wear time in-care spent in MVPA (mean difference: 1.52%; 95% CI: -0.50, 3.53; P = 0.14) or total physical activity in-care (mean difference in counts per minute: 23.18; 95% CI: -4.26, 50.61; P = 0.10), nor on measures of child cognition (P = 0.45-0.91). It was concluded that interventions addressing multiple aspects of the childcare and home environment might provide the greatest potential to improve child physical activity.
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Stockings E, Black N, Bartlem KM, Metse AP, Regan T, Bailey JM, Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, Bowman JA, 'Outpatient interventions for smoking cessation and reduction for adults with a mental disorder', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2019 (2019)
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: The primary objective of this review is to determine the effectiveness of smoking reduction... [more]
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: The primary objective of this review is to determine the effectiveness of smoking reduction and cessation interventions (alone, or in combination with other interventions), delivered primarily in an outpatient or community-based setting among individuals with mental disorders, on rates of abstinence at the longest follow-up (minimum six months), mental health symptoms and adverse events. Secondary objectives are to examine the impact of such interventions on rates of abstinence at the end of the intervention, change in daily cigarette consumption, and quality-of-life or other function scores. We will explore (via subgroup analyses) potential differential effects on the basis of intervention type, control group type, recruitment setting (inpatient versus outpatient), mental disorder type, and motivation to quit at study intake. We may come across studies testing interventions which aim to increase the uptake of smoking interventions in people with a mental disorder. This may comprise interventions that either are incorporated into the system of delivering care, aimed at health professionals (e.g. Within a community mental health facility), as well as interventions aimed directly at people with a mental disorder to increase uptake. In this case we aim to examine whether these interventions increase the uptake of the smoking cessation treatment among people with a mental disorder, as well as whether they ultimately result in increased quit rates.
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Reilly K, Yoong SL, Sutherland R, Wiggers JH, Delaney T, Reynolds RC, Wrigley J, Wolfenden L, 'Secondary school implementation of a healthy eating policy', HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 32, 21-25 (2019) [C1]
Issue addressed: Healthy canteen policies regulating the sales of food and beverages are available across all the states and territories in Australia. The aim of this study was to... [more]
Issue addressed: Healthy canteen policies regulating the sales of food and beverages are available across all the states and territories in Australia. The aim of this study was to assess the compliance with a newly updated healthy school canteen policy in New South Wales (NSW) among a sample of secondary schools. Methods: A cross-sectional study of secondary school canteen menus was undertaken in selected regions across NSW (September 2017-November 2017). Government and Catholic secondary schools with a canteen menu publicly available on school websites were eligible for inclusion. Menus were classified according to the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy using a Quick Menu Audit tool, previously validated in primary schools. Results: Of 62 Catholic and 128 Government secondary schools located in the study region, 53 secondary schools (25 Catholic and 28 Government) were eligible to participate. The average percentage of "everyday" (healthy) items on secondary school menus was 54% (strategy criteria is >75%). Twenty-eight per cent of menus had no "sugary drinks" (should not be sold). None of the 53 menus assessed met all strategy criteria regarding the availability of foods and beverages. There was no statistically significant difference in meeting; (a) 75% minimum "everyday" items and (b) no "sugary drinks," by socio-economic region, remoteness, school enrolments or school type. Conclusions: If public health benefits of healthy eating policies are to be realised, secondary schools need to be supported to implement such policies. So what?: Future research assessing the impact of intervention strategies to support policy implementation in secondary schools is recommended.
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Gilligan C, Wolfenden L, Foxcroft DR, Williams AJ, Kingsland M, Hodder RK, Stockings E, McFadyen T-R, Tindall J, Sherker S, Rae J, Wiggers J, 'Family-based prevention programmes for alcohol use in young people', COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS (2019) [C1]
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Yoong SL, Grady A, Seward K, Finch M, Wiggers J, Lecathelinais C, Wedesweiler T, Wolfenden L, 'The Impact of a Childcare Food Service Intervention on Child Dietary Intake in Care: An Exploratory Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION, 33, 991-1001 (2019) [C1]
Purpose: To assess the efficacy of a food service implementation intervention designed to increase provision of foods consistent with nutrition guidelines on child consumption of ... [more]
Purpose: To assess the efficacy of a food service implementation intervention designed to increase provision of foods consistent with nutrition guidelines on child consumption of fruit, vegetables, breads/cereals, meat/alternatives, dairy, and diet quality in care. Design: Exploratory cluster randomized controlled trial. Setting: Twenty-five childcare centers in New South Wales, Australia. Sample: Three hundred ninety-five children aged 2 to 5 years. Intervention: Centers were randomized to the intervention or control group. Intervention development was guided by the Theoretical Domains Framework and included securing executive support, provision of group training, resources, audit and feedback, and one-on-one support. The intervention was delivered across six months and the study was conducted between March and December 2016. Measures: Child diet was assessed by educators using a validated questionnaire modified for completion in childcare center. Analysis: Data were analyzed in SAS using generalized linear mixed models adjusted for clustering. Results: Children in the intervention group consumed significantly higher number of serves of vegetables (0.4 serves; P <.001), wholegrain cereals (0.7 serves; P =.02), and meat/alternatives (0.5 serves; P <.001), and had higher diet quality scores (10.3; P <.001). Conclusions: A food service intervention targeting the provision of food significantly improved child dietary intake in care. Such findings are relevant to health promotion practitioners responsible for supporting improvements in child diet.
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Wyse R, Delaney T, Gibbins P, Ball K, Campbell K, Yoong SL, Seward K, Zoetemeyer R, Rissel C, Wiggers J, Attia J, Oldmeadow C, Sutherland R, Nathan N, Reilly K, Reeves P, Wolfenden L, 'Cluster randomised controlled trial of an online intervention to improve healthy food purchases from primary school canteens: a study protocol of the 'click & crunch' trial', BMJ OPEN, 9 (2019)
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Dario AB, Kamper SJ, O'Keeffe M, Zadro J, Lee H, Wolfenden L, Williams CM, 'Family history of pain and risk of musculoskeletal pain in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis', PAIN, 160, 2430-2439 (2019) [C1]
Emerging evidence suggests that musculoskeletal (MSK) pain should be viewed froma biopsychosocial perspective and consider the influence of family factors.We conducted a reviewwit... [more]
Emerging evidence suggests that musculoskeletal (MSK) pain should be viewed froma biopsychosocial perspective and consider the influence of family factors.We conducted a reviewwithmeta-Analysis to provide summary estimates of effect of family history of pain on childhood MSK pain and explore whether specific family pain factors influence the strength of the association (PROSPERO CRD42018090130). Included studies reported associations between family history of pain and nonspecific MSK pain in children (age ,19 years). The outcome of interest was MSK pain in children.We assessed themethodological quality using a modified version of the Quality in Prognosis Studies instrument and quality of evidence for themain analyses using theGRADE criteria. After screening of 7281 titles, 6 longitudinal and 23 cross-sectional studies were included. Moderate quality evidence from 5 longitudinal studies (n 5 42,131) showed that children with a family history of MSK pain had 58%increased odds of experiencing MSK pain themselves (odds ratio [OR] 1.58, 95% confidence interval 1.20-2.09). Moderate quality evidence from 18 cross-sectional studies (n 5 17,274) supported this finding (OR 2.02, 95% 1.69-2.42). Subgroup analyses showed that the relationship was robust regardless ofwhether a child's mother, father, or sibling experienced pain. Odds were higher when both parents reported pain compared with one ([mother OR51.61; father OR51.59]; both parentsOR52.0).Our findings showmoderate quality evidence that childrenwith a family history of pain are at higher risk of experiencing MSK pain. Understanding the mechanism by which this occurs would inform prevention and treatment efforts.
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Ooi JY, Wiggers JH, Kingsland M, Lecathelinais C, Tindal J, McFadyen T, Rowland BC, Sherker S, Murphy A, Heaton R, Wolfenden L, 'Exposure to fast-food and sweetened-drink marketing at community sports clubs in Australia', PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH & PRACTICE, 29 (2019) [C1]
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Wolfenden L, Reilly K, Kingsland M, Grady A, Williams CM, Nathan N, Sutherland R, Wiggers J, Jones J, Hodder R, Finch M, McFadyen T, Bauman A, Rissel C, Milat A, Swindle T, Yoong SL, 'Identifying opportunities to develop the science of implementation for community-based non-communicable disease prevention: A review of implementation trials', PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 118, 279-285 (2019) [C1]
Implementation of interventions in community organisations such as schools, childcare centres, and sporting clubs are recommended to target a range of modifiable risks of non-comm... [more]
Implementation of interventions in community organisations such as schools, childcare centres, and sporting clubs are recommended to target a range of modifiable risks of non-communicable diseases. Poor implementation, however, is common and has contributed to the failure of non-communicable disease interventions globally. This study aimed to characterise experimental research regarding strategies to improve implementation of chronic disease prevention programs in community settings. The review used data collected in three comprehensive systematic reviews undertaken between August 2015 and July 2017. Randomised controlled trials, including cluster design, and non-randomised trials with a parallel control group were included. The data were extracted to describe trial characteristics, implementation strategies employed, implementation outcomes and study quality. Of the 40 implementation trials included in the study, unhealthy diet was the most common risk factor targeted (n = 20). The most commonly reported implementation strategies were educational meetings (n = 38, 95%), educational materials (n = 36, 90%) and educational outreach visits (n = 29, 73%). Few trials were conducted 'at-scale' (n = 8, 20%) or reported adverse effects (n = 5, 13%). The reporting of implementation related outcomes; intervention adoption (n = 13, 33%); appropriateness (n = 11, 28%); acceptability (n = 8, 20%); feasibility (n = 8, 20%); cost (n = 3, 8%); and sustainability (n = 2, 5%); was limited. For the majority of trials, risk of bias was high for blinding of study personnel/participants and outcome assessors. Testing of strategies to improve implementation of non-communicable disease prevention strategies in community settings, delivered 'at-scale', utilising implementation frameworks, including a comprehensive range of implementation outcomes should be priority areas for future research in implementation science.
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McCrabb S, Baker AL, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, Lott N, Palazzi K, Naylor J, Harris IA, Doran CM, George J, Wolfenden L, Skelton E, Bonevski B, 'Comorbid tobacco and other substance use and symptoms of anxiety and depression among hospitalised orthopaedic trauma patients', BMC PSYCHIATRY, 19 (2019) [C1]
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Yoong SL, Nathan N, Reilly K, Sutherland R, Straus S, Barnes C, Grady A, Wolfenden L, 'Adapting implementation strategies: a case study of how to support implementation of healthy canteen policies', PUBLIC HEALTH, 177, 19-25 (2019) [C1]
Objectives: Although evidence-based interventions (EBIs) and effective strategies to implement them exist, they cannot be used by policy makers and practitioners if they do not al... [more]
Objectives: Although evidence-based interventions (EBIs) and effective strategies to implement them exist, they cannot be used by policy makers and practitioners if they do not align with end users' needs. As such, adaptations to EBIs and implementation approaches are likely to occur to increase 'fit' with end users' capacity. This article describes an approach undertaken by a population health service delivery unit in one Australian state to develop an adapted implementation strategy to support the implementation of the mandatory healthy canteen policy (EBI) to all schools located in the service delivery region. Study design: This is a case study of adapting an intervention to improve implementation of the healthy canteen policy. Methods and results: This is a six-step pragmatic, empirically driven approach. The steps include (i) adapt, where appropriate, the EBI to facilitate implementation; (ii) identify end users' capacity for implementation; (iii) identify opportunities to adapt the implementation interventions while preserving meaningful intervention impact; (iv) undertake program adaptation; (v) develop training and resources to support delivery of implementation strategies and; (vi) evaluate the adapted intervention. This article describes the application of these steps by the authors to develop an adapted support strategy consistent with end users' needs. Conclusions: This study provides some guidance on how to adapt implementation support approaches particularly when EBIs cannot be adapted. Future empirical research providing guidance on making practical adaptation decisions are needed.
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Rowland B, Kingsland M, Wolfenden L, Murphy A, Gillham KE, Fuller-Tyszkiewicz M, Wiggers J, 'The impact of an alcohol consumption intervention in community sports clubs on safety and participation: an RCT', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 43, 114-119 (2019) [C1]
Objective: Sports clubs have been identified as settings where high levels of risky alcohol consumption occurs. Settings characterised by such behaviour are likely to negatively i... [more]
Objective: Sports clubs have been identified as settings where high levels of risky alcohol consumption occurs. Settings characterised by such behaviour are likely to negatively impact on levels of safety, participation and amenity. Design: The study was part of a randomised control trial, designed to help community sports clubs responsibly manage the sale and consumption of alcohol; the primary outcome was reduction in alcohol consumption. This study examined the secondary effects of safety and participation. Methods: A multilevel analysis examining the pathways between the alcohol intervention, risky alcohol consumption, and safety and participation was undertaken. Results: It was identified that average overall risky consumption at the club level mediated the association between the intervention and increased participation; the intervention reduced overall hazardous consumption, which in turn increased participation at the club. Conclusion: Interventions that target responsible alcohol management can also increase club participation. Implications for public health: Given the number of individuals involved with sports clubs, responsibly managing alcohol will also ensure that sports clubs are health promoting settings that promote community participation and engagement.
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Britton B, Baker AL, Wolfenden L, Wratten C, Bauer J, Beck AK, McCarter K, Harrowfield J, Isenring E, Tang C, Oldmeadow C, Carter G, 'Eating As Treatment (EAT): A Stepped-Wedge, Randomized Controlled Trial of a Health Behavior Change Intervention Provided by Dietitians to Improve Nutrition in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy (TROG 12.03)', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 103, 353-362 (2019) [C1]
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Williams A, Kamper S, Wiggers J, O'Brien K, Lee H, Wolfenden L, et al., 'DO MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS INCREASE THE RISK OF CHRONIC DISEASE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEWAND META- ANALYSIS OF COHORT STUDIES (vol 25, pg 1, 2018)', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, 26 114-114 (2019)
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Horodyska K, Boberska M, Kruk M, Szczuka Z, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, Scholz U, Radtke T, Luszczynska A, 'Perceptions of Physical Activity Promotion, Transportation Support, Physical Activity, and Body Mass: an Insight into Parent-Child Dyadic Processes', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, 26, 255-265 (2019) [C1]
Background: Socio-ecological models indicate that family, school, and¿community environment explains children's physical activity and body weight. This study investigated whe... [more]
Background: Socio-ecological models indicate that family, school, and¿community environment explains children's physical activity and body weight. This study investigated whether parental perceptions of school/community-based physical activity (PA) promotion programs as well as parental and child perceptions of parental instrumental support for child PA (transportation provision) would predict child body weight. Child moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) was hypothesized to mediate these associations. Method: Data of 879 parent-child dyads were collected at two measurement points: the baseline (T1) and the 7¿8-month follow-up (T2). Parents were 23¿68¿years old (83.3% women), while children were 5¿11¿years old (52.4% girls). Parents and children reported their perceptions of environment, support (T1), and MVPA (T1, T2). Parental and child body weight and height were measured objectively (T1, T2). Results: Path analyses indicated indirect effects of parental perceptions of school/community-based PA policies (T1) and parental perceptions of transportation provision (T1) on child body weight (T2), with child MVPA (T2) operating as the mediator. There were no direct or indirect effects of child perceptions of parental transportation provision (T1) on child MVPA or body weight (T2). Similar patterns of associations were found for the total sample and the subsample of children with overweight/obesity. Conclusion: Parental perceptions of school/community-based PA policies and transportation provision may explain changes in child MVPA and body weight. Interventions aimed at prevention of child overweight/obesity may benefit from a focus on parental transportation provision to PA facilities and parental awareness of PA promotion at local environment.
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Virgara R, Maher C, Lewis LK, Phillips A, Wolfenden L, Okely A, Beets MW, Richardson M, Baldock K, 'Interventions in outside-school hours childcare settings for promoting physical activity amongst schoolchildren aged 4 to 12 years', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2019 (2019)
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: The primary objective is to assess the effects of physical activity interventions for incre... [more]
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: The primary objective is to assess the effects of physical activity interventions for increasing physical activity in children aged 4 to 12 years in outside-school hours childcare settings (i.e. the hours of the day when formal school lessons have either not begun or have finished and/or during school holiday periods). Our secondary objectives are to assess the effects of interventions on markers of children's cardiovascular health, quality of life, process evaluation and to identify any unintended adverse outcomes (e.g. injuries, distress).
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Wolfenden L, Bolsewicz K, Grady A, McCrabb S, Kingsland M, Wiggers J, Bauman A, Wyse R, Nathan N, Sutherland R, Hodder RK, Fernandez M, Lewis C, Taylor N, McKay H, Grimshaw J, Hall A, Moullin J, Albers B, Batchelor S, Attia J, Milat A, Bailey A, Rissel C, Reeves P, Sims-Gould J, Mildon R, Doran C, Yoong SL, 'Optimisation: Defining and exploring a concept to enhance the impact of public health initiatives', Health Research Policy and Systems, 17 (2019) [C1]
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Hodder RK, Stacey FG, O'Brien KM, Wyse RJ, Clinton-McHarg T, Tzelepis F, James EL, Bartlem KM, Nathan NK, Sutherland R, Robson E, Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, 'Interventions for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in children aged five years and under', COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS (2018)
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Lee H, Hall A, Nathan N, Reilly KL, Seward K, Williams CM, Yoong S, Finch M, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, 'Mechanisms of implementing public health interventions: A pooled causal mediation analysis of randomised trials', Implementation Science, 13, 1-11 (2018) [C1]
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2018 |
Tremain D, Freund M, Wye P, Bowman J, Wolfenden L, Dunlop A, Bartlem K, Lecathelinais C, Wiggers J, 'Providing routine chronic disease preventive care in community substance use services: A pilot study of a multistrategic clinical practice change intervention', BMJ Open, 8 (2018) [C1]
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McCarter KL, Baker A, Britton B, Halpin S, Beck A, Carter G, Wratten C, Bauer J, Wolfenden L, Burchell K, Forbes E, 'Head and neck cancer patient experience of a new dietitian-delivered health behaviour intervention: "You know you have to eat to survive”', SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER, 26, 2167-2175 (2018) [C1]
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McCarter KL, Baker A, Britton B, Beck A, Carter G, Bauer J, Wratten C, Halpin S, Holliday E, Oldmeadow C, Wolfenden L, 'Effectiveness of clinical practice change strategies in improving dietitian care for head and neck cancer patients according to evidence based clinical guidelines: A stepped wedge randomised controlled trial.', Translational Behavioral Medicine, 8, 166-174 (2018) [C1]
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O'Brien KM, Hodder RK, Wiggers J, Williams A, Campbell E, Wolfenden L, Yoong SL, Tzelepis F, Kamper SJ, Williams CM, 'Effectiveness of telephone-based interventions for managing osteoarthritis and spinal pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis', PEERJ, 6 (2018) [C1]
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Johnson NA, Kypri K, Latter J, Dunlop A, Brown A, Saitz R, Saunders JB, Attia J, Wolfenden L, Doran C, McCambridge J, 'Effect of electronic brief intervention on uptake of specialty treatment in hospital outpatients with likely alcohol dependence: Pilot randomized trial and qualitative interviews', DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE, 183, 253-260 (2018) [C1]
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Abdul Razak L, Yoong SL, Wiggers J, Morgan P, Jones J, Finch M, Sutherland R, Lecathelinais C, Gillham K, Clinton-Mcharg T, Wolfenden L, 'Impact of scheduling multiple free-play periods in childcare on child moderate-to-vigorous physical activity: a cluster randomised trial', International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 15, 1-13 (2018) [C1]
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McFadyen T, Tindall J, Wiggers J, Kingsland M, Sherker S, Gillham K, et al., 'Alcohol management practices in community sporting clubs: Validation of an online self-report tool', Drug and Alcohol Review, 37 580-587 (2018) [C1]
Introduction and Aims: Those involved in organised sport have a high risk of excessive alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harm, the implementation of alcohol management pract... [more]
Introduction and Aims: Those involved in organised sport have a high risk of excessive alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harm, the implementation of alcohol management practices have been proven to reduce these risks. Measuring alcohol management practice implementation by sporting clubs is impeded by a lack of valid tools. The aim of this study was to determine the validity of online self-report of alcohol-management practices by community football clubs via comparison with observational methods. Design and Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken with a sample of community football clubs within Australia. The implementation of 12 alcohol management practices was collected via: (i) an online survey; and (ii) observational audit at a clubs home ground. The prevalence of implementation of alcohol management practices for both data collection methods was calculated as was percent agreement and Kappa/Prevalence Adjusted and Bias Adjusted Kappa (PABAK) statistics. Results: Data were collected from 58 football clubs. For both assessment methods, implementation prevalence was greater than 80% for 6 of the 12 alcohol management practices. A total of 75% (n = 9) of practices had at least 70% agreement between the online and observation methods of assessment. Kappa/PABAK scores ranged from -0.08 (poor agreement) to 0.97 (almost perfect agreement). Discussion and Conclusion: The online survey provided valid measure of assessing some but not all alcohol management practices in community sporting clubs. The validity of the measure may be improved by enhancements to the manner in which the self-report data are collected.
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Yoong SL, Stockings E, Chai LK, Tzelepis F, Wiggers J, Oldmeadow C, Paul C, Peruga A, Kingsland M, Attia J, Wolfenden L, 'Prevalence of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use among youth globally: a systematic review and meta-analysis of country level data', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 42, 303-308 (2018) [C1]
Objective: To describe the prevalence and change in prevalence of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use in youth by country and combustible smoking status. Methods: Data... [more]
Objective: To describe the prevalence and change in prevalence of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use in youth by country and combustible smoking status. Methods: Databases and the grey literature were systematically searched to December 2015. Studies describing the prevalence of ENDS use in the general population aged =20 years in a defined geographical region were included. Where multiple estimates were available within countries, prevalence estimates of ENDS use were pooled for each country separately. Results: Data from 27 publications (36 surveys) from 13 countries were included. The prevalence of ENDS ever use in 2013¿2015 among youth were highest in Poland (62.1%; 95%CI: 59.9-64.2%), and lowest in Italy (5.9%; 95%CI: 3.3-9.2%). Among non-smoking youth, the prevalence of ENDS ever use in 2013¿2015 varied, ranging from 4.2% (95%CI: 3.8-4.6%) in the US to 14.0% in New Zealand (95%CI: 12.7-15.4%). The prevalence of ENDS ever use among current tobacco smoking youth was the highest in Canada (71.9%, 95%CI: 70.9-72.8%) and lowest in Italy (29.9%, 95%CI: 18.5-42.5%). Between 2008 and 2015, ENDS ever use among youth increased in Poland, Korea, New Zealand and the US; decreased in Italy and Canada; and remained stable in the UK. Conclusions: There is considerable heterogeneity in ENDS use among youth globally across countries and also between current smokers and non-smokers. Implications for public health: Population-level survey data on ENDS use is needed to inform public health policy and messaging globally.
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Wolfenden L, Stockings E, Yoong SL, 'Regulating e-cigarettes in Australia: implications for tobacco use by young people', MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 208, 8-+ (2018)
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O'Brien KM, Wiggers J, Williams A, Campbell E, Hodder RK, Wolfenden L, Yoong SL, Robson EK, Haskins R, Kamper SJ, Rissel C, Williams CM, 'Telephone-based weight loss support for patients with knee osteoarthritis: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial', OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE, 26, 485-494 (2018) [C1]
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of telephone-based weight loss support in reducing the intensity of knee pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis, who are overweight or... [more]
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of telephone-based weight loss support in reducing the intensity of knee pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis, who are overweight or obese, compared to usual care. Design: We conducted a parallel randomised controlled trial (RCT), embedded within a cohort multiple RCT of patients on a waiting list for outpatient orthopaedic consultation at a tertiary referral hospital in NSW, Australia. Patients with knee osteoarthritis, classified as overweight or obese [body mass index (BMI) between =27 kg/m2 and <40 kg/m2] were randomly allocated to receive referral to an existing non-disease specific government funded 6-month telephone-based weight management and healthy lifestyle service or usual care. The primary outcome was knee pain intensity measured using an 11-point numerical rating scale (NRS) over 6-month follow-up. A number of secondary outcomes, including self-reported weight were measured. Data analysis was by intention-to-treat according to a pre-published analysis plan. Results: Between May 19 and June 30 2015, 120 patients were randomly assigned to the intervention (59 analysed, one post-randomisation exclusion) or usual care (60 analysed). We found no statistically significant between group differences in pain intensity [area under the curve (AUC), mean difference 5.4, 95%CI: -13.7 to 24.5, P = 0.58] or weight change at 6 months (self-reported; mean difference -0.4, 95%CI: -2.6 to 1.8, P = 0.74). Conclusions: Among patients with knee osteoarthritis who are overweight, telephone-based weight loss support, provided using an existing 6-month weight management and healthy lifestyle service did not reduce knee pain intensity or weight, compared with usual care. Trial registration number: ACTRN12615000490572
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Nathan N, Elton B, Babic M, McCarthy N, Sutherland R, Presseau J, Seward K, Hodder R, Booth DF, Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, 'Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of physical activity policies in schools: A systematic review', Preventive Medicine, 107, 45-53 (2018) [C1]
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Hodder RK, O'Brien KM, Stacey FG, Wyse RJ, Clinton-Mcharg T, Tzelepis F, James EL, Bartlem KM, Nathan NK, Sutherland R, Robson E, Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, 'Interventions for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in children aged five years and under', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2018 (2018) [C1]
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Williams A, Wiggers J, O'Brien KM, Wolfenden L, Yoong SL, Hodder RK, Lee H, Robson EK, McAuley JH, Haskins R, Kamper SJ, Rissel C, Williams CM, 'Effectiveness of a healthy lifestyle intervention for chronic low back pain: a randomised controlled trial', PAIN, 159, 1137-1146 (2018) [C1]
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Reilly KL, Reeves P, Deeming S, Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, Nathan N, Wiggers J, 'Economic analysis of three interventions of different intensity in improving school implementation of a government healthy canteen policy in Australia: Costs, incremental and relative cost effectiveness', BMC Public Health, 18, 1-9 (2018) [C1]
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Fehily C, Bartlem K, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, Regan T, Dray J, Bailey J, Bowman J, 'Systematic review of interventions to increase the provision of care for chronic disease risk behaviours in mental health settings: review protocol', SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, 7 (2018)
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Wolfenden L, Goldman S, Stacey FG, Grady A, Kingsland M, Williams CM, Wiggers J, Milat A, Rissel C, Bauman A, Farrell MM, Legare F, Ben Charif A, Zomahoun HTV, Hodder RK, Jones J, Booth D, Parmenter B, Regan T, Yoong SL, 'Strategies to improve the implementation of workplace-based policies or practices targeting tobacco, alcohol, diet, physical activity and obesity', COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS (2018) [C1]
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Grady A, Seward K, Finch M, Fielding A, Stacey F, Jones J, Wolfenden L, Yoong SL, 'Barriers and Enablers to Implementation of Dietary Guidelines in Early Childhood Education Centers in Australia: Application of the Theoretical Domains Framework', JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR, 50, 229-+ (2018) [C1]
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Williams A, Kamper SJ, Wiggers JH, O'Brien KM, Lee H, Wolfenden L, Yoong SL, Robson E, McAuley JH, Hartvigsen J, Williams CM, 'Musculoskeletal conditions may increase the risk of chronic disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies', BMC Medicine, 16 (2018) [C1]
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Yoong SL, Stockings E, Wolfenden L, 'Regulating e-cigarettes in Australia: Implications for tobacco use by young people', Medical Journal of Australia, 208 415-415.e1 (2018)
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Milner S, Sherker S, Clinton-McHarg T, Dray J, Zukowski N, Gonzalez S, Kingsland M, Ooi JY, Murphy A, Brooke D, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, 'Cluster randomised controlled trial of a multicomponent intervention to support the implementation of policies and practices that promote healthier environments at junior sports clubs: study protocol', BMJ OPEN, 8 (2018)
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McFadyen T, Wolfenden L, Kingsland M, Tindall J, Rowland B, Sherker S, Gillham K, Heaton R, Clinton-McHarg T, Lecathelinais C, Brooke D, Wiggers J, 'Randomised controlled trial of a web-based programme in sustaining best practice alcohol management practices at community sports clubs: a study protocol', BMJ OPEN, 8 (2018)
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Lee SXJ, Burrows T, Yoong S, Wyse R, 'Association of parental investment of time and cost in food provisioning with adherence to dietary guidelines for the consumption of fruits, vegetables and non-core foods in pre-schoolers', PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION, 21, 2434-2442 (2018) [C1]
Objective To assess whether parent-reported time and cost for provision of food is associated with consumption of fruits, vegetables and non-core foods in pre-schoolers.Design Cro... [more]
Objective To assess whether parent-reported time and cost for provision of food is associated with consumption of fruits, vegetables and non-core foods in pre-schoolers.Design Cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from the Healthy Habits randomised controlled trial. Two subscales of the Children's Dietary Questionnaire (CDQ) were used to assess fruit and vegetable, and non-core food consumption.Setting Thirty pre-schools in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia.Subjects Parents (n 396) with a child aged 3-5 years attending a participating pre-school were recruited. Parents needed to reside with that child for at least four days per week and have primary responsibility for providing meals and snacks to their child.Results Sixty-three per cent of children had a parent-reported subscale score indicating adherence to dietary guidelines for fruit and vegetable intake, while 64% of children had a subscale score indicating they were exceeding dietary guidelines for non-core foods. Regression models revealed significant positive associations between higher CDQ scores for non-core foods (indicating higher consumption levels) and minutes that parents spent preparing food (P=0·032 and 0·025) and amount spent on purchasing food (P=0·043 and 0·020). The magnitude of the effects was small (estimate=0·003 and 0·001).Conclusions Time and cost spent by parents on provision of food was not significantly associated with child fruit and vegetable consumption. Further explorations into time spent on food preparation and cost of food procurement are warranted to help address the increased consumption of non-core foods by pre-school children.
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Ooi JY, Sutherland R, Nathan N, Yoong SL, Janssen L, Wrigley J, Wolfenden L, 'A cluster randomised controlled trial of a sugar-sweetened beverage intervention in secondary schools: Pilot study protocol', Nutrition and Health, 24, 217-229 (2018)
Background: Due to the rising prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents, reducing childhood overweight and obesity rates is a public-health priority. A sign... [more]
Background: Due to the rising prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents, reducing childhood overweight and obesity rates is a public-health priority. A significant source of excess sugar and energy in children's diets comes from sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB), with adolescents having the highest intake of all age groups. However, existing interventions targeting SSB intake in adolescents have multiple limitations. Schools have proven to be an appropriate setting for improving student health. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of a school-based SSB intervention in reducing daily SSB consumption and daily percentage energy from SSBs of secondary-school students. Methods: A pilot study (switchURsip) was designed based on the Health Promoting Schools framework components. A convenience sample of schools in New South Wales, Australia will be used to recruit six schools (three intervention; three control). The study incorporates strategies that focus on factors associated with SSB intake in adolescents. These strategies include: lesson plans on SSB; communication with students and parents; school challenge to build peer support; and school nutrition environment modifications. Support strategies to facilitate implementation are executive leadership and school committees, auditing and feedback, providing resources, staff professional learning and communication and marketing. Conclusion: The high intake of SSB in adolescents has been consistently linked to having overweight and obesity, hence, interventions in this area should be prioritised. This pilot study intends to address identified evidence gaps by piloting the first intervention in Australia of its kind to reduce SSB intake in adolescents.
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McFadyen T, Chai LK, Wyse R, Kingsland M, Yoong SL, Clinton-McHarg T, Bauman A, Wiggers J, Rissel C, Williams CM, Wolfenden L, 'Strategies to improve the implementation of policies, practices or programmes in sporting organisations targeting poor diet, physical inactivity, obesity, risky alcohol use or tobacco use: a systematic review', BMJ open, 8 (2018) [C1]
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Seward K, Wolfenden L, Finch M, Wiggers J, Wyse R, Jones J, Yoong SL, 'Improving the implementation of nutrition guidelines in childcare centres improves child dietary intake: findings of a randomised trial of an implementation intervention', PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION, 21, 607-617 (2018) [C1]
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Stockings E, Bartlem K, Hall A, Hodder R, Gilligan C, Wiggers J, Sherker S, Wolfenden L, 'Whole-of-community interventions to reduce population-level harms arising from alcohol and other drug use: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Addiction, 113, 1984-2018 (2018) [C1]
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Clinton-McHarg T, Janssen L, Delaney T, Reilly K, Regan T, Nathan N, Wiggers J, Yoong SL, Wyse R, Grady A, Lecathelinais C, Wolfenden L, 'Availability of food and beverage items on school canteen menus and association with items purchased by children of primary-school age', PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION, 21, 2907-2914 (2018) [C1]
Objective To (i) describe the proportion of foods and beverages available on school canteen menus classified as having high ('green'), moderate ('amber') or lo... [more]
Objective To (i) describe the proportion of foods and beverages available on school canteen menus classified as having high ('green'), moderate ('amber') or low ('red') nutritional value; (ii) describe the proportion of these items purchased by students; and (iii) examine the association between food and beverage availability on school canteen menus and food and beverage purchasing by students.Design A cross-sectional study was conducted as part of a larger randomised controlled trial (RCT).Setting A nested sample of fifty randomly selected government schools from the Hunter New England region of New South Wales, Australia, who had participated in an RCT of an intervention to improve the availability of healthy foods sold from school canteens, was approached to participate.Subjects School principals, canteen managers and students.Results The average proportion of green, amber and red items available on menus was 47·9, 47·4 and 4·7 %, respectively. The average proportion of green, amber and red items purchased by students was 30·1, 61·8 and 8·1 %, respectively. There was a significant positive relationship between the availability and purchasing of green (R 2=0·66), amber (R 2=0·57) and red menu items (R 2=0·61). In each case, a 1 % increase in the availability of items in these categories was associated with a 1·21, 1·35 and 1·67 % increase in purchasing of items of high, moderate and low nutritional value, respectively.Conclusions The findings provide support for school-based policies to improve the relative availability of healthy foods for sale in these settings.
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McCarter K, Baker A, Britton B, Wolfenden L, Wratten C, bauer J, Halpin S, Carter G, Beck A, Leigh L, Oldmeadow C, 'Smoking, drinking, and depression: comorbidity in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy', Cancer Medicine, 7, 2382-2390 (2018) [C1]
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Hodder RK, Freund M, Bowman J, Wolfenden L, Campbell E, Dray J, Lecathelinais C, Oldmeadow C, Attia J, Wiggers J, 'Differential intervention effectiveness of a universal school-based resilience intervention in reducing adolescent substance use within student subgroups: Exploratory assessment within a cluster-randomised controlled trial', BMJ Open, 8 (2018) [C1]
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Johnson NA, Kypri K, Saunders JB, Saitz R, Attia J, Latter J, McElduff P, Dunlop A, Doran C, Wolfenden L, McCambridge J, 'Effect of electronic screening and brief intervention on hazardous or harmful drinking among adults in the hospital outpatient setting: A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial', DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE, 191, 78-85 (2018) [C1]
Background: Most trials of electronic alcohol screening and brief intervention (e-SBI) have been conducted in young people. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of e-S... [more]
Background: Most trials of electronic alcohol screening and brief intervention (e-SBI) have been conducted in young people. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of e-SBI in adults with hazardous or harmful drinking. Methods: This individually randomized, parallel, two-group, double-blind controlled trial was conducted in the outpatient department of a large public hospital in Australia. Consenting adults who scored 5¿9 on the AUDIT-C (837/3225; 26%) were randomized in a 1:1 ratio by computer to screening alone (442/837; 53%) or to 10 min of assessment and personalized feedback on their alcohol consumption (comparisons with medical guidelines and age and sex-specific norms), peak blood alcohol concentration, expenditure on alcohol, and risk of alcohol dependence (395/837; 47%). The two primary outcomes, assessed six months after randomization, were the number of standard drinks (10 g ethanol) consumed by participants in the last seven days and their AUDIT score. Results: 693/837 (83%) and 635/837 (76%) participants were followed-up at 6 and 12 months, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in the median number of standard drinks consumed in the last seven days (intervention: 12; control: 10.5; rate ratio, 1.12 [95% confidence interval, 0.96¿1.31]; P =.17) or in their median AUDIT score (intervention: 7; control: 7; mean difference, 0.28 [-0.42 to 0.98]; P =.44). Conclusion: These results do not support the implementation of an e-SBI program comprising personalized feedback and normative feedback for adults with hazardous or harmful drinking in the hospital outpatient setting.
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Kingsland M, Doherty E, Anderson AE, Crooks K, Tully B, Tremain D, Tsang TW, Attia J, Wolfenden L, Dunlop AJ, Bennett N, Hunter M, Ward S, Reeves P, Symonds I, Rissel C, Azzopardi C, Searles A, Gillham K, Elliott EJ, Wiggers J, 'A practice change intervention to improve antenatal care addressing alcohol consumption by women during pregnancy: research protocol for a randomised stepped-wedge cluster trial', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE, 13 (2018)
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Grady A, Yoong S, Sutherland R, Lee H, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, 'Improving the public health impact of eHealth and mHealth interventions', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 42, 118-119 (2018)
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Brown A, Sutherland R, Nathan N, Lecathelinais C, Reynolds R, Janssen L, Desmet C, Wiggers J, Yoong S, Finch M, Gillham K, Herrmann V, Wolfenden L, 'Assessing the Effectiveness, Feasibility and Acceptability of an m-Health Intervention to Improve the Nutritional Quality of Primary School Aged Children's Lunchboxes', Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 14, 17-17 (2018)
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Wolfenden L, Albers B, Shlonsky A, 'Strategies for scaling up the implementation of interventions in social welfare: protocol for a systematic review', CAMPBELL SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, 14 (2018)
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Reilly KL, Nathan N, Wiggers J, Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, 'Scale up of a multi-strategic intervention to increase implementation of a school healthy canteen policy: findings of an intervention trial', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 18 (2018) [C1]
Background: Implementation interventions delivered in schools to improve food provision have been found to improve student diet and reduce child obesity risk. If the health benefi... [more]
Background: Implementation interventions delivered in schools to improve food provision have been found to improve student diet and reduce child obesity risk. If the health benefits of food availability policies are to be realised, interventions that are effective need to be implemented at scale, across an entire population of schools. This study aims to assess the potential effectiveness of an intervention in increasing the implementation, at scale, of a healthy canteen policy by Australian primary schools. Methods: A non-controlled before and after study was conducted in primary schools located in the Hunter New England region of New South Wales, Australia. Schools received a multi-component intervention adapted from a previous efficacious and cost-effective randomised control trial. The primary trial outcome was the proportion of canteen menus compliant with the state healthy canteen policy, assessed via menu audit at baseline and follow-up by dietitians. Secondary outcomes included policy reach and adoption and maintenance policy implementation. Results: Of the 173 schools eligible for inclusion in the trial, 168 provided menus at baseline and 157 menus were collected at follow-up. At follow-up, multiple imputation analysis found 35% (55/157) of schools compared to 17% (29/168) at baseline (OR = 2.8 (1.6-4.7), p = < 0.001) had menus compliant with the state healthy canteen policy. As an assessment of the impact of the intervention on policy reach, canteen manager and principal knowledge of the policy increased from 64% (n = 76) and 38% (n = 44) respectively at baseline to 69% (n = 89) and 60% (n = 70) at follow-up (p = 0.393, p = 0.026). Adoption of the policy increased from 80% (n = 93) at baseline to 90% (n = 104) at follow-up (p = 0.005) for principals, and from 86% (n = 105) to 96% (n = 124) (p = 0.0001) for canteen managers. Multiple imputation analysis showed intervention effects were maintained six-months post intervention (33% of menus compliant OR = 2.6 (1.5-4.5), p = < 0.001 compared to baseline). Conclusions: This study found school canteen compliance with a healthy food policy increased in association with a multi-strategy intervention delivered at scale. The study provides evidence for public health policy makers and practitioners regarding strategies and modes of support required to support improvement in nutrition policy implementation across entire populations of schools.
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Reilly K, Nathan N, Wu JHY, Delaney T, Wyse R, Cobcroft M, Wiggers J, Sutherland R, Buffett K, Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, 'Assessing the potential impact of a front-of-pack nutritional rating system on food availability in school canteens: A randomised controlled trial', APPETITE, 121, 309-315 (2018) [C1]
Background Front-of-pack graphical nutritional rating of products is becoming an important strategy in many countries to improve healthy food purchases by consumers. Evidence of t... [more]
Background Front-of-pack graphical nutritional rating of products is becoming an important strategy in many countries to improve healthy food purchases by consumers. Evidence of the effectiveness of such on facilitating healthy food choices by school food service providers has not been reported. The primary aim of the study was to assess the impact of providing front-of-pack nutritional rating information on school canteen managers' likely food selections. Secondary outcomes were canteen manager awareness, attitudes and reported barriers to using the front-of-pack information. Methods A randomised controlled trial involving primary school canteen managers was conducted in a single region in New South Wales, Australia. Eligible participants were randomised to an intervention or control group and asked in a telephone interview which of 12 common food products sold in school canteens they would sell. Both groups received product name and brand information. The intervention group also received information regarding the nutritional rating of products. Results Canteen managers in the intervention group were significantly more likely than those in the control group to indicate they would sell three of the six 'healthier' products (p = 0.036, 0.005, 0.009). There was no difference between groups in the likelihood of making available for sale any of the six 'less healthy' products. The majority of canteen managers who had heard of a product nutritional rating system agreed that it was helpful in identifying 'healthier' foods (88%, n = 31). Conclusions The inclusion of product nutritional rating information has the potential to improve the availability of some 'healthier' items on canteen menus and contribute to improving child dietary intake. Further research is required to determine whether the use of product nutritional rating information actually makes a difference to canteen manager choices.
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O'Farrell A, Kingsland M, Kenny S, Eldin N, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, Allwright S, 'A multi-faceted intervention to reduce alcohol misuse and harm amongst sports people in Ireland: A controlled trial', DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, 37, 14-22 (2018) [C1]
Introduction and Aims: Alcohol misuse and harm are more prevalent amongst sports people than non-sports people. Few studies have trialled interventions to address alcohol misuse f... [more]
Introduction and Aims: Alcohol misuse and harm are more prevalent amongst sports people than non-sports people. Few studies have trialled interventions to address alcohol misuse for this group. The study aimed to test the effectiveness of an intervention to reduce alcohol misuse and related harms amongst amateur sports people in Ireland. Design and Methods: A controlled trial was conducted in two counties in Ireland. A random selection of sports clubs in one county received a 4 month multi-faceted intervention. All sports clubs in a non-adjacent county acted as control sites. Consumption of more than 21 units of alcohol per week and six or more standard drinks on a single occasion at least once per week was the primary study outcome. Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test scores and number of alcohol-related harms were also reported. Outcomes were assessed for cross-sectional samples of players at pre-intervention and post-intervention and paired samples of players who completed surveys at both times. Generalised linear mixed model analysis was used. Results: There was no evidence of effect for the primary outcomes or Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test scores. There was a statistically significant difference in the median number of alcohol-related harms reported by intervention group players compared with control group players at post-intervention for the paired samples [intervention: 0; control: 3; incident rate ratio 0.56 (0.37, 0.84); P = 0.005]. Discussion and Conclusions: Intervention in community sports clubs may be effective in reducing the number of alcohol-related harms. Low levels of intervention participation and inadequate intervention dose are possible reasons for lack of a broader intervention effect. [O'Farrell A, Kingsland M, Kenny S, Eldin N, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, Allwright S. A multi-faceted intervention to reduce alcohol misuse and harm amongst sports people in Ireland: A controlled trial. Drug Alcohol Rev 2018;37:14¿22].
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McCarter K, Britton B, Baker AL, Halpin SA, Beck AK, Carter G, Wratten C, Bauer J, Forbes E, Booth D, Wolfenden L, 'Interventions to improve screening and appropriate referral of patients with cancer for psychosocial distress: Systematic review', BMJ Open, 8 (2018) [C1]
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Beck AK, Britton B, Baker A, Odelli C, Wratten C, Bauer J, Wolfenden L, Carter G, 'Preliminary report: training head and neck cancer dietitians in behaviour change counselling', PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY, 26, 405-407 (2017) [C1]
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Seward K, Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, Finch M, Wyse R, Oldmeadow C, Presseau J, Clinton-McHarg T, Yoong SL, 'Measuring implementation behaviour of menu guidelines in the childcare setting: confirmatory factor analysis of a theoretical domains framework questionnaire (TDFQ)', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 14 (2017) [C1]
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Jones J, Yoong SL, Wyse R, Ward DS, Wolfenden L, 'Improving the impact of obesity prevention interventions in the childcare setting: The need for a systematic application of implementation science', JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH, 53, 211-213 (2017)
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Skouteris H, Edwards S, Morris H, Cox R, Baur L, Wolfenden L, Huang TTK, 'Early childhood education and health working in partnership: the critical role early childhood educators can play in childhood obesity prevention', EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND CARE, 187, 1239-1243 (2017) [C1]
Preschool children's interest in popular culture is linked to many determinants of obesity development including branded energy-dense foods and sedentary play using digital t... [more]
Preschool children's interest in popular culture is linked to many determinants of obesity development including branded energy-dense foods and sedentary play using digital technologies. In addition, highly packaged foods and throwaway toys reinforce unsustainable environmental habits encouraged by immersive marketing systems. Interrupting the effects of these systems demands multiple and diverse solutions. Our solution engages early childhood educators in obesity prevention by doing what they do best¿pedagogy, curricula and care. Assisting young children to interact with their interests and developing habits like Healthy eating, Active play and environmentally Sustainable practices (HAS) is unique methodology. We believe that building the capacity of educators to co-create HAS curricula using children's interests has the potential to develop life-long well-being and sustainability habits. HAS curricula aid in young children's development of agentic decision-making abilities through the transformation of everyday concepts into higher-order mature concepts.
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Tremain D, Freund M, Wolfenden L, Wye P, Bowman J, Dunlop A, Gillham K, Bartlem K, McElwaine K, Gow B, Wiggers J, 'Modifiable health risk behaviours and attitudes towards behaviour change of clients attending community-based substance use treatment services', DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, 36, 369-377 (2017) [C1]
Introduction and Aims: Health risk behaviours, such as smoking, nutrition and physical inactivity, are significant contributors to chronic disease for people with substance use di... [more]
Introduction and Aims: Health risk behaviours, such as smoking, nutrition and physical inactivity, are significant contributors to chronic disease for people with substance use disorders. This study reports the prevalence of these behaviours amongst substance use treatment clients, their attitudes towards modifying such behaviours and the acceptability of receiving support to do so. Client characteristics associated with risk status and interest in modifying behaviours were examined. Design and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was undertaken with clients of 15 community substance use treatment services within in New South Wales, Australia. Data for the study were collected via computer assisted telephone interviews. Results: Of those contactable and eligible, 386 (71%) clients completed the survey. Clients reported a high prevalence of smoking (80%), insufficient fruit and/or vegetable consumption (89%) and insufficient physical activity (31%). Overall, 51¿69% of clients reported considering modifying their health risk behaviours and 88¿97% thought it was acceptable to be provided preventive care to address such behaviours. Younger clients were more likely to smoke (18¿34 years (odds ratio [OR] = 4.6 [95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.9, 11.3]); 35¿54 years (OR = 2.6 [95% CI = 1.2, 5.7])) and be interested in increasing vegetable consumption (18¿34 years (OR = 4.4 [95% CI = 1.3, 14.8]); 35¿54 years (OR = 8.0 [95% CI = 2.5, 25.4])) than older clients (=55 years). Discussion and Conclusions: There is a high prevalence of health risk behaviours amongst clients of community substance use treatment services. However, contrary to commonly cited barriers to care provision, clients are interested in modifying their risk behaviours and report that receiving preventive care to address these behaviours is acceptable. [Tremain D, Freund M, Wolfenden L, Wye P, Bowman J, Dunlop A, Gillham K, Bartlem K, McElwaine K, Gow B, Wiggers J. Modifiable health risk behaviours and attitudes towards behaviour change of clients attending community-based substance use treatment services. Drug Alcohol Rev 2017;36:369¿377.].
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McFadyen T, Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, Tindall J, Yoong SL, Lecathelinais C, Gillham K, Sherker S, Rowland B, McLaren N, Kingsland M, 'The feasibility and acceptability of a web-based alcohol management intervention in community sports clubs: A cross-sectional study', Jmir Research Protocols, 6 (2017) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
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Powell BJ, Stanick CF, Halko HM, Dorsey CN, Weiner BJ, Barwick MA, Damschroder LJ, Wensing M, Wolfenden L, Lewis CC, 'Toward criteria for pragmatic measurement in implementation research and practice: a stakeholder-driven approach using concept mapping.', Implementation science : IS, 12, 1-7 (2017) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2017 |
McLaren N, Kamper SJ, Hodder RK, Wiggers JH, Wolfenden L, Bowman J, Campbell E, Dray J, Williams CM, 'Increased Substance Use and Poorer Mental Health in Adolescents With Problematic Musculoskeletal Pain', Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 47, 705-711 (2017) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2017 |
Wyse R, Wiggers J, Delaney T, Ooi JY, Marshall J, Clinton-McHarg T, Wolfenden L, 'The price of healthy and unhealthy foods in Australian primary school canteens', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 41, 45-47 (2017) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2017 |
Wolfenden L, Nathan NK, Sutherland R, Yoong SL, Hodder RK, Wyse RJ, Delaney T, Grady A, Fielding A, Tzelepis F, Clinton-McHarg T, Parmenter B, Butler P, Wiggers J, Bauman A, Milat A, Booth D, Williams CM, 'Strategies for enhancing the implementation of school-based policies or practices targeting risk factors for chronic disease', COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS (2017) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2017 |
Delaney T, Wyse R, Yoong SL, Sutherland R, Wiggers J, Ball K, Campbell K, Rissel C, Lecathelinais C, Wolfenden L, 'Cluster randomized controlled trial of a consumer behavior intervention to improve healthy food purchases from online canteens.', The American journal of clinical nutrition, 106, 1311-1320 (2017) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2017 |
Hodder RK, Wolfenden L, 'Comparison of online and paper survey participation rates in a child health survey by parents of secondary school students', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 41, 547-548 (2017)
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Open Research Newcastle |
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Seward K, Finch M, Yoong SL, Wyse R, Jones J, Grady A, Wiggers J, Nathan N, Conte K, Wolfenden L, 'Factors that influence the implementation of dietary guidelines regarding food provision in centre based childcare services: A systematic review', PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 105, 197-205 (2017) [C1]
Children attending centre based childcare services consume as much as two thirds of their daily dietary requirements while in care. However, such services often fail to provide fo... [more]
Children attending centre based childcare services consume as much as two thirds of their daily dietary requirements while in care. However, such services often fail to provide foods that are consistent with guideline recommendations. Developing strategies to improve childcare service adherence to menu dietary guidelines requires a comprehensive understanding of factors that may impede or promote implementation. The primary aim of this systematic review is to describe factors (barriers and facilitators) that may influence the implementation of menu dietary guidelines regarding food provision in centre-based childcare services and to map these factors to a theoretical framework. Over 7000 citations were identified from all sources. Duplicate abstracts were removed and selection criteria applied. Twelve studies (1994¿2015) were included in the review. Dual data extraction was conducted and the reported factors were synthesised using the theoretical domains framework (TDF). Barriers and facilitators identified in qualitative studies were classified into 8 and 10 of the 14 TDF domains. Barriers and facilitators reported in quantitative studies covered 6 and 3 TDF domains respectively. The most common domain of which both barriers and facilitators to the implementation of menu dietary guidelines were identified was 'environmental context and resources'. This is the first study that comprehensively assesses literature to identify factors that influence the implementation of menu dietary guidelines in childcare services utilising a theoretical framework. Findings provide guidance to support researchers and policy makers design strategies to improve menu dietary guideline implementation and, as such have the potential to improve food provision in care.
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Open Research Newcastle |
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Yoong SL, Grady A, Wiggers J, Flood V, Rissel C, Finch M, Searles A, Salajan D, O'Rourke R, Daly J, Gilham K, Stacey F, Fielding A, Pond N, Wyse R, Seward K, Wolfenden L, 'A randomised controlled trial of an online menu planning intervention to improve childcare service adherence to dietary guidelines: a study protocol', BMJ OPEN, 7 (2017)
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Open Research Newcastle |
2017 |
Reeves P, Deeming S, Ramanathan S, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, Searles A, 'Measurement of the translation and impact from a childhood obesity trial programme: rationale and protocol for a research impact assessment', HEALTH RESEARCH POLICY AND SYSTEMS, 15 (2017)
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Open Research Newcastle |
2017 |
Delaney T, Wyse R, Yoong SL, Sutherland R, Wiggers J, Ball K, Campbell K, Rissel C, Wolfenden L, 'Cluster randomised controlled trial of a consumer behaviour intervention to improve healthy food purchases from online canteens: study protocol', BMJ OPEN, 7 (2017)
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Open Research Newcastle |
2017 |
Wiggers J, McElwaine K, Freund M, Campbell L, Bowman J, Wye P, Wolfenden L, Tremain D, Barker D, Slattery C, Gillham K, Bartlem K, 'Increasing the provision of preventive care by community healthcare services: a stepped wedge implementation trial', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE, 12 (2017) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2017 |
Hodder RK, Stacey FG, Wyse RJ, O'Brien KM, Clinton-McHarg T, Tzelepis F, Nathan NK, James EL, Bartlem KM, Sutherland R, Robson E, Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, 'Interventions for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in children aged five years and under', COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS (2017) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2017 |
McCrabb S, Baker AL, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, Lott N, Naylor J, Harris IA, Doran CM, George J, Wolfenden L, Skelton E, Bonevski B, 'Smoke-free recovery from trauma surgery: A pilot trial of an online smoking cessation program for orthopaedic trauma patients', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14, 1-12 (2017) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2017 |
Dray J, Bowman J, Campbell E, Freund M, Hodder R, Wolfenden L, Richards J, Leane C, Green S, Lecathelinais C, Oldmeadow C, Attia J, Gillham K, Wiggers J, 'Effectiveness of a pragmatic school-based universal intervention targeting student resilience protective factors in reducing mental health problems in adolescents', JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE, 57, 74-89 (2017) [C1]
Worldwide, 10¿20% of adolescents experience mental health problems. Strategies aimed at strengthening resilience protective factors provide a potential approach for reducing menta... [more]
Worldwide, 10¿20% of adolescents experience mental health problems. Strategies aimed at strengthening resilience protective factors provide a potential approach for reducing mental health problems in adolescents. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a universal, school-based intervention targeting resilience protective factors in reducing mental health problems in adolescents. A cluster randomised controlled trial was conducted in 20 intervention and 12 control secondary schools located in socio-economically disadvantaged areas of NSW, Australia. Data were collected from 3115 students at baseline (Grade 7, 2011), of whom 2149 provided data at follow up (Grade 10, 2014; enrolments in Grades 7 to 10 typically aged 12¿16 years; 50% male; 69.0% retention). There were no significant differences between groups at follow-up for three mental health outcomes: total SDQ, internalising problems, and prosocial behaviour. A small statistically significant difference in favour of the control group was found for externalising problems. Findings highlight the continued difficulties in developing effective, school-based prevention programs for mental health problems in adolescents. Trial registration ANZCTR (Ref no: ACTRN12611000606987).
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Open Research Newcastle |
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Stacey FG, Finch M, Wolfenden L, Grady A, Jessop K, Wedesweiler T, et al., 'Evidence of the Potential Effectiveness of Centre-Based Childcare Policies and Practices on Child Diet and Physical Activity: Consolidating Evidence from Systematic Reviews of Intervention Trials and Observational Studies', Current Nutrition Reports, 6 228-246 (2017) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
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Sutherland RL, Nathan NK, Lubans DR, Cohen K, Davies LJ, Desmet C, Cohen J, McCarthy NJ, Butler P, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, 'An RCT to Facilitate Implementation of School Practices Known to Increase Physical Activity', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 53, 818-828 (2017) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2017 |
Hodder RK, Wolfenden L, Kamper SJ, Lee H, Williams A, O'Brien KM, Williams CM, 'Developing implementation science to improve the translation of research to address low back pain: A critical review', Best Practice and Research: Clinical Rheumatology, 30, 1050-1073 (2017) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
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Lee H, Mansell G, McAuley JH, Kamper SJ, Hübscher M, Moseley GL, Wolfenden L, Hodder RK, Williams CM, 'Causal mechanisms in the clinical course and treatment of back pain', Best Practice and Research: Clinical Rheumatology, 30, 1074-1083 (2017) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2017 |
McCrabb S, Baker AL, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, Lott N, Palazzi K, Naylor J, Harris IA, Doran C, George J, Wolfenden L, Skelton E, Bonevski B, 'Who is More Likely to Use the Internet for Health Behavior Change? A Cross-Sectional Survey of Internet Use Among Smokers and Nonsmokers Who Are Orthopedic Trauma Patients', JMIR MENTAL HEALTH, 4 [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
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McCrabb S, Balogh Z, Baker A, Harris I, Attia J, Lott N, Naylor J, Doran C, George J, Wolfenden L, Wallis M, Paul D, Henskens F, Skelton E, Bonevski B, 'Development of an online smoking cessation program for use in hospital and following discharge: Smoke-Free Recovery', BMJ Innovations (2017) [C1]
Background Tobacco smoking can have negative health outcomes on recovery from surgery. Although it is recommended best practice to provide patients with advice to quit and follow-... [more]
Background Tobacco smoking can have negative health outcomes on recovery from surgery. Although it is recommended best practice to provide patients with advice to quit and follow-up support, provision of postdischarge support is rare. Developing an online smoking cessation program may help address this gap. Objectives This paper describes the development and pretesting of an online smoking cessation program (smoke-free recovery, SFR) tailored to the orthopaedic trauma population for use while in hospital and post-discharge. Methods Drawing on the DoTTI framework for developing an online program, the following steps were followed for program development: (1) design and development; (2) testing early iteration; (3) testing for effectiveness and (4) integration and implementation. This article describes the first two stages of SFR program development. Results SFR is a 10-module online smoking cessation program tailored for patients with orthopaedic trauma. Of the participants who completed testing early iterations, none reported any difficulties orientating themselves to the program or understanding program content. The main themes were that it was 'helpful', provision of 'help to quit' was low and SFR increased thoughts of 'staying quit post discharge'. Conclusions This study found that a theory and evidence-based approach as the basis for an online smoking cessation program for patients with orthopaedic trauma was acceptable to users. A randomised controlled trial will be conducted to examine whether the online smoking cessation program is effective in increasing smoking cessation and how it can be integrated and implemented into hospital practice (stages three and four of the DoTTI framework).
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Open Research Newcastle |
2017 |
Hollis JL, Sutherland R, Williams AJ, Campbell E, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, Morgan PJ, Lubans DR, Gillham K, Wiggers J, 'A systematic review and meta-analysis of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels in secondary school physical education lessons', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 14 (2017) [C1]
Background: Schools play an important role in physical activity promotion for adolescents. The systematic review aimed to determine the proportion of secondary (middle and high) s... [more]
Background: Schools play an important role in physical activity promotion for adolescents. The systematic review aimed to determine the proportion of secondary (middle and high) school physical education (PE) lesson time that students spend in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and to assess if MVPA was moderated by school level (middle and high school), type of physical activity measurement and type of PE activities. Methods: A systematic search of nine electronic databases was conducted (PROSPERO2014:CRD42014009649). Studies were eligible if they were published between 2005 and 2014; written in English; assessed MVPA in PE lessons of secondary (middle and high) school students; and used a quantitative MVPA measure (i.e., accelerometry, heart rate monitoring, pedometers or observational measures). Two reviewers examined the retrieved articles, assessed risk of bias, and performed data extraction. Random effects meta-analysis was used to calculate a pooled estimate of the percent of PE lesson time spent in MVPA and to assess moderator effects where data allowed. Results: The search yielded 5,132 potentially relevant articles; 28 articles representing 25 studies (7 middle and 18 high school) from seven countries were included. Twelve studies measured MVPA through observational measures, seven used accelerometers, five used heart rate monitors and four used pedometers (including three studies using a mix of measures). Meta-analysis of 15 studies found that overall, students spent a mean (95% CI) of 40.5% (34.8-46.2%) of PE in MVPA. Middle school students spent 48.6% (41.3-55.9%) of the lesson in MVPA (n=5 studies) and high school students 35.9% (28.3-43.6%) (n=10 studies). Studies measuring MVPA using accelerometers (n=5) showed that students spent 34.7% (25.1-44.4%) of the lesson in MVPA, while 44.4% (38.3-50.5%) was found for lessons assessed via observation (n=9), 43.1% (24.3-61.9%) of the lesson for a heart rate based study, and 35.9% (31.0-40.8%) for a pedometer-measured study. Conclusions: The proportion of PE spent in MVPA (40.5%) is below the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and the UK Associations for Physical Education recommendation of 50%. Findings differed according to the method of MVPA assessment. Additional strategies and intervention research are needed to build more active lesson time in PE.
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Nathan N, Sutherland R, Beauchamp MR, Cohen K, Hulteen RM, Babic M, Wolfenden L, Lubans DR, 'Feasibility and efficacy of the Great Leaders Active StudentS (GLASS) program on children's physical activity and object control skill competency: A non-randomised trial', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 20, 1081-1086 (2017) [C1]
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Thomas J, Noel-Storr A, Marshall F, Wallace B, McDonald S, Mavergames C, Glasziou P, Shemilt I, Synnot A, Turner T, Elliott J, 'Living systematic reviews: 2. Combining human and machine effort', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY, 91, 31-37 (2017) [C1]
New approaches to evidence synthesis, which use human effort and machine automation in mutually reinforcing ways, can enhance the feasibility and sustainability of living systemat... [more]
New approaches to evidence synthesis, which use human effort and machine automation in mutually reinforcing ways, can enhance the feasibility and sustainability of living systematic reviews. Human effort is a scarce and valuable resource, required when automation is impossible or undesirable, and includes contributions from online communities ("crowds") as well as more conventional contributions from review authors and information specialists. Automation can assist with some systematic review tasks, including searching, eligibility assessment, identification and retrieval of full-text reports, extraction of data, and risk of bias assessment. Workflows can be developed in which human effort and machine automation can each enable the other to operate in more effective and efficient ways, offering substantial enhancement to the productivity of systematic reviews. This paper describes and discusses the potential¿and limitations¿of new ways of undertaking specific tasks in living systematic reviews, identifying areas where these human/machine "technologies" are already in use, and where further research and development is needed. While the context is living systematic reviews, many of these enabling technologies apply equally to standard approaches to systematic reviewing.
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Akl EA, Meerpohl JJ, Elliott J, Kahale LA, Schuenemann HJ, 'Living systematic reviews: 4. Living guideline recommendations', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY, 91, 47-53 (2017) [C1]
While it is important for the evidence supporting practice guidelines to be current, that is often not the case. The advent of living systematic reviews has made the concept of &q... [more]
While it is important for the evidence supporting practice guidelines to be current, that is often not the case. The advent of living systematic reviews has made the concept of "living guidelines" realistic, with the promise to provide timely, up-to-date and high-quality guidance to target users. We define living guidelines as an optimization of the guideline development process to allow updating individual recommendations as soon as new relevant evidence becomes available. A major implication of that definition is that the unit of update is the individual recommendation and not the whole guideline. We then discuss when living guidelines are appropriate, the workflows required to support them, the collaboration between living systematic reviews and living guideline teams, the thresholds for changing recommendations, and potential approaches to publication and dissemination. The success and sustainability of the concept of living guideline will depend on those of its major pillar, the living systematic review. We conclude that guideline developers should both experiment with and research the process of living guidelines.
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Simmonds M, Salanti G, McKenzie J, Elliott J, 'Living systematic reviews: 3. Statistical methods for updating meta-analyses', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY, 91, 38-46 (2017) [C1]
A living systematic review (LSR) should keep the review current as new research evidence emerges. Any meta-analyses included in the review will also need updating as new material ... [more]
A living systematic review (LSR) should keep the review current as new research evidence emerges. Any meta-analyses included in the review will also need updating as new material is identified. If the aim of the review is solely to present the best current evidence standard meta-analysis may be sufficient, provided reviewers are aware that results may change at later updates. If the review is used in a decision-making context, more caution may be needed. When using standard meta-analysis methods, the chance of incorrectly concluding that any updated meta-analysis is statistically significant when there is no effect (the type I error) increases rapidly as more updates are performed. Inaccurate estimation of any heterogeneity across studies may also lead to inappropriate conclusions. This paper considers four methods to avoid some of these statistical problems when updating meta-analyses: two methods, that is, law of the iterated logarithm and the Shuster method control primarily for inflation of type I error and two other methods, that is, trial sequential analysis and sequential meta-analysis control for type I and II errors (failing to detect a genuine effect) and take account of heterogeneity. This paper compares the methods and considers how they could be applied to LSRs.
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Elliott JH, Synnot A, Turner T, Simmonds M, Akl EA, McDonald S, Salanti G, Meerpohl J, MacLehose H, Hilton J, Tovey D, Shemilt I, Thomas J, 'Living systematic review: 1. Introduction-the why, what, when, and how', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY, 91, 23-30 (2017) [C1]
Systematic reviews are difficult to keep up to date, but failure to do so leads to a decay in review currency, accuracy, and utility. We are developing a novel approach to systema... [more]
Systematic reviews are difficult to keep up to date, but failure to do so leads to a decay in review currency, accuracy, and utility. We are developing a novel approach to systematic review updating termed "Living systematic review" (LSR): systematic reviews that are continually updated, incorporating relevant new evidence as it becomes available. LSRs may be particularly important in fields where research evidence is emerging rapidly, current evidence is uncertain, and new research may change policy or practice decisions. We hypothesize that a continual approach to updating will achieve greater currency and validity, and increase the benefits to end users, with feasible resource requirements over time.
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2017 |
Ben Charif A, Zomahoun HTV, LeBlanc A, Langlois L, Wolfenden L, Yoong SL, Williams CM, Lépine R, Légaré F, 'Effective strategies for scaling up evidence-based practices in primary care: A systematic review', Implementation Science, 12 (2017) [C1]
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2017 |
Metse AP, Wiggers J, Wye P, Wolfenden L, Freund M, Clancy R, Stockings E, Terry M, Allan J, Colyvas K, Prochaska JJ, Bowman JA, 'Efficacy of a universal smoking cessation intervention initiated in inpatient psychiatry and continued post-discharge: A randomised controlled trial', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY, 51, 366-381 (2017) [C1]
Objective: Interventions are required to redress the disproportionate tobacco-related health burden experienced by persons with a mental illness. This study aimed to assess the ef... [more]
Objective: Interventions are required to redress the disproportionate tobacco-related health burden experienced by persons with a mental illness. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a universal smoking cessation intervention initiated within an acute psychiatric inpatient setting and continued post-discharge in reducing smoking prevalence and increasing quitting behaviours. Method: A randomised controlled trial was undertaken across four psychiatric inpatient facilities in Australia. Participants (N = 754) were randomised to receive either usual care (n = 375) or an intervention comprising a brief motivational interview and self-help material while in hospital, followed by a 4-month pharmacological and psychosocial intervention (n = 379) upon discharge. Primary outcomes assessed at 6 and 12 months post-discharge were 7-day point prevalence and 1-month prolonged smoking abstinence. A number of secondary smoking-related outcomes were also assessed. Subgroup analyses were conducted based on psychiatric diagnosis, baseline readiness to quit and nicotine dependence. Results: Seven-day point prevalence abstinence was higher for intervention participants (15.8%) than controls (9.3%) at 6 months post-discharge (odds ratio = 1.07, p = 0.04), but not at 12 months (13.4% and 10.0%, respectively; odds ratio = 1.03, p = 0.25). Significant intervention effects were not found on measures of prolonged abstinence at either 6 or 12 months post-discharge. Differential intervention effects for the primary outcomes were not detected for any subgroups. At both 6 and 12 months post-discharge, intervention group participants were significantly more likely to smoke fewer cigarettes per day, have reduced cigarette consumption by 3/450% and to have made at least one quit attempt, relative to controls. Conclusions: Universal smoking cessation treatment initiated in inpatient psychiatry and continued post-discharge was efficacious in increasing 7-day point prevalence smoking cessation rates and related quitting behaviours at 6 months post-discharge, with sustained effects on quitting behaviour at 12 months. Further research is required to identify strategies for achieving longer term smoking cessation.
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Hodder RK, Freund M, Wolfenden L, Bowman J, Nepal S, Dray J, Kingsland M, Yoong SL, Wiggers J, 'Systematic review of universal school-based 'resilience' interventions targeting adolescent tobacco, alcohol or illicit substance use: A meta-analysis', PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 100, 248-268 (2017) [C1]
Universal school-based interventions that address adolescent 'resilience' may represent a means of reducing adolescent substance use, however previous systematic reviews... [more]
Universal school-based interventions that address adolescent 'resilience' may represent a means of reducing adolescent substance use, however previous systematic reviews have not examined the effectiveness of such an intervention approach. A systematic review was undertaken to 1) assess whether universal school-based 'resilience' interventions are effective in reducing the prevalence of tobacco, alcohol or illicit substance use by adolescents, and 2) describe such effectiveness per intervention characteristic subgroups. Eligible studies were peer-reviewed reports (1994¿2015) of randomised controlled trials including participants aged 5¿18¿years that reported adolescent tobacco, alcohol or illicit substance use, and implemented a universal school-based 'resilience' intervention (i.e. those addressing both individual (e.g. self-esteem) and environmental (e.g. school connectedness) protective factors of resilience). Trial effects for binary outcomes were synthesised via meta-analyses and effect sizes reported as odds ratios. Subgroup (by intervention type, prevention approach, setting, intervention duration, follow-up length) and sensitivity analyses (excluding studies at high risk of bias) were conducted. Nineteen eligible studies were identified from 16,619 records (tobacco: n¿=¿15, alcohol: n¿=¿17, illicit: n¿=¿11). An overall intervention effect was found for binary measures of illicit substance use (n¿=¿10; OR: 0.78, 95%CI: 0.6¿0.93, p¿=¿0.007,Tau2¿=¿0.0, I2¿=¿0%), but not tobacco or alcohol use. A similar result was found when studies assessed as high risk of bias were excluded. Overall intervention effects were evident for illicit substance use within multiple intervention characteristic subgroups, but not tobacco and alcohol. Such results support the implementation of universal school-based interventions that address 'resilience' protective factors to reduce adolescent illicit substance use, however suggest alternate approaches are required for tobacco and alcohol use. PROSPERO registration: CRD42014004906.
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Nathan N, Wiggers J, Wyse R, Williams CM, Sutherland R, Yoong SL, Lecathelinais C, Wolfenden L, 'Factors associated with the implementation of a vegetable and fruit program in a population of Australian elementary schools', Health Education Research, 32, 197-205 (2017) [C1]
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McCrabb S, Baker AL, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, Lott N, Palazzi K, Naylor J, Harris IA, Doran CM, George J, Wolfenden L, Skelton E, Bonevski B, 'Smoking, Quitting, and the Provision of Smoking Cessation Support: A Survey of Orthopaedic Trauma Patients', JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA, 31, E255-E262 (2017) [C1]
Objective: This study investigates orthopaedic trauma patients smoking cessation history, intentions to quit, receipt of smoking cessation care during hospital admission, and pati... [more]
Objective: This study investigates orthopaedic trauma patients smoking cessation history, intentions to quit, receipt of smoking cessation care during hospital admission, and patient-related factors associated with receipt of smoking cessation care. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey of orthopaedic trauma patients was conducted in 2 public hospitals in New South Wales, Australia. Prevalence of smoking and associated variables were described. Logistic regressions were used to examine whether patient characteristics were associated with receipt of smoking cessation care. Results: Eight hundred nineteen patients (response rate 73%) participated. More than 1 in 5 patients (21.8%) were current smokers (n = 175). Of the current smokers, more than half (55.3%) indicated making a quit attempt in the last 12 months and the majority (77.6%) were interested in quitting. More than a third of smokers (37.4%) were not advised to quit; 44.3% did not receive any form of nicotine replacement therapy; and 24.1% reported that they did not receive any of these 3 forms of smoking cessation care during their admission. Provision of care was not related to patient characteristics. Conclusions: The prevalence of smoking among the sample was high. Respondents were interested in quitting; however, the provision of care during admission was low. Smoking cessation interventions need to be developed to increase the provision of care and to promote quit attempts in this Australian population.
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Wolfenden L, Yoong SL, Williams CM, Grimshaw J, Durrheim DN, Gillham K, Wiggers J, 'Embedding researchers in health service organizations improves research translation and health service performance: the Australian Hunter New England Population Health example', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY, 85, 3-11 (2017) [C1]
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Metse AP, Wiggers JH, Wye PM, Wolfenden L, Prochaska JJ, Stockings EA, Williams JM, Ansell K, Fehily C, Bowman JA, 'Smoking and Mental Illness: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Output Over Time', NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH, 19, 24-31 (2017) [C1]
Introduction: The prevalence of smoking among persons with a mental illness has remained unchanged, being 2-3 times higher than the general population in high-income countries. As... [more]
Introduction: The prevalence of smoking among persons with a mental illness has remained unchanged, being 2-3 times higher than the general population in high-income countries. Assessment of the volume and characteristics of research output over time can assist in identifying research priorities to promote progress within a field. The aim of this study was to undertake such an assessment in the field of smoking and mental illness. Methods: A descriptive repeat cross-sectional study was conducted of peer-reviewed publications in Medline and PsycINFO for the periods 1993-1995, 2003-2005, and 2013-2015. Publications were classified as data- or non-data-based; data-based publications were further categorized by study type, population, setting, and for intervention-focused publications by level of evidence and research translation phase. Results: Included were 547 articles published in 1993-1995 (n = 65), 2003-2005 (n = 153), and 2013-2015 (n = 329). The number and proportion of data-based publications significantly increased over time, although their focus remained predominantly descriptive (=83%); less than 14% of publications in any period had an intervention focus. The proportion of publications reporting on study populations with multiple diagnostic categories and recruiting from nonmental health settings, significantly increased from 1993-1995 to 2003-2005, however then plateaued by 2013-2015. The level of evidence provided by intervention-focused publications was suggested to increase over time, however there was no evident variation in translation phase. Conclusions: Research has increased over time to characterize smoking among those with a mental illness; however more is needed to inform the development and implementation of effective cessation interventions for this group. Implications: This is the first study to examine the volume and characteristics of research publications in the field of smoking and mental illness over time. The number of publications increased fivefold between 1993-1995 and 2013-2015. Between 1993-1995 and 2003-2005, progression was also indicated by increased: data-based publications, diagnostic diversity of samples, and variation in study settings; however further increases in such measures were not evident in 2013-2015. Notably, it continues to be the case that few intervention studies are undertaken. To achieve meaningful changes in the smoking prevalence of this group, a greater focus on research that assesses the effectiveness and implementation of tailored cessation interventions is required.
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Hodder RK, Freund M, Bowman J, Wolfenden L, Campbell E, Dray J, Lecathelinais C, Oldmeadow C, Attia J, Wiggers J, 'Effectiveness of a pragmatic school-based universal resilience intervention in reducing tobacco, alcohol and illicit substance use in a population of adolescents: cluster-randomised controlled trial', BMJ OPEN, 7 (2017) [C1]
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McCrabb S, Baker AL, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, Lott N, Palazzi K, Naylor J, Harris IA, Doran CM, George J, Wolfenden L, Skelton E, Bonevski B, 'Hospital smoke-free policy: Compliance, enforcement, and practices. A staff survey in two large public hospitals in Australia', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14 (2017) [C1]
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Jones J, Wyse R, Wiggers J, Yoong SL, Finch M, Lecathelinais C, Fielding A, Clinton-McHarg T, Hollis J, Seward K, Wolfenden L, 'Dietary intake and physical activity levels of children attending Australian childcare services', NUTRITION & DIETETICS, 74, 446-453 (2017) [C1]
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Dray J, Bowman J, Campbell E, Freund M, Wolfenden L, Hodder RK, McElwaine K, Tremain D, Bartlem K, Bailey J, Small T, Palazzi K, Oldmeadow C, Wiggers J, 'Systematic Review of Universal Resilience-Focused Interventions Targeting Child and Adolescent Mental Health in the School Setting', JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, 56, 813-824 (2017) [C1]
Objective To examine the effect of universal, school-based, resilience-focused interventions on mental health problems in children and adolescents. Method Eligible studies were ra... [more]
Objective To examine the effect of universal, school-based, resilience-focused interventions on mental health problems in children and adolescents. Method Eligible studies were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of universal, school-based interventions that included strategies to strengthen a minimum of 3 internal resilience protective factors, and included an outcome measure of mental health problems in children and adolescents aged 5 to 18 years. Six databases were searched from 1995 to 2015. Results were pooled in meta-analyses by mental health outcome (anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, hyperactivity, conduct problems, internalizing problems, externalizing problems, and general psychological distress), for all trials (5-18 years). Subgroup analyses were conducted by age (child: 5-10 years; adolescent: 11-18 years), length of follow-up (short: post-=12 months; long: >12 months), and gender (narrative). Results A total of 57 included trials were identified from 5,984 records, with 49 contributing to meta-analyses. For all trials, resilience-focused interventions were effective relative to a control in reducing 4 of 7 outcomes: depressive symptoms, internalizing problems, externalizing problems, and general psychological distress. For child trials (meta-analyses for 6 outcomes), interventions were effective for anxiety symptoms and general psychological distress. For adolescent trials (meta-analyses for 5 outcomes), interventions were effective for internalizing problems. For short-term follow-up, interventions were effective for 2 of 7 outcomes: depressive symptoms and anxiety symptoms. For long-term follow-up (meta-analyses for 5 outcomes), interventions were effective for internalizing problems. Conclusion The findings may suggest most promise for using universal resilience-focused interventions at least for short-term reductions in depressive and anxiety symptoms for children and adolescents, particularly if a cognitive-behavioral therapy-based approach is used. The limited number of trials providing data amenable for meta-analysis for some outcomes and subgroups, the variability of interventions, study quality, and bias mean that it is not possible to draw more specific conclusions. Identifying what intervention qualities (such as number and type of protective factor) achieve the greatest positive effect per mental health problem outcome remains an important area for future research. Systematic review protocol and registration Systematic Review of Universal Resilience Interventions Targeting Child and Adolescent Mental Health in the School Setting; http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13643-015-0172-6; PROSPERO CRD42015025908.
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Wyse R, Yoong SL, Dodds P, Campbell L, Delaney T, Nathan N, Janssen L, Reilly K, Sutherland R, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, 'Online canteens: awareness, use, barriers to use, and the acceptability of potential online strategies to improve public health nutrition in primary schools', HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 28, 67-71 (2017) [C1]
Issue addressed: This study of primary school principals assessed the awareness, use, barriers to use and acceptability of online canteens. Methods: A telephone survey of 123 prim... [more]
Issue addressed: This study of primary school principals assessed the awareness, use, barriers to use and acceptability of online canteens. Methods: A telephone survey of 123 primary school principals within the Hunter New England Region of New South Wales, Australia was conducted from September 2014 to November 2014. Results: Fifty-six percent of principals were aware of the existence of online canteens, with 8% having implemented such a system, and 38% likely to do so in the future. Medium/large schools were more likely to be aware of or to use online canteens, however there were no differences in awareness or use in relation to school rurality or socioeconomic advantage. Principals cited parent internet access as the most commonly identified perceived barrier to online canteen use, and the majority of principals (71-93%) agreed that it would be acceptable to implement a range of consumer behaviour strategies via an online canteen. Conclusions: Study findings suggest that despite relatively low levels of current use, online canteens have the potential to reach a large proportion of school communities in the future, across geographical and socioeconomic divides, and that the nutrition interventions which they have the capacity to deliver are considered acceptable to school principals. So what? Online canteens may represent an opportunity to deliver nutrition interventions to school communities. Future research should examine the feasibility and potential effectiveness of interventions delivered via this modality.
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Hollis JL, Sutherland R, Williams AJ, Campbell E, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, et al., 'A systematic review and meta-analysis of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels in secondary school physical education lessons', International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 14 (2017) [C1]
Background: Schools play an important role in physical activity promotion for adolescents. The systematic review aimed to determine the proportion of secondary (middle and high) s... [more]
Background: Schools play an important role in physical activity promotion for adolescents. The systematic review aimed to determine the proportion of secondary (middle and high) school physical education (PE) lesson time that students spend in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and to assess if MVPA was moderated by school level (middle and high school), type of physical activity measurement and type of PE activities. Methods: A systematic search of nine electronic databases was conducted (PROSPERO2014:CRD42014009649). Studies were eligible if they were published between 2005 and 2014; written in English; assessed MVPA in PE lessons of secondary (middle and high) school students; and used a quantitative MVPA measure (i.e., accelerometry, heart rate monitoring, pedometers or observational measures). Two reviewers examined the retrieved articles, assessed risk of bias, and performed data extraction. Random effects meta-analysis was used to calculate a pooled estimate of the percent of PE lesson time spent in MVPA and to assess moderator effects where data allowed. Results: The search yielded 5,132 potentially relevant articles; 28 articles representing 25 studies (7 middle and 18 high school) from seven countries were included. Twelve studies measured MVPA through observational measures, seven used accelerometers, five used heart rate monitors and four used pedometers (including three studies using a mix of measures). Meta-analysis of 15 studies found that overall, students spent a mean (95% CI) of 40.5% (34.8-46.2%) of PE in MVPA. Middle school students spent 48.6% (41.3-55.9%) of the lesson in MVPA (n=5 studies) and high school students 35.9% (28.3-43.6%) (n=10 studies). Studies measuring MVPA using accelerometers (n=5) showed that students spent 34.7% (25.1-44.4%) of the lesson in MVPA, while 44.4% (38.3-50.5%) was found for lessons assessed via observation (n=9), 43.1% (24.3-61.9%) of the lesson for a heart rate based study, and 35.9% (31.0-40.8%) for a pedometer-measured study. Conclusions: The proportion of PE spent in MVPA (40.5%) is below the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and the UK Associations for Physical Education recommendation of 50%. Findings differed according to the method of MVPA assessment. Additional strategies and intervention research are needed to build more active lesson time in PE.
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Wolfenden L, Nathan N, Janssen LM, Wiggers J, Reilly K, Delaney T, Williams CM, Bell C, Wyse R, Sutherland R, Campbell L, Lecathelinais C, Oldmeadow C, Freund M, Yoong SL, 'Multi-strategic intervention to enhance implementation of healthy canteen policy: a randomised controlled trial', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE, 12 (2017) [C1]
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Lee H, Wiggers J, Kamper SJ, Williams A, O'Brien KM, Hodder RK, Wolfenden L, Yoong SL, Campbell E, Haskins R, Robson EK, McAuley JH, Williams CM, 'Mechanism evaluation of a lifestyle intervention for patients with musculoskeletal pain who are overweight or obese: protocol for a causal mediation analysis', BMJ OPEN, 7 (2017)
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Nathan N, Yoong SL, Sutherland R, Reilly K, Delaney T, Janssen L, Robertson K, Reynolds R, Chai LK, Lecathelinais C, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, 'Effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention to enhance implementation of a healthy canteen policy in Australian primary schools: a randomised controlled trial', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 13 (2016) [C1]
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McCarter K, Martinez U, Britton B, Baker A, Bonevski B, Carter G, Beck A, Wratten C, Guillaumier A, Halpin SA, Wolfenden L, 'Smoking cessation care among patients with head and neck cancer: a systematic review', BMJ OPEN, 6 (2016) [C1]
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Flatz A, Pfeifer N, Radtke T, Kriemler S, Klerings I, Wolfenden L, von Elm E, 'Interventions implemented through sporting organisations for promoting healthy behaviour or improving health outcomes', COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS (2016)
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Finch M, Jones J, Yoong S, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, 'Effectiveness of centre-based childcare interventions in increasing child physical activity: a systematic review and meta-analysis for policymakers and practitioners', OBESITY REVIEWS, 17, 412-428 (2016) [C1]
Context: The review describes the effectiveness of physical activity interventions implemented in centre-based childcare services and (i) examines characteristics of interventions... [more]
Context: The review describes the effectiveness of physical activity interventions implemented in centre-based childcare services and (i) examines characteristics of interventions that may influence intervention effects; (ii) describes the effects of pragmatic interventions and non-pragmatic interventions; (iii) assesses adverse effects; and (iv) describes cost-effectiveness of interventions Methods: Data sources were Cochrane Central Register of Controlled trials, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, ERIC, CINAHL, SCOPUS and SPORTDISCUS. Studies selected included randomized controlled trials conducted in centre-based childcare including an intervention to increase objectively measured physical activity in children aged less than 6years. Data were converted into standardized mean difference (SMD) and analysed using a random effects model. Results: Overall interventions significantly improved child physical activity (SMD 0.44; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.12-0.76). Significant effects were found for interventions that included structured activity (SMD 0.53; 95% CI: 0.12-0.94), delivery by experts (SMD 1.26; 95% CI: 0.20-2.32) and used theory (SMD 0.76; 95% CI: 0.08-1.44). Non-pragmatic (SMD 0.80; 95% CI: 0.12-1.48) but not pragmatic interventions (SMD 0.10; 95% CI:-0.13-0.33) improved child physical activity. One trial reported adverse events, and no trials reported cost data. Conclusions: Intervention effectiveness varied according to intervention and trial design characteristics. Pragmatic trials were not effective, and information on cost and adverse effects was lacking. Evidence gaps remain for policymakers and practitioners regarding the effectiveness and feasibility of childcare-based physical activity interventions.
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Bartlem KM, Bowman J, Freund M, Wye PM, Barker D, McElwaine KM, Wolfenden L, Campbell EM, McElduff P, Gillham K, Wiggers J, 'Effectiveness of an intervention in increasing the provision of preventive care by community mental health services: a non-randomized, multiple baseline implementation trial', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE, 11 (2016) [C1]
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Sutherland RL, Campbell EM, Lubans DR, Morgan PJ, Nathan NK, Wolfenden L, Okely AD, Gillham KE, Hollis JL, Oldmeadow CJ, Williams AJ, Davies LJ, Wiese JS, Bisquera A, Wiggers JH, 'The Physical Activity 4 Everyone Cluster Randomized Trial 2-Year Outcomes of a School Physical Activity Intervention Among Adolescents', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 51, 195-205 (2016) [C1]
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Slattery C, Freund M, Gillham K, Knight J, Wolfenden L, Bisquera A, Wiggers J, 'Increasing smoking cessation care across a network of hospitals: an implementation study', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE, 11 (2016) [C1]
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Wolfenden L, Grimshaw J, Williams CM, Yoong SL, 'Time to consider sharing data extracted from trials included in systematic reviews', SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, 5 (2016)
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Bartlem K, Bowman J, Ross K, Freund M, Wye P, McElwaine K, Gillham K, Doherty E, Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, 'Mental health clinician attitudes to the provision of preventive care for chronic disease risk behaviours and association with care provision', BMC PSYCHIATRY, 16 (2016) [C1]
Background: Preventive care for chronic disease risk behaviours by mental health clinicians is sub-optimal. Little research has examined the association between clinician attitude... [more]
Background: Preventive care for chronic disease risk behaviours by mental health clinicians is sub-optimal. Little research has examined the association between clinician attitudes and such care delivery. This study aimed to explore: i) the attitudes of a multi-disciplinary group of community mental health clinicians regarding their perceived role, perception of client interest, and perceived self-efficacy in the provision of preventive care, ii) whether such attitudes differ by professional discipline, and iii) the association between these attitudes and clinician provision of such care. Method: A telephone survey was conducted with 151 Australian community mental health clinicians regarding their attitudes towards provision of assessment, advice and referral addressing smoking, nutrition, alcohol, and physical activity, and their reported provision of such care. Logistic regression was used to examine the association between attitudes and care delivery, and attitudinal differences by professional discipline. Results: Most clinicians reported that: their manager supported provision of preventive care; such care was part of their role; it would not jeopardise their practitioner-client relationships, clients found preventive care acceptable, and that they had the confidence, knowledge and skills to modify client health behaviours. Half reported that clients were not interested in changing their health behaviours, and one third indicated that the provision of preventive care negatively impacted on time available for delivery of acute care. The following attitudes were positively associated with the provision of preventive care: role congruence, client interest in change, and addressing health risk behaviours will not jeopardise the client-clinician relationship. Conclusions: Strategies are required to translate positive attitudes to improved client care and address attitudes which may hinder the provision of preventive care in community mental health.
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Metse AP, Wiggers J, Wye P, Moore L, Clancy R, Wolfenden L, Freund M, Van Zeist T, Stockings E, Bowman JA, 'Smoking and environmental characteristics of smokers with a mental illness, and associations with quitting behaviour and motivation; a cross sectional study', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 16 (2016) [C1]
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Yoong SL, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, Reilly K, Oldmeadow C, Wyse R, Sutherland R, Delaney T, Butler P, Janssen L, Preece S, Williams CM, 'CAFE: a multicomponent audit and feedback intervention to improve implementation of healthy food policy in primary school canteens: a randomised controlled trial', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 13 (2016) [C1]
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O'Brien KM, Wiggers J, Williams A, Campbell E, Wolfenden L, Yoong S, Robson EK, McAuley J, Haskins R, Kamper SJ, Williams C, 'Randomised controlled trial of referral to a telephone-based weight management and healthy lifestyle programme for patients with knee osteoarthritis who are overweight or obese: a study protocol', BMJ OPEN, 6 (2016)
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Kingsland M, Wiggers JH, Vashum KP, Hodder RK, Wolfenden L, 'Interventions in sports settings to reduce risky alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harm: A systematic review', Systematic Reviews, 5 (2016) [C1]
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Nathan N, Wolfenden L, Williams CM, 'Educational interventions are effective in treating childhood obesity: (PEDro synthesis)', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50, 130-131 (2016)
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Wolfenden L, Finch M, Wyse R, Clinton-McHarg T, Yoong SL, 'Time to focus on implementation: the need to re-orient research on physical activity in childcare services', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 40, 209-210 (2016)
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Clinton-McHarg T, Yoong SL, Tzelepis F, Regan T, Fielding A, Skelton E, Kingsland M, Ooi JY, Wolfenden L, 'Psychometric properties of implementation measures for public health and community settings and mapping of constructs against the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research: a systematic review', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE, 11 (2016) [C1]
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Williams A, Wiggers J, O'Brien KM, Wolfenden L, Yoong S, Campbell E, Robson E, McAuley J, Haskins R, Kamper SJ, Williams CM, 'A randomised controlled trial of a lifestyle behavioural intervention for patients with low back pain, who are overweight or obese: study protocol', BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS, 17 (2016)
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Milat AJ, Newson R, King L, Rissel C, Wolfenden L, Bauman A, Redman S, Giffin M, 'A guide to scaling up population health interventions', PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH & PRACTICE, 26 (2016)
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Karimkhani C, Trikha R, Aksut B, Jones T, Boyers LN, Schlichte M, Pederson H, Okland T, DiGuiseppi C, Nasser M, Naghavi M, Vos T, Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, Murray CJL, Dellavalle RP, 'Identifying gaps for research prioritisation: Global burden of external causes of injury as reflected in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews', INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED, 47, 1151-1157 (2016) [C1]
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Sutherland R, Reeves P, Campbell E, Lubans DR, Morgan PJ, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, Okely AD, Gillham K, Davies L, Wiggers J, 'Cost effectiveness of a multi-component school-based physical activity intervention targeting adolescents: the 'Physical Activity 4 Everyone' cluster randomized trial', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 13 (2016) [C1]
Background: Few school-based interventions have been successful in reducing physical activity decline and preventing overweight and obesity in adolescent populations. As a result,... [more]
Background: Few school-based interventions have been successful in reducing physical activity decline and preventing overweight and obesity in adolescent populations. As a result, few cost effectiveness analyses have been reported. The aim of this paper is to report the cost and cost effectiveness of the Physical Activity 4 Everyone (PA4E1) intervention which was a multi-component intervention implemented in secondary schools located in low-income communities. Cost effectiveness was assessed using both the physical activity and weight status trial outcomes. Methods: Intervention and Study Design: The PA4E1 cluster randomised controlled trial was implemented in 10 Australian secondary schools (5 intervention: 5 control) and consisted of intervention schools receiving seven physical activity promotion strategies and six additional strategies that supported school implementation of the intervention components. Costs associated with physical activity strategies, and intervention implementation strategies within the five intervention schools were estimated and compared to the costs of usual physical activity practices of schools in the control group. The total cost of implementing the intervention was estimated from a societal perspective, based on the number of enrolled students in the target grade at the start of the intervention (Grade 7, n = 837). Economic Outcomes: The economic analysis outcomes were cost and incremental cost effectiveness ratios for the following: minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per day gained, MET hours gained per person/day; Body Mass Index (BMI) unit avoided; and 10 % reduction in BMI z-score. Results: The intervention cost AUD $329,952 over 24 months, or AUD$394 per student in the intervention group. This resulted in a cost effectiveness ratio of AUD$56 ($35-$147) per additional minute of MVPA, AUD$1 ($0.6-$2.7) per MET hour gained per person per day, AUD$1408 ($788-$6,570) per BMI unit avoided, and AUD$563 ($282-$3,942) per 10 % reduction in BMI z-score. Conclusion: PA4E1 is a cost effective intervention for increasing the physical activity levels and reducing unhealthy weight gain in adolescence, a period in which physical activity typically declines. Additional modelling could explore the potential economic impact of the intervention on morbidity and mortality. Trial registration: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12612000382875.
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Wiggins J, Ruth S, Burgess K, Keane R, Stoove MA, Slavin S, Combden I, 'CREATING A DIGITAL HARM REDUCTION TOOL FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX PEOPLE EXPERIENCING CO-OCCURRING ISSUES WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS', DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, 35 74-74 (2016)
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Wolfenden L, Milat AJ, Lecathelinais C, Skelton E, Clinton-McHarg T, Williams C, Wiggers J, Chai LK, Yoong SL, 'A bibliographic review of public health dissemination and implementation research output and citation rates', Preventive Medicine Reports, 4, 441-443 (2016) [C1]
The aim of this study was to describe the research output and citation rates (academic impact) of public health dissemination and implementation research according to research des... [more]
The aim of this study was to describe the research output and citation rates (academic impact) of public health dissemination and implementation research according to research design and study type. A cross sectional bibliographic study was undertaken in 2013. All original data-based studies and review articles focusing on dissemination and implementation research that had been published in 10 randomly selected public health journals in 2008 were audited. The electronic database 'Scopus' was used to calculate 5-year citation rates for all included publications. Of the 1648 publications examined, 216 were original data-based research or literature reviews focusing on dissemination and implementation research. Of these 72% were classified as descriptive/epidemiological, 26% were intervention and just 1.9% were measurement research. Cross-sectional studies were the most common study design (47%). Reviews, randomized trials, non-randomized trials and decision/cost-effectiveness studies each represented between 6 and 10% of all output. Systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials and cohort studies were the most frequently cited study designs. The study suggests that publications that had the greatest academic impact (highest citation rates) made up only a small proportion of overall public health dissemination and implementation research output.
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Kool B, Ziersch A, Robinson P, Wolfenden L, Lowe JB, 'The 'Seven deadly sins' of rejected papers', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 40, 3-4 (2016)
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Seward K, Wolfenden L, Finch M, Wiggers J, Wyse R, Jones J, Gillham K, Yoong SL, 'Multistrategy childcare-based intervention to improve compliance with nutrition guidelines versus usual care in long day care services: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial', BMJ OPEN, 6 (2016)
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Tremain D, Freund M, Wye P, Wolfenden L, Bowman J, Dunlop A, Gillham K, Bartlem K, McElwaine K, Doherty E, Wiggers J, 'Provision of Chronic Disease Preventive Care in Community Substance Use Services: Client and Clinician Report', JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, 68, 24-30 (2016) [C1]
Introduction: People with substance use problems have a higher prevalence of modifiable health risk behaviors. Routine clinician provision of preventive care may be effective in r... [more]
Introduction: People with substance use problems have a higher prevalence of modifiable health risk behaviors. Routine clinician provision of preventive care may be effective in reducing such health behaviors. This study aimed to examine clinician provision of preventive care to clients of community substance use treatment services. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was undertaken with 386 clients and 54 clinicians of community substance use treatment services in one health district in New South Wales, Australia. Client- and clinician-reported provision of three elements of care (assessment, brief advice and referral) for three health risk behaviors (tobacco smoking, insufficient fruit and/or vegetable consumption and insufficient physical activity) was assessed, with associations with client characteristics examined. Results: Provision was highest for tobacco smoking assessment (90% client reported, 87% clinician reported) and brief advice (79% client reported, 80% clinician reported) and lowest for fruit and vegetable consumption (assessment 23%, brief advice 25%). Few clients reported being offered a referral (<. 10%). Assessment of physical activity and brief advice for all behaviors was higher for clients residing in rural/remote areas. Conclusion: Assessment and brief advice were provided to the majority of clients for smoking, but sub-optimally for the other behaviors. Further investigation of barriers to the provision of preventive care within substance use treatment settings is required, particularly for referral to ongoing support.
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Paul C, Wolfenden L, Tzelepis F, Yoong S, Bowman J, Wye P, Sherwood E, Rose S, Wiggers J, 'Nicotine replacement therapy as a smoking cessation aid among disadvantaged smokers: What answers do we need?', DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, 35, 785-789 (2016) [C1]
In Australia and New Zealand, population groups who experience social disadvantage smoke at much higher rates than the general population. As there are limited data specific to th... [more]
In Australia and New Zealand, population groups who experience social disadvantage smoke at much higher rates than the general population. As there are limited data specific to these groups regarding the success of nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation, this commentary will provide an overview of the relevant international literature supplemented with observational data relevant to the policy contexts in Australia and New Zealand. [Paul C, Wolfenden L, Tzelepis F, Yoong S, Bowman J, Wye P, Sherwood E, Rose S, Wiggers J. Nicotine replacement therapy as a smoking cessation aid among disadvantaged smokers: What answers do we need? Drug Alcohol Rev 2016;35:785¿789].
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Wolfenden L, Kingsland M, Rowland B, Dodds P, Sidey M, Sherker S, Wiggers J, 'The impact of alcohol management practices on sports club membership and revenue', HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 27, 159-161 (2016) [C1]
© Australian Health Promotion Association 2016.Issue addressed The aim of this study was to assess the impact of an alcohol management intervention on community sporting club reve... [more]
© Australian Health Promotion Association 2016.Issue addressed The aim of this study was to assess the impact of an alcohol management intervention on community sporting club revenue (total annual income) and membership (number of club players, teams and spectators). Methods The study employed a cluster randomised controlled trial design that allocated clubs either an alcohol accreditation intervention or a control condition. Club representatives completed a scripted telephone survey at baseline and again ~3 years following. Demographic information about clubs was collected along with information about club income. Results Number of players and senior teams were not significantly different between treatment groups following the intervention. The intervention group, however, showed a significantly higher mean number of spectators. Estimates of annual club income between groups at follow-up showed no significant difference in revenue. Conclusions This study found no evidence to suggest that efforts to reduce alcohol-related harm in community sporting clubs will compromise club revenue and membership. So what? These findings suggest that implementation of an intervention to improve alcohol management of sporting clubs may not have the unintended consequence of harming club viability.
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Wolfenden L, Williams CM, Wiggers J, Nathan N, Yoong SL, 'Improving the translation of health promotion interventions using effectiveness-implementation hybrid designs in program evaluations', HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 27, 204-207 (2016) [C1]
Bridging the gap between research-based evidence and public health policy and practice is a considerable challenge to public health improvement this century, requiring a rethinkin... [more]
Bridging the gap between research-based evidence and public health policy and practice is a considerable challenge to public health improvement this century, requiring a rethinking of conventional approaches to health research production and use. Traditionally the process of research translation has been viewed as linear and unidirectional, from epidemiological research to identify health problems and determinants, to efficacy and effectiveness trials and studies of strategies to maximise the implementation and dissemination of evidence-based interventions in practice. A criticism of this approach is the considerable time it takes to achieve translation of health research into practice. Hybrid evaluation designs provide one means of accelerating the research translation process by simultaneously collecting information regarding intervention impacts and implementation and dissemination strategy. However, few health promotion research trials employ such designs and often fail to report information to enable assessment of the feasibility and potential impact of implementation and dissemination strategies. In addition to intervention effects, policy makers and practitioners also want to know the impact of implementation strategies. This commentary will define the three categories of effectiveness-implementation hybrid designs, describe their application in health promotion evaluation, and discuss the potential implications of more systematic use of such designs for the translation of health promotion and evaluation.So what?Greater use of effectiveness-implementation hybrid designs may accelerate research translation by providing more practice- and policy-relevant information to end-users, more quickly.
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2016 |
Milat AJ, Newson R, King L, Rissel C, Wolfenden L, Bauman A, Redman S, Giffin M, 'A guide to scaling up population health interventions.', Public health research & practice, 26 (2016) [C1]
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Daly JB, Mackenzie LJ, Freund M, Wolfenden L, Roseby R, Wiggers JH, 'Interventions by Health Care Professionals Who Provide Routine Child Health Care to Reduce Tobacco Smoke Exposure in Children A Review and Meta-analysis', JAMA PEDIATRICS, 170, 138-147 (2016) [C1]
IMPORTANCE Reducing child exposure to tobacco smoke is a public health priority. Guidelines recommend that health care professionals in child health settings should address tobacc... [more]
IMPORTANCE Reducing child exposure to tobacco smoke is a public health priority. Guidelines recommend that health care professionals in child health settings should address tobacco smoke exposure (TSE) in children. OBJECTIVE To determine the effectiveness of interventions delivered by health care professionals who provide routine child health care in reducing TSE in children. DATA SOURCES A secondary analysis of 57 trials included in a 2014 Cochrane review and a subsequent extended searchwas performed. Controlled trials (published through June 2015) of interventions that focused on reducing child TSE, with no restrictions placed on who delivered the interventions,were identified. Secondary data extractionwas performed in August 2015. STUDY SELECTION Controlled trials of routine child health care delivered by health care professionals (physicians, nurses, medical assistants, health educators, and dieticians) that addressed the outcomes of interest (TSE reduction in children and parental smoking behaviors) were eligible for inclusion in this review and meta-Analysis. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Study details and quality characteristicswere independently extracted by 2 authors. If outcome measures were sufficiently similar, meta-Analysis was performed using the random-effects model by DerSimonian and Laird. Otherwise, the results were described narratively. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The primary outcome measurewas reduction in child TSE. Secondary outcomes of interest were parental smoking cessation, parental smoking reduction, and maternal postpartum smoking relapse prevention. RESULTS Sixteen studiesmet the selection criteria. Narrative analysis of the 6 trials that measured child TSE indicated no intervention effects relative to comparison groups. Similarly, meta-Analysis of 9 trials that measured parental smoking cessation demonstrated no overall intervention effect (n = 6399) (risk ratio 1.05; 95%CI, 0.74-1.50; P = .78). Meta-Analysis of the 3 trials that measured maternal postpartum smoking relapse prevention demonstrated a significant overall intervention effect (n = 1293) (risk ratio 1.53; 95%CI, 1.10-2.14; P = .01). High levels of study heterogeneity likely resulted from variability in outcome measures, length of follow up, intervention strategies, and unknown intervention fidelity. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Interventions delivered by health care professionals who provide routine child health care may be effective in preventing maternal smoking relapse. Further research is required to improve the effectiveness of such interventions in reducing child TSE and increasing parental smoking cessation. The findings of this meta-Analysis have policy and practice implications relating to interventions by routine pediatric health care professionals that aim to reduce child exposure to tobacco smoke.
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Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, Morgan P, Abdul Razak L, Jones J, Finch M, Sutherland R, Lecathelinais C, Gillham K, Yoong S, 'A randomised controlled trial of multiple periods of outdoor free-play to increase moderate-to-vigorous physical activity among 3 to 6 year old children attending childcare: study protocol', BMC Public Health (2016)
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Yoong SL, Dodds P, Hure A, Clinton-Mcharg T, Skelton E, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, 'Healthier options do not reduce total energy of parent intended fast food purchases for their young children: a randomised controlled trial', NUTRITION & DIETETICS, 73, 146-152 (2016) [C1]
Aim: This study aimed to assess the impact of including healthier options on fast food restaurant menus on total energy of parent-reported intended purchases and frequency to eat ... [more]
Aim: This study aimed to assess the impact of including healthier options on fast food restaurant menus on total energy of parent-reported intended purchases and frequency to eat at fast food outlets for young children. Methods: Parents from an existing health survey cohort were approached to participate. They were eligible to participate if they resided in the Hunter region in NSW, could understand English and had a child aged between 3 and 12 years. Parents were randomised using a random number function embedded in the computer assisted telephone interview software, to receive one of two hypothetical fast food menus: one with healthier options and the other without healthier options (standard menu). After receiving these menus, participants completed a second telephone survey. Parents reported intended food purchases for their nominated child and intended number of visits to the fast food outlet with the hypothetical menu. Results: There was no significant difference in total energy of parent-reported intended purchases for their child, between the standard menu with (n = 101) and without (n = 113) healthier options (P = 0.60). There was also no difference in the frequency of intending to eat at the fast food restaurant between the two groups (P = 0.80). Conclusions: The provision of healthier options in itself may not reduce the total energy of intended purchases of parents for young children at fast food restaurants.
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Wolfenden L, Regan T, Williams CM, Wiggers J, Kingsland M, Milat A, Rissel C, Bauman A, Booth D, Farrell MM, Légaré F, Zomahoun HTV, Parmenter B, Ben Charif A, Yoong SL, 'Strategies to improve the implementation of workplace-based policies or practices targeting tobacco, alcohol, diet, physical activity and obesity', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2016 (2016)
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: The primary aim of this review is to determine the effectiveness of implementation strategi... [more]
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: The primary aim of this review is to determine the effectiveness of implementation strategies for policies, practices or programmes that aim to improve health behaviours or reduce unhealthy behaviours commonly associated with risk factors for chronic disease in the workplace. Specifically, this review will target interventions that address diet, physical inactivity, obesity, risky alcohol use and tobacco use. In addition, this review will determine: the effectiveness of implementation strategies on health behaviour outcomes (nutrition, physical activity, obesity, alcohol use and smoking); the cost-effectiveness of these strategies; the existence of adverse outcomes resulting from the implementation of these strategies.
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Hollis JL, Sutherland R, Campbell L, Morgan PJ, Lubans DR, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, Okely AD, Davies L, Williams A, Cohen KE, Oldmeadow C, Gillham K, Wiggers J, 'Effects of a 'school-based' physical activity intervention on adiposity in adolescents from economically disadvantaged communities: secondary outcomes of the 'Physical Activity 4 Everyone' RCT', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY, 40, 1486-1493 (2016) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2016 |
Wolfenden L, Jones J, Williams CM, Finch M, Wyse RJ, Kingsland M, Tzelepis F, Wiggers J, Williams AJ, Seward K, Small T, Welch V, Booth D, Yoong SL, 'Strategies to improve the implementation of healthy eating, physical activity and obesity prevention policies, practices or programmes within childcare services', COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS (2016) [C1]
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Hollis JL, Williams AJ, Sutherland R, Campbell E, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, Morgan PJ, Lubans DR, Wiggers J, 'A systematic review and meta-analysis of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels in elementary school physical education lessons', PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 86, 34-54 (2016) [C1]
Objective: To examine elementary school students' moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) levels during physical education (PE) lessons. Methods: A systematic search of... [more]
Objective: To examine elementary school students' moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) levels during physical education (PE) lessons. Methods: A systematic search of nine electronic databases was conducted (PROSPERO2014:CRD42014009649). Studies were eligible if they were in English; published between 2005-April 2014; assessed MVPA levels in PE lessons of elementary school children (aged four-12 years); and used an objective MVPA measure. Two reviewers retrieved articles, assessed risk of bias, and performed data extraction. The findings were synthesised using a meta-analysis. Results: The search yielded 5132 articles. Thirteen studies from nine countries met the inclusion criteria. Eight studies measured MVPA through observational measures, five used accelerometry and one used heart rate monitoring. The percentage of PE lesson time spent in MVPA ranged between 11.4-88.5%. Meta-analysis of seven studies (direct observations; 4 accelerometers) found that children spent a mean (95% CI) 44.8 (28.2-61.4)% of PE lesson time in MVPA. When measured using direct observation and accelerometers, children spent 57.6 (47.3-68.2) and 32.6 (5.9-59.3)% of PE lesson time in MVPA, respectively. The review has limitations; the search strategy was restricted to studies in English; theses, dissertations and conference abstracts were excluded; and six studies that provided insufficient data were excluded from the meta-analysis. Conclusion: MVPA levels during elementary school PE lessons do not meet the United States Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and the United Kingdom's Association of Physical Education recommendation (50% of lesson time), but is higher than estimated in the previous review (34.2%). Interventions to increase MVPA in PE lessons are needed.
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Gilligan C, Wolfenden L, Foxcroft DR, Kingsland M, Williams AJ, Hodder RK, Small T, Sherker S, Rae J, Tindall J, Stockings E, Wiggers J, 'Family-based prevention programs for alcohol use in young people', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2016 (2016)
This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: To assess the effectiveness of universal, selective and indicated family-based preventio... [more]
This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: To assess the effectiveness of universal, selective and indicated family-based prevention programs in preventing alcohol use, or problem drinking, in school-aged children (up to 18 years of age). Specifically, on these outcomes, the review aims: To assess the effectiveness of universal family-based prevention programs for all children up to 18 years ('universal interventions'). To assess the effectiveness of selective family-based prevention programs for children up to 18 years at elevated risk of alcohol use or problem drinking ('selective interventions'). To assess the effectiveness of indicated family-based prevention programs for children up to 18 years currently consuming alcohol ('indicated interventions').
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Wolfenden L, Milat AJ, Lecathelinais C, Sanson-Fisher RW, Carey ML, Bryant J, Waller A, Wiggers J, Clinton-McHarg T, Yoong SL, 'What is generated and what is used: a description of public health research output and citation', EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 26, 523-525 (2016) [C1]
The aim of this short report was to describe the output and citation rates of public health. Data-based publications and literature reviews from the year 2008, and their 5-year ci... [more]
The aim of this short report was to describe the output and citation rates of public health. Data-based publications and literature reviews from the year 2008, and their 5-year citation rates were extracted from 10 randomly selected public health journals. In total, 86.2% of publications were descriptive/epidemiological studies, 56.8% used cross-sectional (56.8%) designs and 77.8% were classified as research translation stage 2. Reviews and publications describing randomized controlled trials were the most highly cited, but were infrequently published. Strategies to address the discordance between public health research output and research citation may improve the impact of public health research.
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Yoong SL, Chai LK, Williams CM, Wiggers J, Finch M, Wolfenden L, 'Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Interventions Targeting Sleep and Their Impact on Child Body Mass Index, Diet, and Physical Activity', OBESITY, 24, 1140-1147 (2016) [C1]
Objective This review aimed to examine the impact of interventions involving an explicit sleep component on child body mass index (BMI), diet, and physical activity. Methods A sys... [more]
Objective This review aimed to examine the impact of interventions involving an explicit sleep component on child body mass index (BMI), diet, and physical activity. Methods A systematic search was undertaken in six databases to identify randomized controlled trials examining the impact of interventions with a sleep component on child BMI, dietary intake, and/or physical activity. A random effects meta-analysis was conducted assessing the impact of included interventions on child BMI. Results Of the eight included trials, three enforced a sleep protocol and five targeted sleep as part of multicomponent behavioral interventions either exclusively or together with nutrition and physical activity. Meta-analysis of three studies found that multicomponent behavioral interventions involving a sleep component were not significantly effective in changing child BMI (n = 360,-0.04 kg/m2 [-0.18, 0.11], I2 = 0%); however, only one study included in the meta-analysis successfully changed sleep duration in children. There were some reported improvements to adolescent diet, and only one trial examined the impact on child physical activity, where a significant effect was observed. Conclusions Findings from the included studies suggest that where improvements in child sleep duration were achieved, a positive impact on child BMI, nutrition, and physical activity was also observed.
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Wiggers JH, Hacker A, Kingsland M, Lecathelinais C, Tindall J, Bowman JA, Wolfenden L, 'Facilitating police recording of the alcohol-related characteristics of assault incidents: A stepped wedge implementation trial', DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, 35, 30-39 (2016) [C1]
Introduction and Aims: Enforcement of liquor licensing laws is limited by inadequate police information systems. This study aimed to: (i) determine the effectiveness of an interve... [more]
Introduction and Aims: Enforcement of liquor licensing laws is limited by inadequate police information systems. This study aimed to: (i) determine the effectiveness of an intervention in facilitating police recording of the alcohol consumption characteristics of people involved in assaults; and (ii) describe such characteristics by geographic area and setting of alcohol consumption.Design and Methods: A stepped wedge trial was conducted across New South Wales, Australia. An intervention to facilitate police recording of alcohol consumption information for people involved in incidents was implemented. For people involved in an assault the proportion for which alcohol consumption information was recorded was assessed. The proportion of assaults that were alcohol related, the proportions of people that consumed alcohol prior to the assault, were intoxicated, and had consumed alcohol in various settings, are described.Results: Post-intervention, alcohol consumption information was recorded for 85-100% of people involved in an assault incident. The proportion of incidents recorded as alcohol-related increased significantly (26-44.5%; P<0.0001). The proportion of assaults classified as alcohol related was significantly greater in regional/rural areas (50-47%) than in metropolitan areas (38%). More people in metropolitan areas (54%) consumed alcohol on licensed premises prior to an assault than in regional/rural areas (39-42%), with approximately 70% of persons intoxicated regardless of setting of alcohol consumption. Twenty percent of premises accounted for 60% of assaults linked to licensed premises.Discussion and Conclusions: The intervention was effective in enhancing the recording of alcohol-related information for assault incidents. Such information could enhance targeted policing of liquor licensing laws. [Wiggers JH, Hacker A, Kingsland M, Lecathelinais C, Tindall J, Bowman JA, Wolfenden L. Facilitating police recording of the alcohol-related characteristics of assault incidents: A stepped wedge implementation trial. Drug Alcohol Rev 2015;00:000-000].
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O Brien KM, Williams A, Wiggers J, Wolfenden L, Yoong S, Campbell E, Kamper SJ, McAuley J, Attia J, Oldmeadow C, Williams CM, 'Effectiveness of a healthy lifestyle intervention for low back pain and osteoarthritis of the knee: Protocol and statistical analysis plan for two randomised controlled trials', Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 20, 477-489 (2016)
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Hodder RK, Freund M, Bowman J, Wolfenden L, Gillham K, Dray J, Wiggers J, 'Association between adolescent tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug use and individual and environmental resilience protective factors', BMJ Open, 6 (2016) [C1]
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2016 |
James E, Freund M, Booth A, Duncan MJ, Johnson N, Short CE, Wolfenden L, Stacey FG, Kay-Lambkin F, Vandelanotte C, 'Comparative efficacy of simultaneous versus sequential multiple health behavior change interventions among adults: A systematic review of randomised trials', PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 89, 211-223 (2016) [C1]
Background: Growing evidence points to the benefits of addressing multiple health behaviors rather than single behaviors. Purpose: This review evaluates the relative effectiveness... [more]
Background: Growing evidence points to the benefits of addressing multiple health behaviors rather than single behaviors. Purpose: This review evaluates the relative effectiveness of simultaneous and sequentially delivered multiple health behavior change (MHBC) interventions. Secondary aims were to identify: a) the most effective spacing of sequentially delivered components; b) differences in efficacy of MHBC interventions for adoption/cessation behaviors and lifestyle/addictive behaviors, and c) differences in trial retention between simultaneously and sequentially delivered interventions. Methods: MHBC intervention trials published up to October 2015 were identified through a systematic search. Eligible trials were randomised controlled trials that directly compared simultaneous and sequential delivery of a MHBC intervention. A narrative synthesis was undertaken. Results: Six trials met the inclusion criteria and across these trials the behaviors targeted were smoking, diet, physical activity, and alcohol consumption. Three trials reported a difference in intervention effect between a sequential and simultaneous approach in at least one behavioral outcome. Of these, two trials favoured a sequential approach on smoking. One trial favoured a simultaneous approach on fat intake. There was no difference in retention between sequential and simultaneous approaches. Conclusions: There is limited evidence regarding the relative effectiveness of sequential and simultaneous approaches. Given only three of the six trials observed a difference in intervention effectiveness for one health behavior outcome, and the relatively consistent finding that the sequential and simultaneous approaches were more effective than a usual/minimal care control condition, it appears that both approaches should be considered equally efficacious. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42015027876.
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Yoong SL, Jones J, Marshall J, Wiggers J, Seward K, Finch M, Fielding A, Wolfenden L, 'A theory-based evaluation of a dissemination intervention to improve childcare cooks' intentions to implement nutritional guidelines on their menus', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE, 11 (2016) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
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Yoong SL, Finch M, Nathan N, Wiggers J, Lecathelinais C, Jones J, Dodds P, Wolfenden L, 'A longitudinal study assessing childcare services' adoption of obesity prevention policies and practices', JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH, 52, 765-770 (2016) [C1]
Aim: Despite ongoing investments to improve the obesogenic environments of childcare settings, little is known regarding how these services have changed their physical activity an... [more]
Aim: Despite ongoing investments to improve the obesogenic environments of childcare settings, little is known regarding how these services have changed their physical activity and nutrition-promoting practices. This study aims to describe changes in the proportion of Australian childcare services that have adopted best-practice healthy eating and physical activity practices between 2006 and 2013 and to assess whether adoption varied by socio-economic status and locality. Methods: A randomly selected sample of nominated supervisors (n = 358) from childcare services located in New South Wales, Australia, participated in a telephone survey in 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2013. Supervisors reported on their service's adoption of six practices: (i) having written nutrition and physical activity policies; (ii) staff trained in physical activity and nutrition in the past year; (iii) scheduled time for fundamental movement skills and (iv) outdoor play; (v) weekly or less screen time opportunities; and (vi) serving only non-sweetened beverages. Results: A significant increase in the prevalence of services adopting all but one practice, between 2006 and 2013 was identified. Ninety one percent of services adopted four or more practices, a significant increase from 38% in 2006. There were no differences in the proportion of services adopting each practice by locality and socio-economic status. Conclusions: Government investment in obesity prevention programmes can equitably improve childcare service's adoption of healthy eating and physical activity promoting practices on a jurisdiction-wide basis. The establishment of a routine system to monitor adoption of a broader range of practices by childcare services is warranted.
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Open Research Newcastle |
2016 |
Reilly K, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, Sutherland R, Wyse R, Yoong SL, 'Validity of four measures in assessing school canteen menu compliance with state-based healthy canteen policy', HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 27, 215-221 (2016) [C1]
Issue addressed In order to assess the impact of healthy school canteen policies on food availability for students, valid methods of measuring compliance are needed that can be ap... [more]
Issue addressed In order to assess the impact of healthy school canteen policies on food availability for students, valid methods of measuring compliance are needed that can be applied at scale. The aim of this study is to assess the validity and direct cost of four methods to assess policy compliance: 1) principal and 2) canteen manager self-report via a computer-assisted telephone interview; and 3) comprehensive and 4) quick menu audits by dietitians, compared with observations. Methods A cross-sectional study took place in the Hunter region of NSW, Australia, in a sample of 38 primary schools that had previously participated in a randomised controlled trial to improve healthy canteen policy compliance. Policy compliance was assessed using the four methods specified above. Percentage agreement, kappa, sensitivity and specificity compared with observations was calculated together with the direct time taken and costs of each method. Indirect costs (including set-up costs) for all measures have not been included. Results Agreement with observations was substantial for the quick menu audit (kappa=0.68), and moderate for the comprehensive menu audit (kappa=0.42). Principal and canteen manager self-report resulted in poor agreement and low specificity with the gold standard. The self-reported measures had the lowest cost, followed by the quick menu audit and lastly the comprehensive menu audit. Conclusion The quick menu audit represents a valid and potentially low-cost method of supporting policy implementation at scale. So what? This study demonstrates that a quick menu audit represents a valid measure of undertaking assessment of school canteen policy compliance at a population level.
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Sutherland R, Campbell E, Lubans DR, Morgan PJ, Okely AD, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, Wiese J, Gillham K, Hollis J, Wiggers J, ''Physical Activity 4 Everyone' school-based intervention to prevent decline in adolescent physical activity levels: 12 month (mid-intervention) report on a cluster randomised trial', BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 50, 488-U72 (2016) [C1]
Background: Adolescence is a recognised period of physical activity decline, particularly among low-income communities. We report the 12-month (midpoint) effects of a 2-year multi... [more]
Background: Adolescence is a recognised period of physical activity decline, particularly among low-income communities. We report the 12-month (midpoint) effects of a 2-year multicomponent physical activity intervention implemented in disadvantaged secondary schools. Methods: A cluster randomised trial was undertaken in 10 secondary schools located in disadvantaged areas in New South Wales, Australia. Students in Grade 7 were recruited, with follow-up in Grade 8. The intervention was guided by socioecological theory and included seven physical activity strategies, and six implementation adoption strategies. The primary outcome was mean minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per day assessed using Actigraph GT3X accelerometers. Outcome data were analysed using repeated measures linear mixed models. Results: At baseline, 1150 (93%) students participated in the data collection (mean age 12 years, 48% boys) and 1050 (79%) students participated at 12-month follow-up. By the 12-month follow-up, the six implementation adoption strategies had been used to support schools to deliver four of the seven physical activity elements. There was a significant group-by-time interaction for mean minutes of MVPA per day in favour of the intervention group (adjusted difference between groups at follow-up=3.85 min, 95% CI (0.79 to 6.91), p=0.01), including significantly more vigorous physical activity (2.45 min, p=0.01), equating to 27 min more MVPA per week. Summary: At 12-month follow-up, the intervention had reduced the decline in physical activity among adolescents from disadvantaged schools. The intervention may assist students to meet physical activity guidelines.
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Wyse R, Wolfenden L, Bisquera A, 'Characteristics of the home food environment that mediate immediate and sustained increases in child fruit and vegetable consumption: mediation analysis from the Healthy Habits cluster randomised controlled trial', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 12 (2015) [C1]
Background: The home food environment can influence the development of dietary behaviours in children, and interventions that modify characteristics of the home food environment h... [more]
Background: The home food environment can influence the development of dietary behaviours in children, and interventions that modify characteristics of the home food environment have been shown to increase children's fruit and vegetable consumption. However to date, interventions to increase children's fruit and vegetable consumption have generally produced only modest effects. Mediation analysis can help in the design of more efficient and effective interventions by identifying the mechanisms through which interventions have an effect. This study aimed to identify characteristics of the home food environment that mediated immediate and sustained increases in children's fruit and vegetable consumption following the 4-week Healthy Habits telephone-based parent intervention. Method: Analysis was conducted using 2-month (immediate) and 12-month (sustained) follow-up data from a cluster randomised control trial of a home food environment intervention to increase the fruit and vegetable consumption of preschool children. Using recursive path analysis, a series of mediation models were created to investigate the direct and indirect effects of immediate and sustained changes to characteristics of the home food environment (fruit and vegetable availability, accessibility, parent intake, parent providing behaviour, role-modelling, mealtime eating practices, child feeding strategies, and pressure to eat), on the change in children's fruit and vegetable consumption. Results: Of the 394 participants in the randomised trial, 357 and 329 completed the 2- and 12-month follow-up respectively. The final mediation model suggests that the effect of the intervention on the children's fruit and vegetable consumption was mediated by parent fruit and vegetable intake and parent provision of these foods at both 2- and 12-month follow-up. Conclusion: Analysis of data from the Healthy Habits trial suggests that two environmental variables (parental intake and parent providing) mediate the immediate and sustained effect of the intervention, and it is recommended these variables be targeted in subsequent home food environment interventions to bring about immediate and sustained changes in child fruit and vegetable intake. Trial registration:ACTRN12609000820202 .
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Johnson NA, Kypri K, Latter J, McElduff P, Attia J, Saitz R, Saunders JB, Wolfenden L, Dunlop A, Doran C, McCambridge J, 'Effect of telephone follow-up on retention and balance in an alcohol intervention trial', Preventive Medicine Reports, 2, 746-749 (2015) [C1]
Objectives: Telephone follow-up is not currently recommended as a strategy to improve retention in randomized trials. The aims of this study were to estimate the effect of telepho... [more]
Objectives: Telephone follow-up is not currently recommended as a strategy to improve retention in randomized trials. The aims of this study were to estimate the effect of telephone follow-up on retention, identify participant characteristics predictive of questionnaire completion during or after telephone follow-up, and estimate the effect of including participants who provided follow-up data during or after telephone follow-up on balance between randomly allocated groups in a trial estimating the effect of electronic alcohol screening and brief intervention on alcohol consumption in hospital outpatients with hazardous or harmful drinking. Method: Trial participants were followed up 6. months after randomization (June-December 2013) using e-mails containing a hyperlink to a web-based questionnaire when possible and by post otherwise. Telephone follow-up was attempted after two written reminders and participants were invited to complete the questionnaire by telephone when contact was made. Results: Retention before telephone follow-up was 62.1% (520/837) and 82.8% (693/837) afterward: an increase of 20.7% (173/837). Therefore, 55% (95% CI 49%-60%) of the 317 participants who had not responded after two written reminders responded during or after the follow-up telephone call. Age. <. 55. years, a higher AUDIT-C score and provision of a mobile/cell phone number were predictive of questionnaire completion during or after telephone follow-up. Balance between randomly allocated groups was present before and after inclusion of participants who completed the questionnaire during or after telephone follow-up. Conclusion: Telephone follow-up improved retention in this randomized trial without affecting balance between the randomly allocated groups.
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Open Research Newcastle |
2015 |
Wolfenden L, Jones J, Finch M, Wyse RJ, Yoong SL, Steele EJ, Williams AJ, Wiggers J, Small T, Seward K, Williams CM, 'Strategies to improve the implementation of healthy eating, physical activity and obesity prevention policies, practices or programmes within childcare services', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2015 (2015)
This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: The primary aim of the review is to examine the effectiveness of strategies aimed at imp... [more]
This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: The primary aim of the review is to examine the effectiveness of strategies aimed at improving the implementation by childcare services of policies, practices or programmes that promote child healthy eating, physical activity and/or obesity prevention. The secondary aims of the review are to: describe the impact of such strategies on childcare service staffknowledge, skills or attitudes; describe the cost or cost-effectiveness of such strategies; describe any adverse effects of such strategies on childcare services, service staffor children; examine the effect of such strategies on child diet, physical activity or weight status.
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2015 |
Williams C, Nathan N, Wyse R, yoong S, delaney T, Wiggers JH, sutherland R, freund M, Hodder R, wolfenden L, 'Strategies for enhancing the implementation of school-based policies or practices targeting risk factors for chronic disease (protocol)', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2015)
This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: The primary aims of the review are to examine the effectiveness of strategies aiming to ... [more]
This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: The primary aims of the review are to examine the effectiveness of strategies aiming to improve the implementation of school-based policies, programs or practices that aim to promote healthy or reduce unhealthy behaviours relating to child diet, physical activity, obesity, or tobacco or alcohol use. Secondary objectives of the review are to: examine the effectiveness of implementation strategies on health behavioural (e.g. fruit and vegetable consumption) and anthropometric outcomes (e.g. BMI, weight); describe the impact of such strategies on the knowledge, skills or attitudes of stakeholders involved in implementing health promoting policies, programs or practices; describe the cost or cost effectiveness of such strategies; describe any unintended adverse effects of strategies on schools, school staff or children.
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2015 |
Jones J, Wyse R, Finch M, Lecathelinais C, Wiggers J, Marshall J, Falkiner M, Pond N, Yoong SL, Hollis J, Fielding A, Dodds P, Clinton-McHarg T, Freund M, McElduff P, Gillham K, Wolfenden L, 'Effectiveness of an intervention to facilitate the implementation of healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices in childcare services: a randomised controlled trial', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE, 10 (2015) [C1]
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Pederson H, Okland T, Boyers LN, Karimkhani C, Rosenfeld RM, Nasser M, Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, Kyu HH, Serina PT, Coggeshall M, Dellavalle RP, 'Identifying Otolaryngology Systematic Review Research Gaps Comparing Global Burden of Disease 2010 Results With Cochrane Database of Systematic Review Content', JAMA OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 141, 67-72 (2015) [C1]
IMPORTANCE: Burden of disease should inform research prioritization. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether systematic reviews and protocols published in the Cochrane Database of Systema... [more]
IMPORTANCE: Burden of disease should inform research prioritization. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether systematic reviews and protocols published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR) appropriately reflect disease burden for otolaryngologic conditions as measured by the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2010 project. DESIGN: Two investigators independently assessed 10 otolaryngologic conditions in CDSR for systematic review and protocol representation from March to June 2014. The otolaryngologic diseases were matched to their respective GBD 2010 disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) to assess their correlation. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES: Relationship of CDSR representation (based on systematic reviews and protocols) with percentage of total 2010 DALYs, 2010 DALY rank, and DALY percentage change from 1990 to 2010 for 10 otolaryngologic conditions. RESULTS: All 10 otolaryngologic conditions were represented by at least 1 systematic review in CDSR. The number of reviews and protocols in CDSR was well matched with GBD 2010 disability metrics for only 1 disease, mouth cancer. Upper respiratory infections, otitis media, thyroid cancer, and cleft lip and cleft palate were overrepresented in CDSR, and esophageal cancer, "other hearing loss," nasopharynx cancer, larynx cancer, and "cancer of other part of pharynx and oropharynx" were underrepresented. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: The representation of otolaryngologic conditions in CDSR correlates poorly with DALY metrics. The results of this study may guide future research prioritization and allocation of funds.
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Hills A, Nathan N, Robinson K, Fox D, Wolfenden L, 'Improvement in primary school adherence to the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy in 2007 and 2010', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 26 89-92 (2015) [C1]
Issue addressed Since 2005, a government-endorsed strategy guiding food sold in New South Wales school canteens has been in place. This study describes the changes in school cante... [more]
Issue addressed Since 2005, a government-endorsed strategy guiding food sold in New South Wales school canteens has been in place. This study describes the changes in school canteen food between 2007 and 2010 and characterises schools most likely to adhere to strategy guidelines. Methods Menus obtained from a cohort of primary and central schools in the Hunter New England region of New South Wales were audited using a traffic light system of classification. Energy dense, nutrient-poor or 'red' items are restricted; 'amber' are to be selected carefully and healthier 'green' items are encouraged. Results In 2007, 7% of schools had no red items on their menu. In 2010, this improved to 22% (P<0.05). In 2010, small schools (OR=1.9, 95% CI=1.25-3.05, P=0.003); lower socioeconomic schools (OR=1.3, 95% CI=1.02-1.78, P=0.03); non-government (OR=1.7, 95% CI=1.22-2.23, P=0.001) and rural schools (OR=1.7, 95% CI=1.30-2.25, P<0.001) had higher odds of having red items on the menu. No significant change occurred in the proportion of green foods listed for sale between 2007 and 2010. Conclusions Proportion of schools adhering to strategy guidelines had increased slightly, however, most continue to list red items for regular sale. So what? For health policies to improve public health they need implementation. Findings suggest more work is required, particularly in small schools, rural schools and non-government schools.
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Wolfenden L, Ziersch A, Robinson P, Lowe J, Wiggers J, 'Reducing research waste and improving research impact', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 39, 303-304 (2015) [C3]
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Dray J, Bowman J, Wolfenden L, Campbell E, Freund M, Hodder R, Wiggers J, 'Systematic review of universal resilience interventions targeting child and adolescent mental health in the school setting: review protocol', SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, 4 (2015) [C3]
© 2015 Dray et al. Background: The mental health of children and adolescents is a key area of health concern internationally. Previous empirical studies suggest that resilience ma... [more]
© 2015 Dray et al. Background: The mental health of children and adolescents is a key area of health concern internationally. Previous empirical studies suggest that resilience may act as a protective mechanism towards the development of mental health problems. Resilience refers to the ability to employ a collection of protective factors to return to or maintain positive mental health following disadvantage or adversity. Schools represent a potential setting within which protective factors of all children and adolescents may be fostered through resilience-focussed interventions. Despite this potential, limited research has investigated the effectiveness of universal school-based resilience-focussed interventions on mental health outcomes in children and adolescents. The objective of the present review is to assess the effects of universal school-based resilience-focussed interventions, relative to a comparison group, on mental health outcomes in children and adolescents. Methods/design: Eligible studies will be randomised (including cluster-randomised) controlled trials of universal interventions explicitly described as resilience-focussed or comprising strategies to strengthen a minimum of three internal protective factors, targeting children aged 5 to 18 years, implemented within schools, and reporting a mental health outcome. Screening for studies will be conducted across six electronic databases: MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), Excerpta Medica database (EMBASE), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL). Two reviewers will retrieve eligible articles, assess risk of bias, and extract data. Where studies are sufficiently homogenous and reported outcomes are amenable for pooled synthesis, meta-analysis will be performed. Narrative description will be used to synthesise trial outcome data where data cannot be combined or heterogeneity exists. Discussion: This review will aid in building an evidence base for the effectiveness of universal school-based resilience-focussed interventions and in doing so provide an opportunity to better inform the development of interventions to potentially prevent mental health problems in child and adolescent populations. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42015025908
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Rowland BC, Wolfenden L, Dodds P, Kingsland M, Gillham KE, Wiggers JH, 'The impact of a hypothetical designated driver program on intended alcohol-related behavior: an RCT', HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL, 30 7-15 (2015) [C1]
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Yoong SL, Hall A, Williams CM, Skelton E, Oldmeadow C, Wiggers J, Karimkhani C, Boyers LN, Dellavalle RP, Hilton J, Wolfenden L, 'Alignment of systematic reviews published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and the Database of Abstracts and Reviews of Effectiveness with global burden-of-disease data: a bibliographic analysis', JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH, 69, 708-714 (2015) [C1]
Background: Systematic reviews of high-quality evidence are used to inform policy and practice. To improve community health, the production of such reviews should align with burde... [more]
Background: Systematic reviews of high-quality evidence are used to inform policy and practice. To improve community health, the production of such reviews should align with burden of disease. This study aims to assess if the volume of research output from systematic reviews proportionally aligns with burden of disease assessed using percentages of mortality and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). Methods: A cross-sectional audit of reviews published between January 2012 and August 2013 in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR) and Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE) was undertaken. Percentages of mortality and DALYs were obtained from the 2010 Global Burden of Disease study. Standardised residual differences (SRD) based on percentages of mortality and DALYs were calculated, where conditions with SRD of more than or less than three were considered overstudied or understudied, respectively. Results: 1029 reviews from CDSR and 1928 reviews from DARE were examined. There was a significant correlation between percentage DALYs and systematic reviews published in CDSR and DARE databases (CDSR: r=0.68, p=0.001; DARE: r=0.60, p < 0.001). There was no significant correlation between percentage mortality and number of systematic reviews published in either database (CDSR: r=0.34, p=0.14; DARE: r=0.22, p=0.34). Relative to percentage of mortality, mental and behavioural disorders, musculoskeletal conditions and other non-communicable diseases were overstudied. Maternal disorders were overstudied relative to percentages of mortality and DALYs in CDSR. Conclusions: The focus of systematic reviews is moderately correlated with DALYs. A number of conditions may be overstudied relative to percentage of mortality particularly in the context of health and medical reviews.
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Finch M, Yoong SL, Thomson RJ, Seward K, Cooney M, Jones J, Fielding A, Wiggers J, Gillham K, Wolfendent L, 'A pragmatic randomised controlled trial of an implementation intervention to increase healthy eating and physical activity-promoting policies, and practices in centre-based childcare services: study protocol', BMJ OPEN, 5 (2015) [C3]
Background: Promotion of healthy eating and physical activity in early childhood is recommended as a global chronic disease prevention strategy. Centre-based childcare services re... [more]
Background: Promotion of healthy eating and physical activity in early childhood is recommended as a global chronic disease prevention strategy. Centre-based childcare services represent a promising setting to provide children with opportunities to improve healthy eating and physical activity. Evidence to inform implementation of childcare obesity prevention guidelines into routine practice in childcare, however, is lacking. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of an intervention, delivered to childcare staff, aiming to increasing service implementation of healthy eating and physical activity-promoting policies and practices. Methods and analysis: A pragmatic parallel group randomised controlled trial will be undertaken with 165 childcare services in the Hunter New England region of New South Wales, Australia. Services will be randomised to receive either a 10-month evidence-based performance review intervention with other resources to support practice change, or to a waitlist control group. The primary trial outcome is the proportion of services implementing all of the following recommended healthy eating and physical activity promoting practices: written nutrition, physical activity and small screen recreation policies; providing information to families regarding healthy eating (including breastfeeding), physical activity and small screen time; providing twice weekly healthy eating learning experiences to children; providing water and only plain milk to children; providing fundamental movement skills activities for children every day; and limiting and using electronic screen time more for educational purposes and learning experiences. Effectiveness will be assessed using a telephone interview of practice implementation with childcare staff at baseline and 12 months following baseline. Ethics and dissemination: The study was approved by the Hunter New England Human Research Ethics Committee and the University of Newcastle Human Research Ethics Committee. Study findings will be disseminated widely through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Trial registration number: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12614000972628.
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Yoong SL, Williams CM, Finch M, Wyse R, Jones J, Freund M, Wiggers JH, Nathan N, Dodds P, Wolfenden L, 'Childcare Service Centers' Preferences and Intentions to Use a Web-Based Program to Implement Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Policies and Practices: A Cross-Sectional Study', JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH, 17 (2015)
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Wolfenden L, Kingsland M, Rowland BC, Dodds P, Gillham K, Yoong SL, Sidey M, Wiggers J, 'Improving availability, promotion and purchase of fruit and vegetable and non sugar-sweetened drink products at community sporting clubs: A randomised trial', International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 12 (2015) [C1]
Background: Amateur sporting clubs represent an attractive setting for health promotion. This study assesses the impact of a multi-component intervention on the availability, prom... [more]
Background: Amateur sporting clubs represent an attractive setting for health promotion. This study assesses the impact of a multi-component intervention on the availability, promotion and purchase of fruit and vegetable and non sugar -sweetened drink products from community sporting club canteens. We also assessed the impact the intervention on sporting club revenue from the sale of food and beverages. Method: A repeat cross-sectional, parallel group, cluster randomized controlled trial was undertaken with amateur community football clubs in New South Wales, Australia. The intervention was conducted over 2.5 winter sporting seasons and sought to improve the availability and promotion of fruit and vegetables and non sugar-sweetened drinks in sporting club canteens. Trial outcomes were assessed via telephone surveys of sporting club representatives and members. Results: Eighty five sporting clubs and 1143 club members participated in the study. Relative to the control group, at follow-up, clubs allocated to the intervention were significantly more likely to have fruit and vegetable products available at the club canteen (OR = 5.13; 95% CI 1.70-15.38), were more likely to promote fruit and vegetable selection using reduced pricing and meal deals (OR = 34.48; 95% CI 4.18-250.00) and members of intervention clubs were more likely to report purchase of fruit and vegetable (OR = 2.58 95% CI; 1.08-6.18) and non sugar -sweetened drink (OR = 1.56; 95% CI 1.09-2.25) products. There was no significant difference between groups in the annual club revenue from food and non-alcoholic beverage sales. Conclusion: The findings demonstrate that the intervention can improve the nutrition environment of sporting clubs and the purchasing behaviour of members. Trial registration: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: ACTRN12609000224224.
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Rowland BC, Wolfenden L, Gillham K, Kingsland M, Richardson B, Wiggers J, 'Is alcohol and community sport a good mix? Alcohol management, consumption and social capital in community sports clubs', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 39, 210-215 (2015) [C1]
Objective: Community sports clubs provide an important contribution to the health and wellbeing of individuals and the community; however, they have also been associated with risk... [more]
Objective: Community sports clubs provide an important contribution to the health and wellbeing of individuals and the community; however, they have also been associated with risky alcohol consumption. This study assessed whether a club's alcohol management strategies were related to risky alcohol consumption by members and levels of social capital, as measured in terms of participation in and perceived safety of the club. Method: A total of 723 sports club members from 33 community football clubs in New South Wales, Australia, completed a computer assisted telephone interview (CATI) and a management representative from each club also completed a CATI. The club representative reported on the club's implementation of 11 alcohol management practices, while club members reported their alcohol consumption and perceived levels of safety at the club and participation in the club. Results: A structural equation model identified having the bar open for more than four hours; having alcohol promotions; and serving intoxicated patrons were associated with increased risky alcohol consumption while at the club; which in turn was associated with lower levels of perceived club safety and member participation. Conclusion and implications: The positive contribution of community sports clubs to the community may be diminished by specific inadequate alcohol management practices. Changing alcohol management practices can reduce alcohol consumption, and possibly increase perceived aspects of social capital, such as safety and participation.
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Kingsland M, Wolfenden L, Tindall J, Rowland B, Sidey M, Mcelduff P, Wiggers JH, 'Improving the implementation of responsible alcohol management practices by community sporting clubs: A randomised controlled trial', Drug and Alcohol Review, 34, 447-457 (2015) [C1]
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Kingsland M, Wolfenden L, Tindall J, Rowland BC, Lecathelinais C, Gillham KE, Dodds P, Sidey MN, Rogerson JC, McElduff P, Crundall I, Wiggers JH, 'Tackling risky alcohol consumption in sport: A cluster randomised controlled trial of an alcohol management intervention with community football clubs', Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 69, 993-999 (2015) [C1]
Background An increased prevalence of risky alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harm has been reported for members of sporting groups and at sporting venues compared with non-... [more]
Background An increased prevalence of risky alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harm has been reported for members of sporting groups and at sporting venues compared with non-sporting populations. While sports clubs and venues represent opportune settings to implement strategies to reduce such risks, no controlled trials have been reported. The purpose of the study was to examine the effectiveness of an alcohol management intervention in reducing risky alcohol consumption and the risk of alcohol-related harm among community football club members. Method A cluster randomised controlled trial of an alcohol management intervention was undertaken with non-elite, community football clubs and their members in New South Wales, Australia. Risky alcohol consumption (5+ drinks) at the club and risk of alcohol-related harm using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) were measured at baseline and postintervention. Results Eighty-eight clubs participated in the trial (n=43, Intervention; n=45, Control) and separate cross-sectional samples of club members completed the baseline (N=1411) and postintervention (N=1143) surveys. Postintervention, a significantly lower proportion of intervention club members reported: risky alcohol consumption at the club (Intervention: 19%; Control: 24%; OR: 0.63 (95% CI 0.40 to 1.00); p=0.05); risk of alcohol-related harm (Intervention: 38%; Control: 45%; OR: 0.58 (95% CI 0.38 to 0.87); p<0.01); alcohol consumption risk (Intervention: 47%; Control: 55%; OR: 0.60 (95% CI 0.41 to 0.87); p<0.01) and possible alcohol dependence (Intervention: 1%; Control: 4%; OR: 0.20 (95% CI 0.06 to 0.65); p<0.01). Conclusions With large numbers of people worldwide playing, watching and sports officiating, enhancing club-based alcohol management interventions could make a substantial contribution to reducing the burden of alcohol misuse in communities.
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Yoong SL, Clinton-McHarg T, Wolfenden L, 'Systematic reviews examining implementation of research into practice and impact on population health are needed', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY, 68, 788-791 (2015) [C1]
Objectives To examine the research translation phase focus (T1-T4) of systematic reviews published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR) and Database of Abstracts ... [more]
Objectives To examine the research translation phase focus (T1-T4) of systematic reviews published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR) and Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE). Briefly, T1 includes reviews of basic science experiments; T2 includes reviews of human trials leading to guideline development; T3 includes reviews examining how to move guidelines into policy and practice; and T4 includes reviews describing the impact of changing health practices on population outcomes. Study Design and Setting A cross-sectional audit of randomly selected reviews from CDSR (n = 500) and DARE (n = 500) was undertaken. The research translation phase of reviews, overall and by communicable disease, noncommunicable disease, and injury subgroups, were coded by two researchers. Results A total of 898 reviews examined a communicable, noncommunicable, or injury-related condition. Of those, 98% of reviews within CDSR focused on T2, and the remaining 2% focused on T3. In DARE, 88% focused on T2, 8.7% focused on T1, 2.5% focused on T3, and 1.3% focused on T4. Almost all reviews examining communicable (CDSR 100%, DARE 93%), noncommunicable (CDSR 98%, DARE 87%), and injury (CDSR 95%, DARE 88%) were also T2 focused. Conclusion Few reviews exist to guide practitioners and policy makers with implementing evidence-based treatments or programs.
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Wolfenden L, Finch M, Nathan N, Weaver N, Wiggers J, Yoong SL, Jones J, Dodds P, Wyse R, Sutherland R, Gillham K, 'Factors associated with early childhood education and care service implementation of healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices in Australia: a cross-sectional study', TRANSLATIONAL BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, 5, 327-334 (2015) [C1]
Many early childhood education and care (ECEC) services fail to implement recommended policies and practices supportive of healthy eating and physical activity. The purpose of thi... [more]
Many early childhood education and care (ECEC) services fail to implement recommended policies and practices supportive of healthy eating and physical activity. The purpose of this study was to assess whether certain theoretically-based factors are associated with implementation of healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices in a sample of ECEC services. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with Service Managers of ECEC services. The survey assessed the operational characteristics, policy, and practice implementation, and 13 factors were suggested by Damschroder's Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research to impede or promote implementation. Logistic regression analyses found a significant association between implementation factor score and full implementation (OR 1.38; 95% CI 1.18¿1.61; p = <0.01), indicating that for every one point increase in implementation score, ECEC services were 38¿% more likely to be fully implementing the policies and practices. The findings highlight the opportunities for improving implementation of obesity prevention interventions in this setting by developing interventions that address such factors.
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Wolfenden L, Yoong SL, Wiggers J, 'Local implementation of obesity policy', LANCET, 386, 1039-1039 (2015) [C3]
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McCarter KL, Britton B, Baker A, Halpin S, Beck A, Carter G, Wratten C, Bauer J, Booth D, Forbes E, 'Interventions to improve screening and appropriate referral of patients with cancer for distress: Systematic review protocol', BMJ Open, 5 (2015) [C3]
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Britton B, McCarter K, Baker A, Wolfenden L, Wratten C, Bauer J, Beck A, McElduff P, Halpin S, Carter G, 'Eating As Treatment (EAT) study protocol: a stepped-wedge, randomised controlled trial of a health behaviour change intervention provided by dietitians to improve nutrition in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy', BMJ OPEN, 5 (2015) [C3]
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Tzelepis F, Paul CL, Wiggers J, Kypri K, Bonevski B, McElduff P, Hill MA, Morgan PJ, Lynagh M, Collins CE, Campbell E, Courtney RJ, Chapman K, Wolfenden L, Guillaumier A, Searles A, 'Targeting multiple health risk behaviours among vocational education students using electronic feedback and online and telephone support: protocol for a cluster randomised trial', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 15 (2015) [C3]
Background: Technical and Further Education (TAFE) colleges are the primary provider of vocational education in Australia. Most TAFE students are young adults, a period when healt... [more]
Background: Technical and Further Education (TAFE) colleges are the primary provider of vocational education in Australia. Most TAFE students are young adults, a period when health risk behaviours become established. Furthermore, high rates of smoking, risky alcohol consumption, inadequate fruit and vegetable intake and insufficient physical activity have been reported in TAFE students. There have been no intervention studies targeting multiple health risk behaviours simultaneously in this population. The proposed trial will examine the effectiveness of providing TAFE students with electronic feedback regarding health risk behaviours and referral to a suite of existing online and telephone services addressing smoking, risky alcohol consumption, fruit and vegetable intake, and physical activity levels. Methods/Design: A two arm, parallel, cluster randomised trial will be conducted within TAFE campuses in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. TAFE classes will be randomly allocated to an intervention or control condition (50 classes per condition). To be eligible, students must be: enrolled in a course that runs for more than 6 months; aged 16 years or older; and not meet Australian health guideline recommendations for at least one of the following: smoking, alcohol consumption, fruit and/or vegetable intake, or physical activity. Students attending intervention classes, will undertake via a computer tablet a risk assessment for health risk behaviours, and for behaviours not meeting Australian guidelines be provided with electronic feedback about these behaviours and referral to evidence-based online programs and telephone services. Students in control classes will not receive any intervention. Primary outcome measures that will be assessed via online surveys at baseline and 6 months post-recruitment are: 1) daily tobacco smoking; 2) standard drinks of alcohol consumed per week; 3) serves of fruit consumed daily; 4) serves of vegetables consumed daily; and 5) metabolic equivalent minutes of physical activity per week. Discussion: Proactive enrolment to existing online and telephone services has the potential to address modifiable determinants of disease. This trial will be the first to examine a potentially scalable intervention targeting multiple health risk behaviours among students in the vocational training setting.
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Nathan N, Wolfenden L, Williams CM, Yoong SL, Lecathelinais C, Bell AC, Wyse R, Sutherland R, Wiggers J, 'Adoption of obesity prevention policies and practices by Australian primary schools: 2006 to 2013', HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH, 30, 262-271 (2015) [C1]
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Yoong SL, Nathan NK, Wyse RJ, Preece SJ, Williams CM, Sutherland RL, Wiggers JH, Delaney TM, Wolfenden L, 'Assessment of the School Nutrition Environment A Study in Australian Primary School Canteens', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 49, 215-222 (2015) [C1]
Introduction Schools represent a valuable setting for interventions to improve children's diets, as they offer structured opportunities for ongoing intervention. Modification... [more]
Introduction Schools represent a valuable setting for interventions to improve children's diets, as they offer structured opportunities for ongoing intervention. Modifications to the school food environment can increase purchasing of healthier foods and improve children's diets. This study examines the availability of healthy food and drinks, implementation of pricing and promotion strategies in Australian primary school canteens, and whether these varied by school characteristics. Methods In 2012 and 2013, canteen managers of primary schools in the Hunter New England region of New South Wales reported via telephone interview the pricing and promotion strategies implemented in their canteens to encourage healthier food and drink purchases. A standardized audit of canteen menus was performed to assess the availability of healthy options. Data were analyzed in 2014. Results Overall, 203 (79%) canteen managers completed the telephone interview and 170 provided menus. Twenty-nine percent of schools had menus that primarily consisted of healthier food and drinks, and 11% did not sell unhealthy foods. Less than half reported including only healthy foods in meal deals (25%), labeling menus (43%), and having a comprehensive canteen policy (22%). A significantly larger proportion of schools in high socioeconomic areas (OR=3.0) and large schools (OR=4.4) had primarily healthy options on their menus. School size and being a Government school were significantly associated with implementation of some pricing and promotion strategies. Conclusions There is a need to monitor canteen environments to inform policy development and research. Future implementation research to improve the food environments of disadvantaged schools in particular is warranted.
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Rowland B, Tindall J, Wolfenden L, Gillham K, Ramsden R, Wiggers J, 'Alcohol management practices in community football clubs: Association with risky drinking at the club and overall hazardous alcohol consumption', DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, 34, 438-446 (2015) [C1]
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Nathan N, Wolfenden L, Rose B, Robertson K, Wiggers J, 'Benefits of policy support of a healthy eating initiative in schools', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 39, 94-95 (2015) [C3]
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Bartlem K, Bowman J, Freund M, Wye P, Lecathelinais C, McElwaine K, Wolfenden L, Gillham K, Wiggers J, 'Acceptability and Receipt of Preventive Care for Chronic-Disease Health Risk Behaviors Reported by Clients of Community Mental Health Services', PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, 66, 857-864 (2015) [C1]
Objective: Compared with the general population, people with a mental illness have a greater prevalence of behaviors that contribute to higher chronic disease rates. Mental health... [more]
Objective: Compared with the general population, people with a mental illness have a greater prevalence of behaviors that contribute to higher chronic disease rates. Mental health clinical guidelines recommend preventive care to address such behaviors; however, little information is available about whether clients consider preventive care acceptable or about the prevalence of such care in mental health services. This article describes acceptability and receipt of assessment, advice, and referral for smoking, inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption, harmful alcohol consumption, and physical inactivity, as reported by community mental health service clients. The association between preventive care, diagnosis, and number of clinical appointments was examined. Methods: A cross-sectional telephone interview was conducted with clients (N=558) of community mental health services in Australia. Results: Although preventive care was highly acceptable to clients (86%297%), receipt of preventive care was low. Client receipt of risk assessment ranged from 26% (assessment of fruit or vegetable intake) to 76% (assessment of alcohol consumption). The proportion of clients at risk of and assessed for unhealthy behavior who then received brief advice ranged from 69% (fruit or vegetable intake) to 85% (physical activity), whereas only 38% (alcohol consumption) to 49% (smoking) received any referral. A greater number of mental health appointments were associated with higher prevalence of preventive care, as were diagnoses of diabetes or respiratory conditions and not having a schizophrenia diagnosis. Conclusions: Practice change strategies are required to increase the delivery of routine preventive care within mental health services if clients are to benefit from clinical guidelines.
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Wolfenden L, Kingsland M, Rowland BC, Dodds P, Gillham K, Yoong SL, Sidey M, Wiggers J, 'Improving availability, promotion and purchase of fruit and vegetable and non sugar-sweetened drink products at community sporting clubs: a randomised trial.', The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, 12 (2015)
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Bell AC, Finch M, Wolfenden L, Fitzgerald M, Morgan PJ, Jones J, Freund M, Wiggers J, 'Child physical activity levels and associations with modifiable characteristics in centre-based childcare', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 39, 232-236 (2015) [C1]
Objective: To describe children's physical activity levels during childcare and associations with modifiable characteristics. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 328 preschoo... [more]
Objective: To describe children's physical activity levels during childcare and associations with modifiable characteristics. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 328 preschool children (43% girls; age 3-5 years) and 145 staff from 20 long day care centres in the Hunter Region of NSW, Australia. Pedometers assessed child physical activity levels. Centre characteristics and staff attitudes and behaviours towards children's physical activity were assessed using surveys, interviews and observational audit. Results were analysed using descriptive statistics and linear regression. Results: Over the measurement period, average step count of children was 15.8 (SD=6.8) steps/minute. Four-year-olds had the highest step counts (16.4, SD=7.1, p=0.03) with no differences by sex. Step counts were significantly higher in centres that had a written physical activity policy (+3.8 steps/minute, p=0.03) and where staff led structured physical activity (+3.7 steps/minute, p<0.001) and joined in active play (+2.9 steps/minute, p=0.06). Conclusions: Written physical activity policy, structured staff-led physical activity and staff joining in active play were associated with higher levels of physical activity. Implications: Childcare physical activity interventions should consider including strategies to encourage written physical activity policies and support structured staff led physical activities.
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Colin Bell A, Davies L, Finch M, Wolfenden L, Francis JL, Sutherland R, Wiggers J, 'An implementation intervention to encourage healthy eating in centre-based child-care services: Impact of the Good for Kids Good for Life programme', Public Health Nutrition, 18, 1610-1619 (2015) [C1]
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Williams CM, Nathan N, Delaney T, Yoong SL, Wiggers J, Preece S, Lubans N, Sutherland R, Pinfold J, Smith K, Small T, Reilly KL, Butler P, Wyse RJ, Wolfenden L, 'CAFÉ: A multicomponent audit and feedback intervention to improve implementation of healthy food policy in primary school canteens: Protocol of a randomised controlled trial', BMJ Open, 5 (2015) [C1]
Introduction: A number of jurisdictions internationally have policies requiring schools to implement healthy canteens. However, many schools have not implemented such policies. On... [more]
Introduction: A number of jurisdictions internationally have policies requiring schools to implement healthy canteens. However, many schools have not implemented such policies. One reason for this isthat current support interventions cannot feasibly be delivered to large numbers of schools. A promising solution to support population-wide implementation of healthy canteen practices is audit and feedback. The effectiveness of this strategy has, however, not previously been assessed in school canteens. This study aims to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an audit and feedback intervention, delivered by telephone and email, in increasing the number of school canteens that have menus complying with a government healthy-canteen policy. Methods and analysis: Seventy-two schools, across the Hunter New England Local Health District in New South Wales Australia, will be randomised to receive the multicomponent audit and feedback implementation intervention or usual support. The intervention will consist of between two and four canteen menu audits over 12 months. Each menu audit will be followed by two modes of feedback: a written feedback report and a verbal feedback/support via telephone. Primary outcomes, assessed by dieticians blind to group status and as recommended by the Fresh Tastes @ School policy, are: (1) the proportion of schools with a canteen menu containing foods or beverages restricted for sale, and; (2) the proportion of schools that have a menu which contains more than 50% of foods classified as healthy canteen items. Secondary outcomes are: the proportion of menu items in each category ('red', 'amber' and 'green'), canteen profitability and cost-effectiveness. Ethics and dissemination: Ethical approval has been obtained by from the Hunter New England Human Research Ethics Committee and the University of Newcastle Human Research Ethics Committee. The findings will be disseminated in usual forums, including peer-reviewed publication and conference presentations.
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Yoong SL, Williams CM, Finch M, Wyse R, Jones J, Freund M, Wiggers JH, Nathan N, Dodds P, Wolfenden L, 'Childcare service centers' preferences and intentions to use a web-based program to implement healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices:a cross-sectional study', Journal of Medical Internet Research, 17 (2015) [C1]
Background: Overweight and obesity is a significant public health problem that impacts a large number of children globally. Supporting childcare centers to deliver healthy eating ... [more]
Background: Overweight and obesity is a significant public health problem that impacts a large number of children globally. Supporting childcare centers to deliver healthy eating and physical activity-promoting policies and practices is a recommended strategy for obesity prevention, given that such services provide access to a substantial proportion of children during a key developmental period. Electronic Web-based interventions represent a novel way to support childcare service providers to implement such policies and practices. Objective: This study aimed to assess: (1) childcare centers' current use of technology, (2) factors associated with intention to use electronic Web-based interventions, and (3) Web-based features that managers rated as useful to support staff with implementing healthy eating and physical activity-promoting policies and practices. Methods: A computer-Assisted telephone interview (CATI) was conducted with service managers from long day care centers and preschools. The CATI assessed the following: (1) childcare center characteristics, (2) childcare centers' use of electronic devices, (3) intention to use a hypothetical electronic Web-based program-Assessed using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) with ratings between 1 (strongly disagree) and 7 (strongly agree), and (4) features rated as useful to include in a Web-based program. Results: Overall, 214 service centers out of 277 (77.3%) consented to participate. All service centers except 2 reported using computers (212/214, 99.1%), whereas 40.2% (86/214) used portable tablets. A total of 71.9% (151/210) of childcare service managers reported a score of 6 or more for intention to use a hypothetical electronic Web-based program. In a multivariable logistic regression analysis, intention to use the program was significantly associated with perceived ease of use (P=.002, odds ratio [OR] 3.9, 95% CI 1.6-9.2) and perceived usefulness (P<.001, OR 28,95% CI 8.0-95.2). Features reported by service managers as useful or very useful for a Web-based program included decision-support tools to support staff with menu planning (117/129, 90.7%), links to relevant resources (212/212, 100%), updated information on guidelines (208/212, 98.1%), and feedback regarding childcare center performance in relation to other childcare centers (212/212, 100%). Conclusions: Childcare service managers reported high intention to use a Web-based program and identified several useful features to support staff to implement healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices. Further descriptive and intervention research examining the development and use of such a program to support childcare centers with the implementation of healthy eating and physical activity-promoting policies and practices is warranted.
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Beck AK, Baker A, Britton B, Wratten C, Bauer J, Wolfenden L, Carter G, 'Fidelity considerations in translational research: Eating As Treatment - a stepped wedge, randomised controlled trial of a dietitian delivered behaviour change counselling intervention for head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy', TRIALS, 16 (2015) [C3]
Background: The confidence with which researchers can comment on intervention efficacy relies on evaluation and consideration of intervention fidelity. Accordingly, there have bee... [more]
Background: The confidence with which researchers can comment on intervention efficacy relies on evaluation and consideration of intervention fidelity. Accordingly, there have been calls to increase the transparency with which fidelity methodology is reported. Despite this, consideration and/or reporting of fidelity methods remains poor. We seek to address this gap by describing the methodology for promoting and facilitating the evaluation of intervention fidelity in The EAT (Eating As Treatment) project: a multi-site stepped wedge randomised controlled trial of a dietitian delivered behaviour change counselling intervention to improve nutrition (primary outcome) in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. Methods/Design: In accordance with recommendations from the National Institutes of Health Behaviour Change Consortium Treatment Fidelity Workgroup, we sought to maximise fidelity in this stepped wedge randomised controlled trial via strategies implemented from study design through to provider training, intervention delivery and receipt. As the EAT intervention is designed to be incorporated into standard dietetic consultations, we also address unique challenges for translational research. Discussion: We offer a strong model for improving the quality of translational findings via real world application of National Institutes of Health Behaviour Change Consortium recommendations. Greater transparency in the reporting of behaviour change research is an important step in improving the progress and quality of behaviour change research. Trial registration number:ACTRN12613000320752(Date of registration 21 March 2013)
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2015 |
Wolfenden L, Nathan N, Williams CM, 'Computer-tailored interventions to facilitate health behavioural change.', Br J Sports Med, 49 1478-1479 (2015) [C2]
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2014 |
Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, Clinton-McHarg T, Waters E, Pettman TL, Steele E, Wiggers J, 'Exploring the pragmatic and explanatory study design on outcomes of systematic reviews of public health interventions: a case study on obesity prevention trials.', J Public Health (Oxf), 36, 170-176 (2014) [C3]
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2014 |
Metse AP, Bowman JA, Wye P, Stockings E, Adams M, Clancy R, Terry M, Wolfenden L, Freund M, Allan J, Prochaska JJ, Wiggers J, 'Evaluating the efficacy of an integrated smoking cessation intervention for mental health patients: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial', TRIALS, 15 (2014) [C3]
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2014 |
Dray J, Bowman J, Freund M, Campbell E, Wolfenden L, Hodder RK, Wiggers J, 'Improving adolescent mental health and resilience through a resilience-based intervention in schools: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial', TRIALS, 15 (2014) [C3]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2014 |
Dodds P, Wolfenden L, Chapman K, Wellard L, Hughes C, Wiggers J, 'The effect of energy and traffic light labelling on parent and child fast food selection: a randomised controlled trial', APPETITE, 73, 23-30 (2014) [C1]
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Dodds P, Wyse R, Jones J, Wolfenden L, Lecathelinais C, Williams A, Yoong SL, Finch M, Nathan N, Gillham K, Wiggers J, 'Validity of a measure to assess healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices in Australian childcare services', BMC Public Health, 14 (2014) [C1]
Childcare services represent a valuable obesity prevention opportunity, providing access to a large portion of children at a vital point in their development. Few rigorously valid... [more]
Childcare services represent a valuable obesity prevention opportunity, providing access to a large portion of children at a vital point in their development. Few rigorously validated measures exist to measure healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices in this setting, and no such measures exist that are specific to the childcare setting in Australia. Methods. This was a cross sectional study, comparing two measures (pen and paper survey and observation) of healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices in childcare services. Research assistants attended consenting childcare services (n = 42) across the Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia and observed practices for one day. Nominated Supervisors and Room Leaders of the service also completed a pen and paper survey during the day of observation. Kappa statistics and proportion agreement were calculated for a total of 43 items relating to healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices. Results: Agreement ranged from 38%-100%. Fifty one percent of items showed agreement of greater than or equal to 80%. Items assessing the frequency with which staff joined in active play with children reported the lowest percent agreement, while items assessing availability of beverages such as juice, milk and cordial, as well as the provision of foods such as popcorn, pretzels and sweet biscuits, reported the highest percent agreement. Kappa scores ranged from -0.06 (poor agreement) to 1 (perfect agreement). Of the 43 items assessed, 27 were found to have moderate or greater agreement. Conclusions: The study found that Nominated Supervisors and Room Leaders were able to accurately report on a number of healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices. Items assessing healthy eating practices tended to have higher kappa scores than those assessing physical activity related policies or practices. The tool represents a useful instrument for public health researchers and policy makers working in this setting. © 2014Dodds et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
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Delaney T, Williams C, Wyse R, Yoong SL, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, 'Identifying social influences on the implementation of canteen practices in primary schools', Obesity Research & Clinical Practice, 8 24-24 (2014)
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Wolfenden L, Nathan N, Williams CM, Delaney T, Reilly KL, Freund M, Gillham K, Sutherland R, Bell AC, Campbell L, Yoong S, Wyse R, Janssen LM, Preece S, Asmar M, Wiggers J, 'A randomised controlled trial of an intervention to increase the implementation of a healthy canteen policy in Australian primary schools: study protocol', IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE, 9 (2014) [C3]
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Williams CM, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, 'Physical activity promotion in primary care has a sustained influence on activity levels of sedentary adults', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48 1069-1070 (2014) [C3]
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Wolfenden L, Wyse R, Campbell E, Brennan L, Campbell KJ, Fletcher A, Wiggers J, Bowman J, Heard TR, 'Randomized controlled trial of a telephone-based intervention for child fruit and vegetable intake: long-term follow-up', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION, 99, 543-550 (2014) [C1]
Background: Telephone-based interventions can be effective in increasing child fruit and vegetable intake in the short term (<6 mo). The long-term efficacy of such intervention... [more]
Background: Telephone-based interventions can be effective in increasing child fruit and vegetable intake in the short term (<6 mo). The long-term efficacy of such interventions, however, is unknown. Objectives: The primary aim of this study was to determine whether the short-term (<6 mo) impact of a telephone-based intervention on children's fruit and vegetable intake was sustained over a longer term. A secondary aim of the study was to assess the long-term impact of the intervention on the intake of foods high in fat, salt, or sugar (noncore foods). Design: The study used a cluster randomized controlled trial design. Parents were recruited from Australian preschools between February and August 2010 and allocated to receive an intervention consisting of print materials and 4 telephone-counseling calls delivered over 1 mo or to a print information-only control group. The primary endpoint for the trial was the 18-mo postbaseline follow-up. Linear regression models were used to assess between-group differences in child consumption of fruit and vegetables and noncore foods by subscales of the Children's Dietary Questionnaire. Results: Fruit and vegetable subscale scores were significantly higher, indicating greater child fruit and vegetable intake, among children in the intervention group at the 12-mo (16.77 compared with 14.89; P < 0.01) but not the 18-mo (15.98 compared with 16.82; P = 0.14) follow-up. There were no significant differences between groups at either of the follow-up periods in the noncore food subscale score. Conclusion: Further research to identify effective maintenance strategies is required to maximize the benefits of telephone-based interventions on child diet. This trial was registered at http://www.anzctr.org. au/ as ACTRN12609000820202. © 2014 American Society for Nutrition.
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Finch M, Wolfenden L, Morgan PJ, Freund M, Jones J, Wiggers J, 'A cluster randomized trial of a multi-level intervention, delivered by service staff, to increase physical activity of children attending center-based childcare', PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 58, 9-16 (2014) [C1]
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Wolfenden L, Wyse R, Nichols M, Allender S, Millar L, McElduff P, 'A systematic review and meta-analysis of whole of community interventions to prevent excessive population weight gain', PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 62, 193-200 (2014) [C1]
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2014 |
Wolfenden L, Carruthers J, Wyse R, Yoong S, 'Translation of tobacco control programs in schools: findings from a rapid review of systematic reviews of implementation and dissemination interventions.', Health Promot J Austr, 1-3 (2014) [C3]
Issue addressed: School-based programs targeting the prevention of tobacco use are a key strategy for reducing the overall tobacco-related mortality and morbidity in the community... [more]
Issue addressed: School-based programs targeting the prevention of tobacco use are a key strategy for reducing the overall tobacco-related mortality and morbidity in the community. While substantial research investment has resulted in the identification of various effective tobacco prevention interventions in schools, this research investment will not result in public health benefits, unless effectively disseminated and implemented. This rapid review aimed to identify effective implementation or dissemination interventions, targeting the adoption of school-based tobacco prevention programs. Methods: A systematic search was conducted to identify published systematic reviews that examined the effectiveness of implementation and dissemination strategies for facilitating the adoption of tobacco policies or programs in schools from 1992 to 2012. Results: The search yielded 1028 results, with one relevant systematic review being identified. The review included two controlled studies examining the implementation and dissemination of tobacco prevention programs and guidelines. The two randomised trials examined the delivery of active face-to-face training to implement a school-based curriculum compared with video-delivered or mail-based training. Improvements in the implementation of the programs were reported for the face-to-face training arm in both trials. Conclusions: Little rigorous evidence exists to guide the implementation and dissemination of tobacco prevention programs in schools. So what?: Few systematic reviews exist to inform the implementation of evidence-based tobacco prevention programs in schools. In the absence of a strong evidence base, health care policymakers and practitioners may need to draw on setting-based frameworks or parallel evidence from other settings to design strategies to facilitate the adoption of tobacco prevention initiatives.
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Bartlem KM, Bowman JA, Freund M, Wye PM, McElwaine KM, Wolfenden L, Campbell EM, Gillham KE, Wiggers JH, 'Care Provision to Prevent Chronic Disease by Community Mental Health Clinicians', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 47, 762-770 (2014) [C1]
Background People with a mental illness have higher prevalence of behavioral risks for chronic disease than the general population. Despite recommendations regarding the provision... [more]
Background People with a mental illness have higher prevalence of behavioral risks for chronic disease than the general population. Despite recommendations regarding the provision of preventive care by mental health services, limited research has examined the extent to which such care is provided.
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McElwaine KM, Freund M, Campbell EM, Knight J, Bowman JA, Wolfenden L, McElduff P, Bartlem KM, Gillham KE, Wiggers JH, 'Increasing Preventive Care by Primary Care Nursing and Allied Health Clinicians A Non-Randomized Controlled Trial', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 47, 424-434 (2014) [C1]
Background: Although primary care nurse and allied health clinician consultations represent key opportunities for the provision of preventive care, it is provided suboptimally. Pu... [more]
Background: Although primary care nurse and allied health clinician consultations represent key opportunities for the provision of preventive care, it is provided suboptimally. Purpose: To assess the effectiveness of a practice change intervention in increasing primary care nursing and allied health clinician provision of preventive care for four health risks. Design: Two-group (intervention versus control), non-randomized controlled study assessing the effectiveness of the intervention in increasing clinician provision of preventive care. Setting/participants: Randomly selected clients from 17 primary healthcare facilities participated in telephone surveys that assessed their receipt of preventive care prior to (September 2009-2010, n=876) and following intervention (October 2011-2012, n=1,113). Intervention: The intervention involved local leadership and consensus processes, electronic medical record system modification, educational meetings and outreach, provision of practice change resources and support, and performance monitoring and feedback. Main outcome measures: The primary outcome was differential change in client-reported receipt of three elements of preventive care (assessment, brief advice, referral/follow-up) for each of four behavioral risks individually (smoking, inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption, alcohol overconsumption, physical inactivity) and combined. Logistic regression assessed intervention effectiveness. Results: Analyses conducted in 2013 indicated significant improvements in preventive care delivery in the intervention compared to the control group from baseline to follow-up for assessment of fruit and vegetable consumption (+23.8% vs -1.5%); physical activity (+11.1% vs -0.3%); all four risks combined (+16.9% vs -1.0%) and for brief advice for inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption (+19.3% vs -2.0%); alcohol overconsumption (+14.5% vs -8.9%); and all four risks combined (+14.3% vs +2.2%). The intervention was ineffective in increasing the provision of the remaining forms of preventive care. Conclusions: The intervention's impact on the provision of preventive care varied by both care element and risk type. Further intervention is required to increase the consistent provision of preventive care, particularly referral/follow-up.
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Kypri K, Wolfenden L, Hutchesson M, Langley J, Voas R, 'Public, official, and industry submissions on a Bill to increase the alcohol minimum purchasing age: A critical analysis', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DRUG POLICY, 25, 709-716 (2014) [C1]
Background: In 2005 a Bill was introduced to the New Zealand parliament to increase the alcohol minimum purchasing age (MPA) from 18 to 20 years and submissions were invited from ... [more]
Background: In 2005 a Bill was introduced to the New Zealand parliament to increase the alcohol minimum purchasing age (MPA) from 18 to 20 years and submissions were invited from interested parties. We sought to characterise and critique the arguments tendered for and against the proposal. Methods: We used template analysis to study written submissions on the Bill from 178 people and organisations in New Zealand. Independent raters coded submissions according to the source, whether for or opposed, and the arguments employed. Results: The most common sources of submissions were members of the public (28%), the alcohol industry (20%), and NGOs (20%). Overall, 40% opposed increasing the MPA, 40% were in favour, 4% supported a split MPA (18 years for on-premise, 20 years for off-premise), 7% were equivocal, and 8% offered no comment. The most common proponents of increasing the MPA were NGOs (36%) and members of the public (30%) and their arguments concerned the expected positive effects on public health (36%) and public disorder/property damage (16%), while 24% argued that other strategies should be used as well. The most common sources of opposition to increasing the MPA were the alcohol industry (50%) and the public (20%). It was commonly claimed that the proposed law change would be ineffective in reducing harm (22%), that other strategies should be used instead (16%), that it would infringe adult rights (15%), and that licensed premises are safe environments for young people (14%). There were noteworthy examples of NGOs and government agencies opposing the law change. The alcohol industry maximised its impact via multiple submissions appealing to individual rights while neglecting to report or accurately characterise the scientific evidence. Several health and welfare agencies presented confused logic and/or were selective in their use of scientific evidence. Conclusion: In contrast to the fragmented and inconsistent response from government and NGOs, the alcohol industry was organised and united, with multiple submissions from the sector with most at stake, namely the hospitality industry, and supporting submissions from the manufacturing, import, and wholesale sectors. Systematic reviews of research evidence should be routinely undertaken to guide the legislature and submissions should be categorised on the basis of pecuniary interest. © 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Dodds P, Wolfenden L, Chapman K, Wellard L, Hughes C, Wiggers J, 'The effect of energy and traffic light labelling on parent and child fast food selection: a randomised controlled trial.', Appetite, 73 23-30 (2014)
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Yoong SL, Skelton E, Jones J, Wolfenden L, 'Do childcare services provide foods in line with the 2013 Australian Dietary guidelines? A cross-sectional study', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 38, 595-+ (2014) [C3]
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2014 |
Williams CM, Williams A, O'Brien K, Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, 'Preventative care strategies for common risk factors of chronic disease and musculoskeletal pain in patients waiting for specialist consultation', Obesity Research & Clinical Practice, 8 115-115 (2014)
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2014 |
Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, 'Strengthening the rigour of population-wide, community-based obesity prevention evaluations', PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION, 17, 407-421 (2014) [C1]
Abstract Objective The aim of the present study was to review the methodological literature regarding evaluation methods for complex public health interventions broadly and, based... [more]
Abstract Objective The aim of the present study was to review the methodological literature regarding evaluation methods for complex public health interventions broadly and, based on such methods, to critically reflect on the evaluation of contemporary community-based obesity prevention programmes. Design A systematic review of the methods and community-based literature was performed by one reviewer. Results The review identified that there is considerable scope to improve the rigour of community-based obesity prevention programmes through: prospective trial registration; the use of more rigorous research designs, particularly where routine databases including an objective measure of adiposity are available; implementing strategies to quantify and reduce the risk of selective non-participation bias; the development and use of validated instruments to assess intervention impacts; reporting of intervention process and context information; and more comprehensive analyses of trial outcomes. Conclusions To maximise the quality and utility of community-based obesity prevention evaluations, programme implementers and evaluators need to carefully examine the strengths and pitfalls of evaluation decisions and seek to maximise evaluation rigour in the context of political, resource and practical constraints. © The Authors 2012.
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Wellard L, Chapman K, Wolfenden L, Dodds P, Hughes C, Wiggers J, 'Who is responsible for selecting children's fast food meals, and what impact does this have on energy content of the selected meals?', NUTRITION & DIETETICS, 71, 172-177 (2014) [C1]
Aim: The present study aimed to: (i) document the role of parents in children's fast food meal selection; (ii) determine whether parental demographics, weight status or fast ... [more]
Aim: The present study aimed to: (i) document the role of parents in children's fast food meal selection; (ii) determine whether parental demographics, weight status or fast food consumption frequency were associated with who selects children's fast food meals; and (iii) determine whether the total energy content of children's meals selected from a hypothetical fast food menu was associated with selection responsibility. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 477 parents of children aged 3-12 years in New South Wales, Australia, was conducted. Participants completed two computer-assisted telephone interviews. The first collected demographic and anthropometric data including height and weight. Participants were subsequently mailed a hypothetical fast food menu. The second interview asked who was responsible for selecting their children's fast food meals, and what items would be chosen. Energy content of the selections was examined. Results: Most parents (60%) stated that they shared meal selection responsibility with their children. Parents with higher education levels (P < 0.01) or younger children (P < 0.01) were more likely to take responsibility for meal selection. When parents stated that children were responsible, they chose fast food meals with significantly higher energy content than when responsibility was shared (P < 0.01). Conclusions: The present study shows that parents are influential in children's fast food intake. Parents should be encouraged to play an active role in assisting children to make healthier fast food choices, to reduce the impact of high-energy meals on their overall diets.
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Johnson NA, Kypri K, Latter J, McElduff P, Saunders JB, Saitz R, Attia J, Dunlop A, Doran C, Wolfenden L, McCambridge J, 'Prevalence of unhealthy alcohol use in hospital outpatients', DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE, 144, 270-273 (2014) [C1]
Background: Few studies have examined the prevalence of unhealthy alcohol use in the hospital outpatient setting. Our aim was to estimate the prevalence of unhealthy alcohol use a... [more]
Background: Few studies have examined the prevalence of unhealthy alcohol use in the hospital outpatient setting. Our aim was to estimate the prevalence of unhealthy alcohol use among patients attending a broad range of outpatient clinics at a large public hospital in Australia. Methods: Adult hospital outpatients were invited to complete the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test Consumption questions (AUDIT-C) using an iPad as part of a randomised trial testing the efficacy of alcohol electronic screening and brief intervention. Unhealthy alcohol use was defined as an AUDIT-C score =5 among men and =4 among women. Results: Sixty percent (3616/6070) of invited hospital outpatients consented, of whom 89% (3206/3616) provided information on their alcohol consumption (either reported they had not consumed any alcohol in the last 12 months or completed the AUDIT-C). The prevalence of unhealthy alcohol use was 34.7% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 33.0-36.3%). The prevalence among men aged 18-24 years, 25-39 years, 40-59 years and 60 years and older, was 74.4% (95% CI: 68.4-80.4%), 54.3% (95% CI: 48.7-59.8%), 44.1% (95% CI: 39.9-48.3%), and 27.0% (95% CI: 23.6-30.4%), respectively (43.1% overall; 95% CI: 40.8-45.5%). The prevalence among women aged 18-24 years, 25-39 years, 40-59 years, and 60 years and older, was 48.6% (95% CI: 39.2-58.1%), 36.9% (95% CI: 31.2-42.6%), 25.2% (95% CI: 21.5-29.0%) and 14.5% (95% CI: 11.7-17.3%), respectively (24.9% overall; 95% CI: 22.7-27.1%). Conclusion: A large number of hospital outpatients who are not currently seeking treatment for their drinking could benefit from effective intervention in this setting.
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Milat AJ, King L, Newson R, Wolfenden L, Rissel C, Bauman A, Redman S, 'Increasing the scale and adoption of population health interventions: experiences and perspectives of policy makers, practitioners, and researchers', HEALTH RESEARCH POLICY AND SYSTEMS, 12 (2014) [C1]
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Jones RA, Lubans DR, Morgan PJ, Okely AD, Parletta N, Wolfenden L, de Silva-Sanigorski A, Gibbs L, Waters E, 'School-based obesity prevention interventions: Practicalities and considerations', OBESITY RESEARCH & CLINICAL PRACTICE, 8, E497-E510 [C1]
Pediatric obesity continues to be a major public health concern. Once established it is difficult to treat, therefore well-designed and evaluated prevention interventions are vita... [more]
Pediatric obesity continues to be a major public health concern. Once established it is difficult to treat, therefore well-designed and evaluated prevention interventions are vitally important. Schools have an important role in the prevention of childhood obesity, however, their involvement can be limited by a number of constraints and barriers, which need to be considered when designing interventions. Members of the Prevention Stream of the Australasian Child and Adolescent Obesity Research Network have extensive experience in implementing and evaluating school-based obesity prevention initiatives. Based on their collective experience and evidence from implementation research, the aim of this paper was to highlight six areas to consider when designing, implementing and evaluating obesity prevention initiatives in schools. Further, this paper aimed to provide guidance for overcoming some of the challenges and barriers faced in school-based obesity prevention research. The six key areas discussed include: design and analysis; school-community engagement; planning and recruitment; evaluation; implementation; and feedback and sustainability.
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Ganann R, Fitzpatrick-Lewis D, Ciliska D, Peirson LJ, Warren RL, Fieldhouse P, Delgado-Noguera MF, Tort S, Hams SP, Martinez-Zapata MJ, Wolfenden L, 'Enhancing nutritional environments through access to fruit and vegetables in schools and homes among children and youth: A systematic review', BMC Research Notes, 7 (2014) [C1]
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Wyse R, Campbell KJ, Brennan L, Wolfenden L, 'A cluster randomised controlled trial of a telephone-based intervention targeting the home food environment of preschoolers (The Healthy Habits Trial): The effect on parent fruit and vegetable consumption', International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 11 (2014) [C1]
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Jones J, Wolfenden L, Wyse R, Finch M, Yoong SL, Dodds P, Pond N, Gillham K, Freund M, McElduff P, Wye P, Wiggers J, 'A randomised controlled trial of an intervention to facilitate the implementation of healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices in childcare services', BMJ OPEN, 4 (2014) [C3]
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Hodder RK, Freund M, Wolfenden L, Bowman J, Gillham K, Dray J, Wiggers J, 'Systematic review of universal school-based resilience interventions targeting adolescent tobacco, alcohol or illicit drug use: review protocol', BMJ OPEN, 4 (2014) [C3]
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Ganann R, Fitzpatrick-Lewis D, Ciliska D, Dobbins M, Krishnaratne S, Beyers J, et al., 'Community-based interventions for enhancing access to or consumption of fruit and vegetables (or both) among five to 18-year olds', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2013 (2013)
This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: To examine the effects of community-based interventions designed to increase fruit and v... [more]
This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: To examine the effects of community-based interventions designed to increase fruit and vegetable access, consumption or both among five to 18-year olds.
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Johnson NA, Kypri K, Saunders JB, Saitz R, Attia J, Dunlop A, Doran C, McElduff P, Wolfenden L, McCambridge J, 'The hospital outpatient alcohol project (HOAP): protocol for an individually randomized, parallel-group superiority trial of electronic alcohol screening and brief intervention versus screening alone for unhealthy alcohol use.', Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, 8 (2013) [C3]
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2013 |
Wolfenden L, McKeough A, Bowman J, Paolini S, Francis L, Wye P, Puhl R, 'Experimental investigation of parents and their children's social interaction intentions towards obese children', JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH, 49, 604-607 (2013) [C1]
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Yoong SL, Wolfenden L, Finch M, Williams A, Dodds P, Gillham K, Wyse R, 'A randomised controlled trial of an active telephone-based recruitment strategy to increase childcare-service staff attendance at a physical activity and nutrition training workshop', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 24, 224-226 (2013) [C1]
Issue addressed: Centre-based childcare services represent a promising setting to target the prevention of excessive weight gain in preschool-aged children. Staff training is a ke... [more]
Issue addressed: Centre-based childcare services represent a promising setting to target the prevention of excessive weight gain in preschool-aged children. Staff training is a key component of multi-strategy interventions to improve implementation of effective physical activity and nutrition promoting practices for obesity prevention in childcare services. This randomised controlled trial aimed to examine whether an active telephone-based strategy to invite childcare-service staff to attend a training workshop was effective in increasing the proportion of services with staff attending training, compared with a passive strategy. Methods: Services were randomised to an active telephone-based or a passive-recruitment strategy. Those in the active arm received an email invitation and one to three follow-up phone calls, whereas services in the passive arm were informed of the availability of training only via newsletters. The proportion of services with staff attending the training workshop was compared between the two arms. Results: One hundred and twenty-eight services were included in this study. A significantly larger proportion (52%) of services in the active arm compared with those in the passive-strategy arm (3.1%) attended training (d.f.=1, ¿2=34.3; P<0.001). Conclusions: An active, telephone-based recruitment strategy significantly increased the proportion of childcare services with staff attending training. Further strategies to improve staff attendance at training need to be identified and implemented. So what? Active-recruitment strategies including follow-up telephone calls should be utilised to invite staff to participate in training, in order to maximise the use of training as an implementation strategy for obesity prevention in childcare services. © 2013 Australian Health Promotion Association.
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Open Research Newcastle |
2013 |
Wolfenden L, Kypri K, Britton B, James EL, Francis JL, Wyse R, 'Effects of Introductory Information on Self-Reported Health Behavior', EPIDEMIOLOGY, 24, 170-172 (2013) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2013 |
Nathan N, Wolfenden L, Morgan PJ, 'Pre-service primary school teachers' experiences of physical education', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 37, 294-294 (2013) [C3]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2013 |
Sutherland R, Campbell E, Lubans DR, Morgan PJ, Okely AD, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, Jones J, Davies L, Gillham K, Wiggers J, 'A cluster randomised trial of a school-based intervention to prevent decline in adolescent physical activity levels: study protocol for the 'Physical Activity 4 Everyone' trial', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 13 (2013) [C3]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2013 |
Kingsland M, Wolfenden L, Rowland BC, Gillham KE, Kennedy VJ, Ramsden RL, Colbran RW, Weir S, Wiggers JH, 'Alcohol consumption and sport: A cross-sectional study of alcohol management practices associated with at-risk alcohol consumption at community football clubs', BMC Public Health, 13 (2013) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2013 |
McElwaine KM, Freund M, Campbell EM, Knight J, Bowman JA, Doherty EL, Wye PM, Wolfenden L, Lecathelinais C, McLachlan S, Wiggers JH, 'The delivery of preventive care to clients of community health services', BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH, 13 (2013) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2013 |
Fletcher A, Wolfenden L, Wyse R, Bowman J, McElduff P, Duncan S, 'A randomised controlled trial and mediation analysis of the 'Healthy Habits', telephone-based dietary intervention for preschool children', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 10 (2013) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2013 |
Nathan N, Wolfenden L, Morgan PJ, Bell AC, Barker D, Wiggers J, 'Validity of a self-report survey tool measuring the nutrition and physical activity environment of primary schools', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 10 (2013) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2013 |
Bell AC, Wolfenden L, Sutherland R, Coggan L, Young K, Fitzgerald M, Hodder R, Orr N, Milat AJ, Wiggers J, 'Harnessing the power of advertising to prevent childhood obesity', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 10 (2013) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2012 |
Bell C, Finch M, Wolfenden L, Morgan P, Freund M, Jones J, Wiggers J, 'Predictors of preschool age children's physical activity at long day care', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 15 S111-S111 (2012)
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2012 |
Wyse R, Wolfenden L, Campbell E, Campbell KJ, Wiggers JH, Brennan L, Fletcher AL, Bowman JA, Heard TR, 'A cluster randomized controlled trial of a telephone-based parent intervention to increase preschoolers' fruit and vegetable consumption', American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 96, 102-110 (2012) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2012 |
Rowe SC, Wiggers JH, Wolfenden L, Francis JL, Freund MA, 'Evaluation of an educational policing strategy to reduce alcohol-related crime associated with licensed premises', Canadian Journal of Public Health, 103, S8-S14 (2012) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2012 |
Wolfenden L, Bell C, Wiggers JH, Butler M, James EL, Chipperfield KM, 'Engaging parents in child obesity prevention: Support preferences of parents', Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 48, E4-E6 (2012) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2012 |
Sawyer AL, Wolfenden L, Kennedy VJ, Kingsland M, Young KG, Tindall J, Rowland BC, Colbran RW, Wiggers JH, 'Alcohol sponsorship of community football clubs: The current situation', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 23, 70-72 (2012) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2012 |
Young K, Kennedy V, Kingsland M, Sawyer A, Rowland B, Wiggers JH, Wolfenden L, 'Healthy food and beverages in senior community football club canteens in New South Wales, Australia', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 23, 149-152 (2012) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2012 |
Hardy LL, Grunseit A, Khambalia A, Bell C, Wolfenden L, Milat AJ, 'Co-occurrence of obesogenic risk factors among adolescents', Journal of Adolescent Health, 51, 265-271 (2012) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2012 |
Rowe SC, Wiggers JH, Kingsland M, Nicholas C, Wolfenden L, 'Alcohol consumption and intoxication among people involved in police-recorded incidents of violence and disorder in non-metropolitan New South Wales', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 36, 33-40 (2012) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2012 |
Wolfenden L, Paul CL, Tzelepis F, Freund MA, Wiggers JH, Gillham K, 'Acceptability of proactive telephone recruitment to a telephone support service to encourage healthy eating, physical activity and weight loss', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 36, 295-296 (2012) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2012 |
Wolfenden L, Kingsland M, Rowland B, Kennedy V, Gillham K, Wiggers JH, 'Addressing alcohol use in community sports clubs: Attitudes of club representatives', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 36, 93-94 (2012) [C3]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2012 |
Wolfenden L, Wyse RJ, Britton BI, Campbell KJ, Hodder RK, Stacey FG, McElduff P, James EL, 'Interventions for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in children aged 5 years and under', COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS (2012) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2012 |
Nathan NK, Wolfenden L, Bell AC, Wyse R, Morgan PJ, Butler MT, Sutherland RL, Milat A, Hector D, Wiggers JH, 'Effectiveness of a multi-strategy intervention in increasing the implementation of vegetable and fruit breaks by Australian primary schools: A non-randomized controlled trial', BMC Public Health, 12 (2012) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2012 |
Wolfenden L, Wiggers JH, Paul CL, Freund MA, Lecathelinais C, Wye PM, Gillham K, 'Increasing the use of preventative health services to promote healthy eating, physical activity and weight management: The acceptability and potential effectiveness of a proactive telemarketing approach', BMC Public Health, 12 (2012) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2012 |
Hodder RK, Freund MA, Bowman JA, Wolfenden L, Campbell EM, Wye PM, Hazell T, Gillham KE, Wiggers JH, 'A cluster randomised trial of a school-based resilience intervention to decrease tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug use in secondary school students: Study protocol', BMC Public Health, 12 (2012) [C3]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2012 |
Finch M, Wolfenden L, Falkiner M, Edenden D, Pond N, Hardy L, Milat A, Wiggers JH, 'Impact of a population based intervention to increase the adoption of multiple physical activity practices in centre based childcare services: A quasi experimental, effectiveness study', International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 9, 1-13 (2012) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2012 |
Kingsland M, Wiggers JH, Wolfenden L, 'Interventions in sports settings to reduce alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harm: A systematic review protocol', BMJ Open, 2, 1-5 (2012) [C3]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2011 |
Wyse R, Campbell EM, Nathan NK, Wolfenden L, 'Associations between characteristics of the home food environment and fruit and vegetable intake in preschool children: A cross-sectional study', BMC Public Health, 11 (2011) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2011 |
McElwaine KM, Freund MA, Campbell EM, Knight JJ, Slattery C, Doherty E, McElduff P, Wolfenden L, Bowman JA, Wye PM, Gillham K, Wiggers JH, 'The effectiveness of an intervention in increasing community health clinician provision of preventive care: A study protocol of a non-randomised, multiple-baseline trial', BMC Health Services Research, 11 (2011) [C3]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2011 |
Wye PM, Bowman JA, Wiggers JH, Freund MA, Wolfenden L, Stockings EA, 'Treating nicotine dependence in mental health hospitals', Mental Health and Substance Use: Dual Diagnosis, 4, 130-143 (2011) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2011 |
Kingsland M, Wolfenden L, Rowland BC, Tindall J, Gillham KE, McElduff P, Rogerson JC, Wiggers JH, 'A cluster randomised controlled trial of a comprehensive accreditation intervention to reduce alcohol consumption at community sports clubs: Study protocol', BMJ Open, 1 (2011) [C3]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2011 |
Toomey E, Wolfenden L, Armstrong R, Booth D, Christensen R, Byrne M, et al., 'Knowledge translation interventions for facilitating evidence-informed decision-making amongst health policymakers', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2022 (2011)
Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:. The aim of this review is to determine the effectiveness of knowledge translat... [more]
Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:. The aim of this review is to determine the effectiveness of knowledge translation interventions for facilitating evidence-informed decision-making amongst health policymakers.
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Nathan NK, Wolfenden L, Butler M, Bell AC, Wyse R, Campbell EM, Milat AJ, Wiggers JH, 'Vegetable and fruit breaks in Australian primary schools: prevalence, attitudes, barriers and implementation strategies', Health Education Research, 26, 722-731 (2011) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2011 |
Wolfenden L, Neve M, Farrell L, Lecathelinais C, Bell C, Milat A, Wiggers JH, Sutherland R, 'Physical activity policies and practices of childcare centres in Australia', Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 47, 73-76 (2011) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2011 |
Innes-Hughes C, Hardy LL, Venugopal K, King LA, Wolfenden L, Rangan A, 'Children's consumption of energy-dense nutrient-poor foods, fruit and vegetables: Are they related? An analysis of data from a cross sectional survey', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 22 210-216 (2011) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2011 |
Finch M, Wolfenden L, Morgan PJ, Freund MA, Wyse R, Wiggers JH, 'A cluster randomised trial to evaluate a physical activity intervention among 3-5 year old children attending long day care services: Study protocol', BMC Public Health, 10 (2011) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2011 |
Wolfenden L, Stojanovski E, Wiggers JH, Gillham K, Bowman JA, Richie C, 'Demographic, smoking, and clinical characteristics associated with smoking cessation care provided to patients preparing for surgery', Journal of Addictions Nursing, 22 171-175 (2011) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2011 |
Wyse R, Wolfenden L, Campbell EM, Campbell K, Brennan L, Fletcher A, Bowman JA, Heard TR, Wiggers JH, 'A pilot study of a telephone-based parental intervention to increase fruit and vegetable consumption in 3-5-year-old children', Public Health Nutrition, 14, 2245-2253 (2011) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2011 |
Wolfenden L, Hardy LL, Wiggers JH, Milat AJ, Bell C, Sutherland RL, 'Prevalence and socio-demographic associations of overweight and obesity among children attending child-care services in rural and regional Australia', Nutrition & Dietetics, 68, 15-20 (2011) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2010 |
Rowe SC, Wiggers JH, Wolfenden L, Francis JL, 'Establishments licensed to serve alcohol and their contribution to police-recorded crime in Australia: Further opportunities for harm reduction', Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 71, 909-916 (2010) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2010 |
Hinkley T, Wolfenden L, Sugiyami T, Porter C, Zask A, Bundy A, 'Physical activity in early childhood: Characteristics, influences and interventions', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12 e168-e169 (2010)
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2010 |
Wolfenden L, Neve M, Farrell L, Lecathelinais C, Sutherland R, Bell C, et al., 'How supportive are childcare services policies and practices to child physical activity?', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12 e169-e170 (2010)
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2010 |
Wolfenden L, Brennan L, Britton B, 'Intelligent obesity interventions using Smartphones', Preventive Medicine, 51, 519-520 (2010) [C3]
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2010 |
Wolfenden L, Wyse R, Britton B, Campbell K, Hodder R, Stacey FJ, McElduff P, James EL, 'Interventions for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in preschool aged children', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 1-11 (2010)
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2010 |
Falkiner M, Wolfenden L, Bell C, Nathan NK, 'Obesity prevention and human service organisations: A survey of managers', Developing Practice: The Child, Youth and Family Work Journal, 21-28 (2010) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2010 |
Falkiner M, Wolfenden L, Nathan NK, Francis JL, Rowe S, Bell C, 'Advice on healthy eating and physical activity where it is needed most: Empowering home-visiting human services to provide the right information at the right time to vulnerable families', Developing Practice: The Child, Youth and Family Work Journal, 29-41 (2010) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2010 |
Wolfenden L, Falkiner M, Bell C, 'Addressing the burden of obesity among disadvantaged families', Developing Practice: The Child, Youth and Family Work Journal, 11-20 (2010) [C1] |
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Open Research Newcastle |
2010 |
Wolfenden L, Wiggers JH, Tursan D'Espaignet E, Bell C, 'How useful are systematic reviews of child obesity interventions?', Obesity Reviews, 11, 159-165 (2010) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2010 |
Ganann R, Fitzpatrick-Lewis D, Ciliska D, Dobbins M, Krishnaratne S, Beyers J, et al., 'Community-based interventions for enhancing access to or consumption of fruit and vegetables (or both) among five to 18-year olds (Protocol)', The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 1-11 (2010) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2010 |
Smith B, Grunseit A, Hardy LL, King L, Wolfenden L, Milat A, 'Parental influences on child physical activity and screen viewing time: A population based study', BMC Public Health, 10, 1-11 (2010) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2010 |
Wyse R, Wolfenden L, Campbell EM, Brennan L, Campbell KJ, Fletcher AL, Bowman JA, Heard TR, Wiggers JH, 'A cluster randomised trial of a telephone-based intervention for parents to increase fruit and vegetable consumption in their 3- to 5-year-old children: Study protocol', BMC Public Health, 10, 1-12 (2010) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2009 |
Wolfenden L, Wiggers JH, Campbell EM, Knight JJ, Kerridge R, Spiegelman A, 'Providing comprehensive smoking cessation care to surgical patients: The case for computers', Drug and Alcohol Review, 28, 60-65 (2009) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2009 |
Wolfenden L, Kypri K, Freund MA, Hodder R, 'Obtaining active parental consent for school-based research: A guide for researchers', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 33, 270-275 (2009) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2008 |
Wolfenden L, Wiggers JH, Campbell EM, Knight JJ, 'Pilot of a preoperative smoking cessation intervention incorporating post-discharge support from a Quitline', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 19, 158-160 (2008) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2008 |
Wolfenden L, 'Smoke-free licensed premises: what will be the broader public health benefits?', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 32 (2008) [C3]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2008 |
Wolfenden L, Wiggers JH, Campbell EM, Knight JJ, Kerridge R, Moore K, Spigelman A, Harrison M, 'Feasibility, acceptability, and cost of referring surgical patients for postdischarge cessation support from a quitline', Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 10, 1105-1108 (2008) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2008 |
Tursan D'Espaignet E, Bulsara M, Wolfenden L, Byard RW, Stanley FJ, 'Trends in sudden infant death syndrome in Australia from 1980-2002', Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology, 4, 83-90 (2008) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2008 |
Knight J, Slattery C, Green S, Porter AJ, Valentine M, Wolfenden L, 'Smoke-free hospitals: An opportunity for public health', Journal of Public Health, 30 (2008) [C3]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2008 |
Wolfenden L, Campbell EM, Wiggers JH, Walsh RA, Bailey LJ, 'Helping hospital patients quit: What the evidence supports and what guidelines recommend', Preventive Medicine, 46, 346-357 (2008) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2008 |
Hopewell S, Wolfenden L, Clarke M, 'Reporting of adverse events in systematic reviews can be improved: survey results', Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 61, 597-602 (2008) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2007 |
Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, Knight J, Campbell E, 'Smoking and surgery: an opportunity for health improvement', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 31 386-387 (2007)
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2007 |
Wolfenden L, Wiggers JH, Knight JJ, Campbell EM, 'Smoking and surgery: An opportunity for health improvement (Letter)', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 31, 386-387 (2007) [C3]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2007 |
Wolfenden L, Dalton A, Bowman JA, Knight JJ, Burrows S, Wiggers JH, 'Computerized assessment of surgical patients for tobacco use: accuracy and acceptability', Journal of Public Health, 29 183-185 (2007) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2007 |
Wolfenden L, Wiggers JH, 'Addressing the health costs of the Iraq war: the role of health organisations', Medical Journal of Australia, 186, 380-381 (2007) [C3]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2007 |
Hodgkinson K, Butow P, Hunt GE, Wyse R, Hobbs KM, Wain G, 'Life after cancer: couples' and partners' psychological adjustment and supportive care needs', SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER, 15, 405-415 (2007)
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2005 |
Wolfenden L, Wiggers JH, Knight JJ, Campbell EM, Spigelman AD, Kerridge R, Moore K, 'Increasing smoking cessation care in a preoperative clinic: a randomized controlled trial', Preventive Medicine, 41, 284-290 (2005) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2005 |
Wolfenden L, Wiggers JH, Knight JJ, Campbell EM, Rissel C, Kerridge R, Spigelman AD, Moore K, 'A programme for reducing smoking in pre-operative surgical patients: randomised controlled trial', Anaesthesia, 60, 172-179 (2005) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2004 |
Wolfenden L, Paul CL, Mitchell E, 'Managing Nicotine Dependence in NSW Hospital Patients', NSW Public Health Bulletin, 15 98-101 (2004) [C3]
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2004 |
Wolfenden L, Freund M, Campbell E, Wiggers J, Paul C, Mitchell E, 'Managing nicotine dependence in NSW hospital patients', NSW Public Health Bulletin, 15, 98-99 (2004) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
2003 |
Wolfenden L, Campbell EM, Walsh RA, Wiggers JH, 'Smoking cessation interventions for in-patients: a selective review with recommendations for hospital-based health professionals', Drug and Alcohol Review, 437-452 (2003) [C1]
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