Innovate to Activate sharing practice booklet - BHF National Centre ...

16 Sharing practice bookletThe intervention is built on the evidence-base of behaviour change theories and includeselements of the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, Motivational Interviewing, theTheory of Reasoned Action, the Health Belief Model and Motivational self-efficacy, outcomeexpectanciesand risk perceptions.Evaluation/research methodologyThe purpose of the evaluation was to monitor the effectiveness of a client centred approach tohealth improvement.Data collection took place in the form of structured online questionnaires at baseline, midpoint(week 7) and post intervention (week 14). The response rates were 86% at baseline, 49%at mid-point and 44% at post intervention. The online questionnaire gathered information onrespondents’ views about general perceptions/outcomes of their health, what areas of theprogramme worked well and not so well. It is important to note data focuses on respondentsthat completed the surveys.Results of the projectOverall, a total of 64.5% said they had received positive health benefits compared to the startof the programme with 67.7% reporting to be more in control of their health and wellbeing.An increase of 111% was seen in respondents’ calorific expenditure in the last seven dayscompared to the start of the programme (2,738 Kcal pre-intervention vs 5,772 Kcal postintervention).The average weight loss per person was 11lbs. 68.1% of respondents stated the healthCALprogramme contributed to their weight loss and 59% stated they had achieved one or more oftheir health and wellbeing goals.Tips for other professionals1. Engage with your target group from the very beginning to empower participants.Assessing readiness to change is an effective way to assist with this.2. Aim to address the barriers that need to be overcome with a patient/client centredapproach.3. Ensure monitoring and evaluation is built into the planning process before the projectcommences.Contact Rachel StokesEmail rachel@healthcal.co.uk