Feasibility of multi-sector policy measures that create activity-friendly environments for children: results of a Delphi study

Aarts, Marie-Jeanne; Schuit, Albertine J.; Goor, Ien A. M. van de; Oers, Hans van

doi:10.1186/1748-5908-6-128

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“…The use of Delphi in studies that explore questions related to health and well-being is increasing. In health and well-being policy, recent examples include the creation of activity-friendly environments for children (Aarts, Schuit, Van De Goor, & Van Oers, 2011 ) and access to wireless technologies for people with disabilities (Baker & Moon, 2010 ). Delphi has been used in studies seeking to develop practice guidelines and competencies in the area of health and well-being.…”

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Gadamerian philosophical hermeneutics as a useful methodological framework for the Delphi technique

Guzys

Dickson‐Swift

Kenny

et al. 2015

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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In this article we aim to demonstrate how Gadamerian philosophical hermeneutics may provide a sound methodological framework for researchers using the Delphi Technique (Delphi) in studies exploring health and well-being. Reporting of the use of Delphi in health and well-being research is increasing, but less attention has been given to covering its methodological underpinnings. In Delphi, a structured anonymous conversation between participants is facilitated, via an iterative survey process. Participants are specifically selected for their knowledge and experience with the topic of interest. The purpose of structuring conversation in this manner is to cultivate collective opinion and highlight areas of disagreement, using a process that minimizes the influence of group dynamics. The underlying premise is that the opinion of a collective is more useful than that of an individual. In designing our study into health literacy, Delphi aligned well with our research focus and would enable us to capture collective views. However, we were interested in the methodology that would inform our study. As researchers, we believe that methodology provides the framework and principles for a study and is integral to research integrity. In assessing the suitability of Delphi for our research purpose, we found little information about underpinning methodology. The absence of a universally recognized or consistent methodology associated with Delphi was highlighted through a scoping review we undertook to assist us in our methodological thinking. This led us to consider alternative methodologies, which might be congruent with the key principles of Delphi. We identified Gadamerian philosophical hermeneutics as a methodology that could provide a supportive framework and principles. We suggest that this methodology may be useful in health and well-being studies utilizing the Delphi method.

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confidence: 99%

Gadamerian philosophical hermeneutics as a useful methodological framework for the Delphi technique

Guzys

Dickson‐Swift

Kenny

et al. 2015

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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“…Regarding policy implementation, Aarts et al [98] used a multiround Delphi process to identify policies considered most feasible across sectors (i.e., public health, sports, youth and education, spatial planning/public space, traffic and transportation and safety). Policies with high levels of cultural and community acceptability, as well as political and financial feasibility, were most favorable across sectors.…”

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Current Trends in Childhood Obesity Research

2012

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Childhood obesity is a global health issue. To identify research trends and gaps of childhood obesity research, we reviewed MEDLINE publications from January 2011 to May 2012 and qualitatively analyzed the major domains and themes of research focus. Major domains are: measurements, obesity correlates, prevention interventions, treatment interventions, and policy issues. Key advances and innovations are highlighted within each domain. Emerging areas include the advancement of measurement methodologies that simultaneously capture individual and contextual information across time, analysis of policy problems, and the development of multilevel, community interventions. However, few effective and sustainable interventions are exemplified; some strategies are promising. Recommendations for future research includes the adoption of a systems approach that integrates individual, environmental, and policy change, the scale up and diffusion of innovations, studies of intended and unintended policy impacts, and the design and testing of effective social marketing strategies.

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“…Selection criteria that were based on other study designs [49,50], and consultation with local experts and the TROPIC team included: the potential of an organization to make or positively influence policies that could improve food and/or physical activity environments; representation of different demographic groups to ensure potential policy reach ( e . g ., across key ethnic and religious groups; urban and rural settings); capacity to release staff for TROPIC activities; potential to apply and share policymaking knowledge and skills within the organization; and potential to build capacity in order to develop a critical mass of policy-makers who utilize EIPM [51].…”

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Knowledge brokering between researchers and policymakers in Fiji to develop policies to reduce obesity: a process evaluation

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BackgroundThe importance of using research evidence in decisionmaking at the policy level has been increasingly recognized. However, knowledge brokering to engage researchers and policymakers in government and non-government organizations is challenging. This paper describes and evaluates the knowledge exchange processes employed by the Translational Research on Obesity Prevention in Communities (TROPIC) project that was conducted from July 2009 to April 2012 in Fiji. TROPIC aimed to enhance: the evidence-informed decisionmaking skills of policy developers; and awareness and utilization of local and other obesity-related evidence to develop policies that could potentially improve the nation’s food and physical activity environments. The specific research question was: Can a knowledge brokering approach advance evidence-informed policy development to improve eating and physical activity environments in Fiji.MethodsThe intervention comprised: recruiting organizations and individuals; mapping policy environments; analyzing organizational capacity and support for evidence-informed policymaking (EIPM); developing EIPM skills; and facilitating development of evidence-informed policy briefs. Flexible timetabling of activities was essential to accommodate multiple competing priorities at both individual and organizational levels. Process diaries captured the duration, frequency and type of each interaction and/or activity between the knowledge brokering team and participants or their organizations.ResultsPartnerships were formalized with high-level officers in each of the six participating organization. Participants (n = 49) developed EIPM skills (acquire, assess, adapt and apply evidence) through a series of four workshops and applied this knowledge to formulate briefs with ongoing one-to-one support from TROPIC team members. A total of 55% of participants completed the 12 to18 month intervention, and 63% produced one or more briefs (total = 20) that were presented to higher-level officers within their organizations. The knowledge brokering team spent an average of 30 hours per participant during the entire TROPIC process.ConclusionsActive engagement of participating organizations from the outset resulted in strong individual and organizational commitment to the project. The TROPIC initiative provided a win-win situation, with participants expanding skills in EIPM and policy development, organizations increasing EIPM capacity, and researchers providing data to inform policy.

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Feasibility of multi-sector policy measures that create activity-friendly environments for children: results of a Delphi study

Cited by 17 publications

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Gadamerian philosophical hermeneutics as a useful methodological framework for the Delphi technique

Gadamerian philosophical hermeneutics as a useful methodological framework for the Delphi technique

Current Trends in Childhood Obesity Research

Knowledge brokering between researchers and policymakers in Fiji to develop policies to reduce obesity: a process evaluation

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