The Perceived Impact of I am Moving, I am Learning on Physical Activity and Family Involvement: A Preliminary Investigation

Abstract

Participants in the study reported that IMIL contributed to increased levels of PA and family/community involvement. The participants perceived that the use of IMIL helped parents/caregivers and their children become healthier, by improving the whole family's activity levels. Faculty and staff also reported that there were few barriers related to the implementation and sustainability of IMIL use in childcare settings.

Barriers and facilitators influencing the sustainment of health behaviour interventions in schools and childcare services: a systematic review

“…Articles were published between 1993 and 2019. Studies reported in included articles were delivered in eight high-income countries, with the majority of studies conducted in the USA ( n =19) [ 40 , 41 , 43 , 44 , 46 , 47 , 50 , 52 – 62 , 64 ], followed by the UK ( n =3) [ 39 , 42 , 49 ], Canada ( n =2) [ 20 , 51 ], the Netherlands ( n =2) [ 37 , 45 ], Australia ( n =2) [ 38 , 48 ], Germany ( n =1) [ 63 ], Denmark ( n =1) [ 65 ], and Ireland ( n =1) [ 36 ]. Twelve articles reported on studies that employed qualitative designs [ 36 , 39 , 41 , 46 , 47 , 49 , 52 , 55 , 60 , 61 , 63 , 64 ], eight articles on studies that used quantitative designs [ 40 , 50 , 51 , 53 , 56 – 59 ], ten articles on studies that used mixed-method designs [ 20 , 37 , 38 , 42 – 45 , 48 , 54 , 65 ], and one was a summary article which collated previous findings and discussed lessons learned across multiple studies for specific interventions [ 62 ].…”

“… Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) [ 72 ]; - Resources/equipment - Training/professional development - Programme support officers. 7–8 years Allar et al, 2017 [ 64 ]; Physical activity intervention- Educational resource ‘I am Moving, I am Learning’ resource. USA; childcare services; physical activity.…”

“…Quality assessment ratings have been reported in an additional file (see Additional file 7 ). Nine of the 12 articles reporting qualitative findings rated ‘yes’ for all seven related items [ 36 , 46 , 47 , 49 , 55 , 60 , 61 , 63 , 64 ]. Comparatively, only one of the eight articles reporting quantitative descriptive findings received a ‘yes’ rating for all seven related items [ 50 ].…”

“…Twenty-nine articles reported studies conducted in schools (17 in elementary [ 38 – 40 , 42 , 45 , 49 – 51 , 53 – 60 , 65 ], three in middle [ 46 , 47 , 61 ], four in secondary [ 37 , 43 , 48 , 63 ], two in elementary and secondary schools [ 36 , 41 ], one in elementary and middle schools [ 44 ], and two in elementary, middle, and secondary schools [ 52 , 62 ]) from both urban and rural areas, and of diverse high, middle, and low socioeconomic status (SES). Two articles reported studies conducted in childcare services [ 20 , 64 ]. Participants of school-based articles were principals, school administrators, teachers (classroom and physical education (PE)), and teachers’ aides.…”

“…The majority of articles employed interventions targeting physical activity ( n =9) [ 38 , 45 , 46 , 50 , 54 , 56 , 60 , 64 , 65 ], followed by diet ( n =3) [ 52 , 53 , 63 ], with 15 articles addressing both physical activity and diet [ 20 , 36 , 39 , 41 – 44 , 47 , 49 , 51 , 55 , 57 – 59 , 61 ]. Only a small number of articles were found which focused on other health behaviours, including smoking ( n =1) [ 37 ], smoking and alcohol ( n =1) [ 40 ], and smoking and diet ( n =1) [ 48 ].…”