Theory-driven evaluation of exercise programs: often recommended but still only a few hits in literature databases

Brach, Michael

doi:10.1007/s11556-011-0079-8

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“…This is particularly true for complex interventions including exercise and motor learning [15,16]. Logical models can be used to form a programme theory.…”

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Studying feasibility and effects of a two-stage nursing staff training in residential geriatric care using a 30 month mixed-methods design [ISRCTN24344776]

2011

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BackgroundTransfer techniques and lifting weights often cause back pain and disorders for nurses in geriatric care. The Kinaesthetics care conception claims to be an alternative, yielding benefits for nurses as well as for clients.Starting a multi-step research program on the effects of Kinaesthetics, we assess the feasibility of a two-stage nursing staff training and a pre-post research design. Using quantitative and qualitative success criteria, we address mobilisation from the bed to a chair and backwards, walking with aid and positioning in bed on the staff level as well as on the resident level. In addition, effect estimates should help to decide on and to prepare a controlled trial.Methods/DesignStandard basic and advanced Kinaesthetics courses (each comprising four subsequent days and an additional counselling day during the following four months) are offered to n = 36 out of 60 nurses in a residential geriatric care home, who are in charge of 76 residents. N = 22 residents needing movement support are participating to this study.On the staff level, measurements include focus group discussions, questionnaires, physical strain self-assessment (Borg scale), video recordings and external observation of patient assistance skills using a specialised instrument (SOPMAS). Questionnaires used on the resident level include safety, comfort, pain, and level of own participation during mobilisation. A functional mobility profile is assessed using a specialised test procedure (MOTPA).Measurements will take place at baseline (T0), after basic training (T1), and after the advanced course (T2). Follow-up focus groups will be offered at T1 and 10 months later (T3).DiscussionTen criteria for feasibility success are established before the trial, assigned to resources (missing data), processes (drop-out of nurses and residents) and science (minimum effects) criteria. This will help to make rational decision on entering the next stage of the research program.Trial RegistrationCurrent Controlled Trials ISRCTN24344776.

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“…This is particularly true for complex interventions including exercise and motor learning [15,16]. Logical models can be used to form a programme theory.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In order to make comprehensive evaluations possible, explicating the theory of a programme is helpful and often recommended. This is particularly true for complex interventions including exercise and motor learning [ 15 , 16 ]. Logical models can be used to form a programme theory.…”

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confidence: 99%

Studying feasibility and effects of a two-stage nursing staff training in residential geriatric care using a 30 month mixed-methods design [ISRCTN24344776]

2011

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“…Such topics were, e.g. peak exercise [16], socioeconomic perspectives [14], or theory-driven evaluation [4].…”

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Assistive technologies at home and in the workplace—a field of research for exercise science and human movement science

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Korn

2012

Eur Rev Aging Phys Act

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Theory-driven evaluation of exercise programs: often recommended but still only a few hits in literature databases

Cited by 2 publications

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Studying feasibility and effects of a two-stage nursing staff training in residential geriatric care using a 30 month mixed-methods design [ISRCTN24344776]

Studying feasibility and effects of a two-stage nursing staff training in residential geriatric care using a 30 month mixed-methods design [ISRCTN24344776]

Assistive technologies at home and in the workplace—a field of research for exercise science and human movement science

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