A Qualitative Evaluation of Healthy Weight Services in a Local Authority in England

Autor/inn/en	Kime, Nicky Helen; McKenna, Jim; Griffiths, Claire; Rivett, Martin; Gately, Paul
Titel	A Qualitative Evaluation of Healthy Weight Services in a Local Authority in England
Quelle	In: Health Education Journal, 77 (2018) 8, S.939-951 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Kime, Nicky Helen)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0017-8969
DOI	10.1177/0017896918786987
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Body Weight; Physical Health; Empowerment; Allied Health Personnel; Competence; Obesity; Public Health; Intervention; Risk Management; Access to Health Care; Health Education; Behavior Change; Health Behavior; Barriers; Program Effectiveness; United Kingdom (England) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Körpergewicht; Gesundheitszustand; Kompetenz; Adipositas; Gesundheitswesen; Risikomanagement; Gesundheitsaufklärung; Gesundheitsbildung; Gesundheitserziehung; Health behaviour; Gesundheitsverhalten
Abstract	Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the healthy weight services in one local authority in England, where obesity levels have been above the national average since 2006. Design: We conducted process and outcome evaluation using a qualitative methodology. Data were generated in focus group discussions and semi-structured interviews with clients, practitioners, healthcare professionals and volunteers. Results: A total of 91 individuals from six services participated in the evaluation. Staff competencies and empowerment outcomes were identified as areas of strength. However, despite examples of excellent practice and enthusiastic recommendations from clients, access and referral processes were areas of weakness. Conclusion: In England, local authorities have an important role to play in tackling obesity. It is crucial that they are provided with the tools to be able to implement healthy weight interventions effectively. A whole-systems approach presents a real opportunity for staff in local authorities and public health to work collaboratively and innovatively towards the same goal of continuous improvement in obesity management. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01