Formative evaluation on a physical activity health promotion program for the group home setting

Alicia Dixon-Ibarra, Simon Driver, Haley VanVolkenburg, Kathleen Humphries

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Abstract

Physical inactivity and high rates of chronic conditions is a public health concern for adults with intellectual disability. Few health promotion programs target the group home setting which is the pre-dominant form of residential accommodation for persons with intellectual disability. A process evaluation of a physical activity health promotion program, Menu-Choice, was conducted with five group home sites for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Menu-Choice assists group home staff in including physical activity goals within resident schedules. The physical activity program was designed based on theoretical frameworks, community-based participatory approaches, and established health promotion guidelines for adults with disabilities. Fourteen program coordinators (age M 39; 77% females), 22 staff (age M 39; 82% females), and 18 residents (age M 59; 72% females; 56% ambulatory) participated. Results from the fidelity survey and program completion highlight potential challenges with implementation. Findings will assist with the refinement of the program for continued implementation trials in the group home community.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)81-90
Number of pages10
JournalEvaluation and Program Planning
Volume60
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1 2017

Keywords

  • Health promotion
  • Intellectual disability
  • Physical activity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Business and International Management
  • Social Psychology
  • Geography, Planning and Development
  • Strategy and Management
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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