Transferability of the NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme: a qualitative exploration of factors influencing the programme’s transfer ahead of wide-scale adoption.

BURTON, Wendy, PADGETT, Louise, NIXON, Nicola, ELLS, Louisa, BROWN, Tamara, BAKHAI, Chirag, RADLEY, Duncan, HOMER, Catherine, MARWOOD, Jordan, DHIR, Pooja and BRYANT, Maria (2024). Transferability of the NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme: a qualitative exploration of factors influencing the programme’s transfer ahead of wide-scale adoption. Diabetic Medicine.

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Abstract

Introduction Although behavioural interventions have been found to help control type 2 diabetes (T2D), it is important to understand how the delivery context can influence implementation and outcomes. The NHS committed to testing a low-calorie diet (LCD) programme designed to support people living with excess weight and T2D to lose weight and improve diabetes outcomes. Understanding what influenced implementation during the programme pilot is important in optimising rollout. This study explored the transferability of the NHS LCD Programme prior to wider adoption. Methods Twenty-five interviews were undertaken with stakeholders involved in implementing the LCD programme in pilot sites (health service leads, referring health professionals and programme deliverers). Interviews with programme participants (people living with T2D) were undertaken within a larger programme of work, exploring what worked, for whom and why, which is reported separately. The conceptual Population–Intervention–Environment–Transfer Model of Transferability (PIET-T) guided study design and data collection. Constructs of the model were also used as a deductive coding frame during data analysis. Key themes were identified which informed recommendations to optimise programme transfer. Results Population: Referral strategies in some areas lacked consideration of population characteristics. Many believed that offering a choice of delivery model would promote acceptability and accessibility of the eligible population. Intervention: Overall, stakeholders had confidence in the LCD programme due to the robust evidence base along with anecdotal evidence, but some felt the complex referral process hindered engagement from GP practices. Environment: Stakeholders described barriers to accessing the programme, including language and learning difficulties. Transferability: Multidisciplinary working and effective communication supported successful implementation. Conclusion Referral strategies to reach underrepresented groups should be considered during programme transfer, along with timely data from service providers on access and programme benefits. A choice of delivery models may optimise uptake. Knowledge sharing between sites on good working practices is encouraged, including increasing engagement with key stakeholders.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	1103 Clinical Sciences; 1117 Public Health and Health Services; 1701 Psychology; Endocrinology & Metabolism; 3202 Clinical sciences
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.15354
SWORD Depositor:	Symplectic Elements
Depositing User:	Symplectic Elements
Date Deposited:	10 May 2024 15:13
Last Modified:	03 Jun 2024 14:45
URI:	https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/33705

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