Evaluating the implementation of the SWITCH® school wellness intervention and capacity-building process through multiple methods.

Gabriella M McLoughlinPriscila CandalSpyridoula VazouJoey A LeeDavid A DzewaltowskiRichard R RosenkranzLorraine Lanningham-FosterDouglas A GentileLaura LiechtySenlin ChenGregory J Welk

Published in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2020)

The results from this implementation study document the importance of allowing schools to adapt programming to meet their local needs, and highlight the strengths of measuring multiple implementation outcomes. Increased support is needed for schools regarding the formation and improvement of wellness policies as a means to enhance sustainability over time.

Keyphrases

primary care
healthcare
quality improvement
randomized controlled trial
public health
mental health
life cycle
high school