Simon Driver1, Megan Reynolds1, Kaye Kramer2. 1. a Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, Baylor University Medical Center , Dallas , TX , USA. 2. b Innovative Wellness Solutions, LLC , Pittsburgh , PA , USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at a risk of obesity-related chronic diseases; yet, no evidence-based strategies exist to support weight management in this population. The purpose of this study was to use participatory action research to modify the Diabetes Prevention Program Group Lifestyle Balance (DPP-GLB) programme for overweight/obese people with TBI. The DPP-GLB programme provides education and self-management skills for individuals to reach their lifestyle goals through healthy eating and physical activity. METHODS: A committee of 10 stakeholders including clinicians, patients and caregivers reviewed and modified the DPP-GLB for overweight/obese individuals with TBI. Stakeholders suggested modifications to the content, layout, format, language, behaviour-changing strategies and delivery approaches. The group also provided input on research applications of the modified DPP-GLB including recruitment strategies, study design and patient-centred outcome measures. RESULTS: Strategies for successful implementation in this population focused on determining (1) eligibility criteria for programme inclusion and (2) adaptations to the DPP-GLB curriculum including caregiver involvement, TBI-specific physical activity and nutrition recommendations and tracking and presentation of the content. CONCLUSIONS: If it is shown to be effective in this population, the modified DPP-GLB for TBI will provide a model for implementation in a variety of community settings.
OBJECTIVE: Individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at a risk of obesity-related chronic diseases; yet, no evidence-based strategies exist to support weight management in this population. The purpose of this study was to use participatory action research to modify the Diabetes Prevention Program Group Lifestyle Balance (DPP-GLB) programme for overweight/obesepeople with TBI. The DPP-GLB programme provides education and self-management skills for individuals to reach their lifestyle goals through healthy eating and physical activity. METHODS: A committee of 10 stakeholders including clinicians, patients and caregivers reviewed and modified the DPP-GLB for overweight/obese individuals with TBI. Stakeholders suggested modifications to the content, layout, format, language, behaviour-changing strategies and delivery approaches. The group also provided input on research applications of the modified DPP-GLB including recruitment strategies, study design and patient-centred outcome measures. RESULTS: Strategies for successful implementation in this population focused on determining (1) eligibility criteria for programme inclusion and (2) adaptations to the DPP-GLB curriculum including caregiver involvement, TBI-specific physical activity and nutrition recommendations and tracking and presentation of the content. CONCLUSIONS: If it is shown to be effective in this population, the modified DPP-GLB for TBI will provide a model for implementation in a variety of community settings.
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Physical activity; diet; exercise; self-management; weight loss
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