Implementation evaluation of a secondary level whole school programme: A qualitative inquiry

Oral Presentation B11.1

Authors

  • Fiona McHale University of Limerick
  • Kwok Ng University of Limerick; University of Eastern Finland
  • Caera L. Grady University of Limerick
  • Catherine Norton University of Limerick
  • Dylan Scanlon University of Limerick
  • Jemima Cooper University of Bath
  • Donal O'Shea St. Vincent's University Hospital, University College Dublin
  • Catherine Woods University of Limerick

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.558

Keywords:

Whole-School-Approach, Physical Activity, Adolescents, Implementation Strategies

Abstract

Purpose: To identify the implementation barriers and facilitators of the SLASF programme. Furthermore, to identify implementation strategies for extended roll out of the programme. Methods: Process evaluation focus groups (N=22) and interviews (N=27) were conducted in three schools with programme implementers i.e. school management, SLASF coordinator, student-leaders class, staff committee and were transcribed verbatim. Transcripts were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis and were guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Results: Implementation barriers were; ‘limited capacity and knowledge of implementers’, and ‘poor optimisation of the school as a systems approach’. Facilitators identified were; ‘optimisation of the school as a systems approach’, ‘change and progress requires patience and time’ and ‘acceptability of the intervention’. Conclusions: Identified barriers and facilitators assisted with the identification of implementation strategies including (not limited to) a shared leadership programme for student leaders, a more flexible timeline for completion and a student leadership transference each year. This study has identified drivers of implementation success or failure for future impact and extended roll out of SLASF. Funding: The University of Limerick, Mayo Education Centre, Healthy Ireland and St. Vincent’s Charity.

Published

2021-09-30

How to Cite

McHale, F., Ng, K., Grady, C., Norton, C., Scanlon, D., Cooper, J., O’Shea, D., & Woods, C. (2021). Implementation evaluation of a secondary level whole school programme: A qualitative inquiry: Oral Presentation B11.1. The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.558

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