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Table 3 Determinants, methods and practical applications of the traininga

From: Development of a training programme for home health care workers to promote preventive activities focused on a healthy lifestyle: an intervention mapping approach

Determinants

Theory-based methods

Practical applications

Awareness

Self-reflection

Introductory inspirational talk/group discussion/written assignment/feedback on home assignment

Persuasive communication

Overall aim of the training programme is stated: ensuring client autonomy by enhancing lifestyle and focusing on physical activity and fruit and vegetable intake

Exploration of which preventive activities workers already engage in with regard to physical activity and fruit and vegetable intake

Positive reinforcement

Feedback on home assignment and experiences of starting a dialogue with the client about lifestyle

Knowledge

Information delivery (passive learning)

Lecture/written assignment/written information/game of statements

Information processing (active learning)

Early detection of risk behaviour in the client

Guidelines for physical activity and fruit and vegetable intake in older adults

How to manage client barriers

Presentation of theory of communication skills, Stages Of Change and written information in the training

Knowledge of several disorders and recommended nutrition and physical activity for these

Information on facilities and possibilities for clients to enhance lifestyle so that the HHC worker can advise them

Self-efficacy

Feedback/Instruction

Written assignment/group discussion/lecture/practical assignment

Modelling

Exploration of the preventive activities the HHC workers have provided and their experiences during training sessions and work meetings

Reflection on how the HHC workers deal with complex issues and how colleagues cope with this HHC workers will develop a plan of actions they will undertake in the client setting

Goal-setting

 

Attitude

Information delivery (passive learning)

Lecture/game of statements

Information processing (active learning)

The importance of prevention focused on physical activity and intake of fruit and vegetables is explained

Feedback

Feedback on the efforts the HHC workers have made and compliments on successes during training sessions and work meetings

Skills

Modelling

Learn from colleagues by observing them practising communication skills

Guided practice

Practising communication skills with colleagues using the information given in the lecture

Social influence

Support from work organization

Group discussion/practical assignment/policy/protocol

Exchange experiences in providing prevention during work meetings

Modelling

HHC worker and colleagues explore which preventive activities they already provide in the area of physical activity and fruit and vegetable intake

Integrate the process of engaging in preventive actions in the HHC organization

  1. aWorkers were fully involved in the development of the content of the training programme and the teaching strategies used