LE3 .A278 2014

2014

Shields, Chris

Acadia University

Bachelor of Science

Honours

Psychology

Psychology

The present study examined the implementation and perceived effectiveness of the Canadian Diabetes Association’s (CDA) physical activity resource manual and associated workshops. Diabetes care providers (DCPs) across Canada were surveyed immediately following the workshops and 8-12 months afterward. Baseline data (N = 462) revealed that 58% of DCPs addressed physical activity in >50% of their sessions; however, 73% spent <25% of their time on this topic. Immediately following the workshop, DCPs intended to implement the resource (M = 4.5/5). Follow-up analyses (N = 132) revealed that 66% of DCPs included physical activity in >50% of their sessions. DCPs reported an increase in confidence, most frequently in providing advice regarding the benefits of activity (86%) and providing instruction regarding resistance training (86%). While DCPs found the resource helpful (M = 5.1/7), they most frequently reported time as a challenge to providing counseling (37%). These findings highlight the impact of this national initiative and suggest that it improves physical activity promotion in diabetes care.

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