ArticleThe international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity2018
Implementation and scale up of population physical activity interventions for clinical and community settings: the PRACTIS guide.
Article in The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 145 papers, 9 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Evaluation of the Implementation and Effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Lifestyle Treatment for Inpatients With Mental Illness (MULTI+)
A Physical Activity Intervention to Promote Cognitive Health, Cardiovascular Health and Sleep in Older Latinos
Who cites it
145 citing papers in PubMed, 9 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Implementation of Telerehabilitation Interventions for the Self-Management of Cardiovascular Disease: Systematic Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2020Pooled it
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- Adoption, implementation and sustainability of school-based physical activity and sedentary behaviour interventions in real-world settings: a systematic review.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2019Pooled it
- A systematic review of cancer caregiver interventions: Appraising the potential for implementation of evidence into practice.Psycho-oncology · 2019Pooled it
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- Examining the sustainability and effectiveness of co-created physical activity interventions in vocational education and training: a multimethod evaluation.BMC public health · 2022Trial
- Equitable Patient and Public Involvement Strategies for Scaling Health and Social Care Interventions: A Consensus Study Inspired by Delphi Methods.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
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- Dissemination strategies for the national scale-up of a school-based physical activity initiative: insights from education and health sector partner organizations.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Exploring working mechanism of an implementation strategy bundle on the implementation of a lifestyle intervention for community-dwelling older adults: process evaluation of a stepped wedge trial.Implementation science communications · 2026Article
- What works in real-world implementation? Practice-based insights from the ENJOY IMP-ACT project promoting physical activity among older adults.Health promotion international · 2026Article
- Implementation of the Ironbark falls prevention program: a mixed methods process evaluation with Aboriginal communities.Age and ageing · 2026Article
- Co-Develop-IT! Unifying Methodological Guideline for the Co-Design, Development, and Evaluation of Individually Tailored Technology-Enhanced Training and Rehabilitation Concepts: Consensus Development Study and Tutorial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Implementation of physical activity interventions for children and young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities: an international modified Delphi study.BMJ paediatrics open · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundFew efficacious physical activity interventions are successfully translated and sustained in practice. We propose a practical guide for researchers to increase the likelihood of successful implementation and scale up of physical activity interventions in practice contexts. The guide is based on two principles: (i) differences between the research and practice context can be addressed during intervention development and implementation planning by focusing on system, delivery personnel, and intervention characteristics; and (ii) early planning for implementation barriers and facilitators can improve subsequent translation into practice.
methodsFrom the published literature, we identified evidence of strategies to improve research-practice translation, along with narrative descriptions of different approaches to addressing translational challenges. These, along with constructs taken from widely cited implementation outcome, process, and mechanistic models were collated and inform the guide.
resultsThe resultant PRACTIS guide (PRACTical planning for Implementation and Scale-up) comprised the following four iterative steps: Step 1) Characterize the parameters of the implementation setting; Step 2) Identify and engage key stakeholders across multiple levels within the delivery system(s); Step 3) Identify contextual barriers and facilitators to implementation, and; Step 4) Address potential barriers to effective implementation.
conclusionsA lack of practical guidance for researchers on how to effectively plan implementation and scale up of physical activity interventions prevents us moving quickly from evidence to action. We recommend that intervention development and adaptation for broad and sustained implementation be prioritized early in intervention planning and include active engagement from delivery organizations and stakeholders. The PRACTIS guide is also relevant for clinical and public health researchers in other areas of prevention.
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