TY - JOUR
T1 - What happens post-pilot testing? A model for revising a disability awareness and competency training program
AU - Adamson, B.
AU - Thompson, C. M.
AU - Makos, S.
AU - Pool, K.
AU - Liechty, T.
AU - Chiu, C. Y.
AU - Woo, M.
AU - Rice, L.
N1 - Intervention revisions following pilot testing are often essential for securing funding for future effectiveness and implementation trials. Research in clinical rehabilitation has demonstrated that lack of funding is a major reason for a pilot trial not resulting in a definitive effectiveness trial. 26 This project has been funded by the Office for the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Community + Research Partnership Program 27 which aims to address community needs through sustainable partnerships and grants. We encourage other academic-community partnerships involved in disability awareness and competency trainings to engage in systematic program revision in line with pilot feedback and outcomes, dissemination frameworks, eLearning best practices, and partner and community needs.
This work was supported by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign under the Community + Research Partnership Program.
PY - 2024/7
Y1 - 2024/7
N2 - Disability awareness and competency trainings are an important component of addressing ableism and health equity in the health promotion context. This commentary describes our process of developing, implementing, and refining a disability competency training, the Inclusive Community Exercise Training, for community-based group exercise instructors. The training originated from a partnership between academic researchers, community organizations, and individuals with disabilities. After initial pilot testing, we used feedback from participants to enhance the training. To optimize successful dissemination of this training, we utilized the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework, which is widely used in public health. The revision process focused on generalizing content to suit a wider audience, utilizing an eLearning platform for dissemination, and optimizing interactivity to improve learning effectiveness. The commentary emphasizes the lessons learned and the significance of systematic program revision, considering diverse expertise, content tailoring, and the benefits of accessible eLearning platforms.
AB - Disability awareness and competency trainings are an important component of addressing ableism and health equity in the health promotion context. This commentary describes our process of developing, implementing, and refining a disability competency training, the Inclusive Community Exercise Training, for community-based group exercise instructors. The training originated from a partnership between academic researchers, community organizations, and individuals with disabilities. After initial pilot testing, we used feedback from participants to enhance the training. To optimize successful dissemination of this training, we utilized the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework, which is widely used in public health. The revision process focused on generalizing content to suit a wider audience, utilizing an eLearning platform for dissemination, and optimizing interactivity to improve learning effectiveness. The commentary emphasizes the lessons learned and the significance of systematic program revision, considering diverse expertise, content tailoring, and the benefits of accessible eLearning platforms.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.dhjo.2024.101612
DO - 10.1016/j.dhjo.2024.101612
M3 - Comment/debate
C2 - 38503622
AN - SCOPUS:85188664970
SN - 1936-6574
VL - 17
JO - Disability and Health Journal
JF - Disability and Health Journal
IS - 3
M1 - 101612
ER -