Small Steps for Big Changes (SSBC) is a diet and exercise counselling program that significantly reduces the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). In partnership with YMCAs in Canada spanning 8 provinces, the aim of this study is to scale-up program delivery and evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of SSBC. To evaluate implementation, the number of staff trained/patients enrolled, attendance, sessions delivered as planned, delivery costs, and number of sites continuing to deliver the program will be examined. To evaluate program effectiveness, changes in patient health (e.g., T2D status, blood glucose, weight, exercise, diet) will be measured over 2 years following program completion.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Type 2 diabetes status
Timeframe: 0, 12, and 24 months post intervention
Change in HbA1c
Timeframe: 0, 12 and 24 months post intervention
Adoption of SSBC
Timeframe: 0, 52, 104, 156, 208 weeks
Reach of SSBC
Timeframe: 0, 52, 104, 156, 208 weeks
Dose Delivered
Timeframe: During delivery of the intervention
Fidelity of SSBC delivery
Timeframe: During delivery of the intervention
Number of adaptations of SSBC
Timeframe: Prior to, and throughout delivery of the intervention (0-104 weeks), sustainment planning and delivery (104-208 weeks)
Types of adaptations of SSBC
Timeframe: Prior to, and throughout delivery of the intervention (0-104 weeks), sustainment planning and delivery (104-208 weeks)
Receptivity to SSBC among patients' and staff
Timeframe: 4, and 52 weeks (patients), during delivery (staff)
Cost of Delivering SSBC
Timeframe: 104, 156, 208 weeks
Membership rates
Timeframe: 104, 156, 208 weeks