ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Pilot feasibility study of the Walking Away from Diabetes programme for adults with intellectual disabilities in two further education colleges: Process evaluation findings
Andrew Maine,
Michael J. Brown,
Adele Dickson,
Maria Truesdale,
Corresponding Author
Andrew Maine
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
Correspondence
Andrew Maine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK.
Email: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorMichael J. Brown
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
Search for more papers by this authorAdele Dickson
Glasgow Caledonian University School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow, UK
Search for more papers by this authorMaria Truesdale
Edinburgh Napier University School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
Search for more papers by this authorAndrew Maine,
Michael J. Brown,
Adele Dickson,
Maria Truesdale,
Corresponding Author
Andrew Maine
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
Correspondence
Andrew Maine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK.
Email: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorMichael J. Brown
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
Search for more papers by this authorAdele Dickson
Glasgow Caledonian University School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow, UK
Search for more papers by this authorMaria Truesdale
Edinburgh Napier University School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
Background
People with intellectual disabilities remain at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) due to lifestyle-associated risk factors. Educational programmes have been adapted for people with intellectual disabilities targeting ongoing T2D self-management. However, there are no adapted programmes which aim to prevent T2D through reducing risk factors. The present study initiates addressing this gap.
Methods
Further education (FE) colleges in Scotland were recruited for feasibility study using the Walking Away (WA) from Diabetes programme. Process evaluation assessed recruitment, retention, baseline physical activity levels, and acceptability and accessibility using focus groups.
Results
Ninety six percent of invited students agreed to participate. WA was positively received, and some short-term impact was described. Suggestions for further adaptations regarding materials, delivery and content were provided, including delivery embedded within FE college curriculum.
Conclusions
Recruitment, retention and acceptability provide rationale for further research on T2D prevention in FE colleges.
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