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MEW Network Self-Management Program Characteristics and Lessons Learned through the RE-AIM Framework
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3 2023
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Source: Epilepsy Behav. 140:109111
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Alternative Title:Epilepsy Behav
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Description:Rationale:
The promotion of evidence-based self-management support for people living with chronic conditions such as epilepsy is a public health priority. Epilepsy self-management encompasses three general areas: 1) treatment management, 2) seizure management, and 3) lifestyle management. Interventions focusing on self-management have increased quality of life and adherence to treatment. This study assesses and synthesizes the Managing Epilepsy Well Network (MEWN) program implementation experiences using the RE-AIM framework. This research informs the quality and rigor of MEWN program dissemination and implementation efforts to assess whether these programs are being implemented and their scalability.
Methods:
The study data were derived from a MEWN Self-management Program Survey conducted with currently active MEWN researchers through an online survey and review of program publications and archival documents. Survey data were obtained from either the principal investigator or study team for the UPLIFT, HOBSCOTCH, SMART, MINDSET, TIME, and PACES programs. The survey questionnaire included 6 sections consisting of 68 questions and focused on the RE-AIM dimensions and respondent characteristics. The RE-AIM dimensions included: 1) Reach, 2) Effectiveness, 3) Adoption (number of and type of adopting sites), 4) Implementation (retention rate, barriers to implementation), and 5) Maintenance.
Results:
Across the MEWN programs, participation (44–120 individuals) and delivery methods (community, clinic, or asynchronous; group or individual) ranged with most programs predominantly reaching White or African American participants. Common program outcome measures included clinical outcomes (e.g., depression, quality of life, seizure frequency) and indicators of self-management behaviors (e.g., problem-solving; self-efficacy). Initial efficacy trials suggested programs were effective in changing some of their targeted outcomes (effectiveness). Most programs were implemented in clinical settings and several programs are being replicated or adapted to different geographical (e.g., urban, rural, suburban) or demographic (e.g., race, age) settings (adoption). Program delivery methods involved a mixture of program staff, peer educators, and researchers. Implementation enabling factors included partnerships with local epilepsy organizations and inclusion of peer educators. Retention rates for all programs averaged to 83.6%. Internal barriers included recruitment and lack of sufficient resources for participants. External barriers included clinical staff buy-in, staffing, and insufficient funding for support staff. Despite uncertain funding, all programs offered next steps to sustain their initiatives such as packaging their programs, initiating adoption with regional organizations, and supporting organizational readiness (maintenance). Dissemination efforts included partnering with other organizations, provision of training and technical assistance and partnering with national organizations on grant opportunities to scale-up existing programs.
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These data showcase the impact of the MEWN self-management interventions on health and quality of life. These programs are employing training, readiness assessment, technical assistance, and development of partnerships to increase program scalability. Finally, program adaptations are being conducted to expand the interventions to other populations to address health inequalities. The lessons learned are critical for other interventions attempting to increase translation of their programs to other settings.
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Pubmed ID:36804716
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC10941971
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Volume:140
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