Abstract
Background: In 2016, the first evidence-based National Recommendations for Physical Activity and Physical Activity Promotion were published in Germany. These recommendations are primarily intended for experts, decision makers and stakeholders.
Objectives: This study aims to describe the development of dissemination strategies for these recommendations.
Process: To facilitate the co-production of knowledge between practitioners, decision makers, and researchers, a participatory approach was applied. This approach involved the development of target group-specific strategies for disseminating the recommendations. This was achieved in two workshops and one working group phase; 92 professionals and decision makers participated in the process.
Results: The working groups developed specific dissemination strategies that were grouped into the following strategy types: (1) inform multipliers, (2) activate multipliers, (3) use existing and develop new networks, (4) initiate policy change.
Conclusion: The participatory approach adopted in this project was successful in developing dissemination strategies and is unique from an international perspective. To improve the evaluation of such co-production processes, future research should determine and operationalize appropriate indicators.
Objectives: This study aims to describe the development of dissemination strategies for these recommendations.
Process: To facilitate the co-production of knowledge between practitioners, decision makers, and researchers, a participatory approach was applied. This approach involved the development of target group-specific strategies for disseminating the recommendations. This was achieved in two workshops and one working group phase; 92 professionals and decision makers participated in the process.
Results: The working groups developed specific dissemination strategies that were grouped into the following strategy types: (1) inform multipliers, (2) activate multipliers, (3) use existing and develop new networks, (4) initiate policy change.
Conclusion: The participatory approach adopted in this project was successful in developing dissemination strategies and is unique from an international perspective. To improve the evaluation of such co-production processes, future research should determine and operationalize appropriate indicators.
Translated title of the contribution | Dissemination of National Physical Activity Recommendations: Participatory Development of Dissemination Strategies in Germany |
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Original language | Undefined/Unknown |
Pages (from-to) | 1015-1021 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Gesundheitswesen |
Volume | 84 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |