In:
Health Promotion Practice, SAGE Publications, Vol. 21, No. 3 ( 2020-05), p. 457-463
Abstract:
Purpose. To use the Awareness, Motivation, Skills, and Opportunity (AMSO) framework as a foundation for service delivery in a primary care network (PCN). Method. The AMSO framework (awareness, motivation, skills, opportunity) was integrated into PCN program design: Health Basics (8 weeks with monthly follow-up) focused on healthy living and Happiness Basics (6 weeks) used positive psychology. Evaluation included quality of life (QofL) and participant experience; weight, body mass index, and waist circumference were included for Health Basics. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t tests, and thematic analysis. Setting. PCN in western Canada with midsized urban center and surrounding areas. Participants. Health Basics—adults with or at risk for chronic disease (n = 103). Happiness Basics—adults with depression, languishing, or flourishing (n = 124). Results. Changes were evident in weight loss, body mass index, waist circumference, and QofL (p 〈 .05) for Health Basics participants. The participants also reported being more active, eating healthier, having a more positive mind-set, and having confidence in making lifestyle changes. Happiness Basics participants’ QofL improved in all domains (p 〈 .05) except the physical summary score (p = .079). Happiness participants described positive experiences and learned new skills. Conclusion. The AMSO framework was successfully implemented in our PCN. Recommendations are included to improve program effectiveness and use.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1524-8399
,
1552-6372
DOI:
10.1177/1524839918801912
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2020
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2036801-X
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