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. 2024 May 7;2024(5):CD009531. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009531.pub3

Aschbrenner 2019.

Study name Randomized controlled trial of a learning collaorative to implement health promotion in mental health
Methods Setting: 48 mental health provider organisations from across the US
Allocation: cluster‐randomised implementation trial (sites enrolled in 3 blocks of 16 sites)
Masking: single (investigator)
Participants Diagnosis: primary DSM‐V axis I diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder or any other state‐certified SMI diagnosis (e.g. post‐traumatic stress disorder)
n = 55 organisations
Age: 18+
Interventions Virtual learning collaborative comprised of an 18‐month intensive training, skill building and structured implementation process focused on reinforcing fidelity to the InSHAPE model (with monthly learning sessions)
InSHAPE is an evidence‐based lifestyle intervention for persons with SMI consisting of a free or low cost gym membership and weekly individual meetings with a certified fitness trainer (i.e. health mentor) who provides instruction on both exercise and healthy eating, and who organises and leads group celebrations.
Control: the inSHAPE intervention delivered with technical assistance (comprised of 4 scheduled conference calls and additional calls as needed)
Comparison: virtual learning collaborative vs technical assistance
Outcomes Primary outcomes:
  • Change in programme participation (proportion of enrolled individuals who received adequate exposure to the evidence‐based practice, as defined by attending at least 50% of the InSHAPE sessions over 6 months)

  • Change in programme fidelity (22‐item InSHAPE Fidelity Scale)

  • Change in participant weight (proportion of InSHAPE participants achieving clinically significant weight loss defined as ≥ 5% weight loss)

Starting date November 2014
Contact information kelly.aschbrenner@dartmouth.edu
Notes This is an implementation trial of a 'virtual learning collaborative'. The inSHAPE intervention is not described as collaborative care.
Estimated completion date November 2020