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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2024 Jan 1.
Published in final edited form as: Obesity (Silver Spring). 2022 Dec 10;31(1):203–213. doi: 10.1002/oby.23627

Table 5.

Adaptations to the Bright Bodies program since initial randomized controlled trial, 2007-2018

Implementation Year Adaptation Were Adaptations Planned?1 What Was Modified?1 Description and Reasons for Adaptation What Was the Goal?1
Efforts to increase engagement and motivation
2007 Completion certificates Planned/Proactive Implementation and scale-up activities Prizes for “biggest loser” (2 for younger group and 2 for older group) were discontinued. Instead, all participants received completion certificates at the end of each session. Increase engagement; reduce cost; increase satisfaction
2008 Bright Bodies “Bucks” Planned/Proactive Implementation and scale-up activities Introduced 3-4 raffle prizes throughout session. Sought to increase recognition of all participants who demonstrated progress and not just “best” outcomes. Bright Bodies “bucks” for raffle drawing were earned for a variety of activities demonstrating engagement with the program (e.g., attendance; submitting physical activity logs) Increase engagement; reduce cost; increase satisfaction
2013 Brief exercise class added to orientation Planned/Proactive Content (lengthening/extending) Brief exercise class added in response to perceived eagerness of participants to start exercise during orientation class. Increase engagement; increase retention
2013 Inclusion of more games in physical activity curriculum Unplanned/Reactive Content (adding elements; removing elements) In response to request by participants and goal of increasing participant “ownership” in the program, more interactive games were added to the physical activity classes. Increase engagement and satisfaction; improve fit with participants
2015 Inclusion of siblings Unplanned/Reactive Contextual (population) Siblings including those without overweight/obesity permitted to attend program in response to families’ requests. Sought to improve retention and family-based practice. Increase retention; improve feasibility; improve fit with recipients; increase satisfaction
2016 More modifications included during exercise instruction Planned/Proactive Content (tailoring/tweaking/refining) Modifications for varying fitness levels shown more frequently during class to accommodate all participants and prevent injuries. Improve fit with recipients
Pragmatic changes
2009 Increased use of trainees as staff Unplanned/Reactive Contextual (personnel) Utilized more nutrition and exercise physiology students in response to: (1) high volume of requests for precepting trainees from local universities; and (2) decreased funding for seasoned staff. Reduce cost
2009 Restructured group levels from 4 levels to 2 (Beginner/Intermediate) Unplanned/Reactive Contextual (format) In response to group size and experienced staff shortages, combined Intermediate I, Intermediate II, and Advanced groups to one group, Intermediate/Advanced. Improve feasibility; reduce cost
Updates to curriculum
Ongoing Curriculum updates Planned/Proactive Content (tailoring/tweaking/refining; adding elements; condensing/shortening; substituting; removing or skipping elements; reordering of intervention elements or modules; changes in packaging or materials) Nutrition and behavior modification topics added annually to address new topics of interest and keep material current with pediatric weight management literature (e.g., “Break the Fast with Breakfast”; “Stress Management for the Stress Eater”) Improve effectiveness or outcomes; increase engagement; address cultural factors