Evaluating the digitalization of the Small Steps for Big Changes coach training : from conceptualization to effectiveness
department or school: Health and Social Development, Faculty of (Okanagan)
department or school: Health and Exercise Sciences, School of (Okanagan)
data provider: DSpace
degree campus: UBCO
creator: Cranston, Kaela
issued: 2024-05-23T19:47:12Z
issued: 2024
related degree: Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
degree grantor: University of British Columbia
description: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) prevention programs have demonstrated efficacy at reducing risk of T2D through physical activity and dietary modifications. Implementing T2D prevention programs in community-based settings, led by lay educators, extends their reach to more individuals at risk for developing T2D. E-learning offers a practical and efficient approach for training lay educators to deliver T2D prevention programs. Thoroughly evaluating e-learning trainings provides details about the resources and activities necessary to develop and implement the trainings and examines the effectiveness of e-learning trainings. Evaluating e-learning trainings is critical for improving and determining the effects of trainings, enabling data-informed decision-making. This dissertation used the technology-enhanced learning evaluation framework and the knowledge-to-action framework to develop, implement, and evaluate an e-learning training for Small Steps for Big Changes (SSBC) T2D prevention program coaches. First, the SSBC coach e-learning training was developed by engaging with SSBC coaches and the SSBC research team. Next, one component of the newly developed e-learning training, a cultural safety and inclusivity module was tested for effectiveness and acceptability. Results demonstrated that the module was effective and acceptable. Thus, the e-learning training was implemented to train new SSBC coaches. Semi-structured interviews with SSBC coaches and SSBC coach training delivery staff were conducted to understand the users’ experiences with the e-learning training. Coaches and staff detailed what was working well and suggested modifications to improve the training. Fourth, the effectiveness of the e-learning training was examined to determine coaches’ satisfaction with the training, whether coaches learned from the training, if coaches delivered SSBC to clients as intended after completing the training, and the effects of coach training on client outcomes. The final study included …
aggregated CHO: https://circle.library.ubc.ca/rest/handle/2429/88360
note: EVALUATING THE DIGITALIZATION OF THE SMALL STEPS FOR BIG CHANGES COACH TRAINING: FROM CONCEPTUALIZATION TO EFFECTIVENESS by Kaela Cranston M.Sc. University of British Columbia, 2019 B.Sc., Brandon University, 2016 A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY in THE COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES (Kinesiology) THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (Okanagan) May 2024 © Kaela Cranston, 2024 ii The following individuals certify that they have read, and recommend to the College of Graduate Studies for acceptance, the dissertation entitled: EVALUATING THE DIGITALIZATION OF THE SMALL STEPS FOR BIG CHANGES COACH TRAINING: FROM CONCEPTUALIZATION TO EFFECTIVENESS submitted by Kaela Cranston in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Examining Committee: Dr. Mary E Jung, School of Health and Exercise Sciences Supervisor Dr. Tanya Forneris, School of Health and Exercise Sciences Supervisory Committee Member Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis, School of Health and Exercise Sciences Supervisory Committee Member Dr. Toni Schmader, Department of Psychology University Examiner Dr. Peter Sinclair, University of Technology Sydney External Examiner iii Abstract Type 2 diabetes (T2D) prevention programs have demonstrated efficacy at reducing risk of T2D through physical activity and dietary modifications. Implementing T2D prevention programs in community-based settings, led by lay educators, extends their reach to more individuals at risk for developing T2D. E-learning offers a practical and efficient approach for training lay educators to deliver T2D prevention programs. Thoroughly evaluating e-learning trainings provides details about the resources and activities necessary to develop and implement the trainings and examines the effectiveness of e-learning trainings. Evaluating e-learning trainings is critical for improving and determining the effects of trainings, enabling data-informed decision-maki…
has type: Thesis/Dissertation
date issued: 2024-09
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0443757
language: eng
degree discipline: Kinesiology
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: University of British Columbia
rights: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
rights URI: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
scholar level: Graduate
contributor: Jung, Mary E.
type: Text
identifier URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2429/88360