Summary:
In people living with severe obesity receiving group-based care, a structured training programme for healthcare professionals (PROGROUP) significantly improved intervention delivery fidelity and facilitator confidence compared to no formal or unstructured training, though it was associated with challenges in attendance and highlighted the need for more flexible, self-directed formats.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Healthcare professionals delivering group-based weight management interventions to patients living with severe obesity within UK specialist services. |
| Intervention | PROGROUP 4-day remote training programme incorporating theoretical education, communication and facilitation skills, and behaviour change strategies. |
| Comparison | Implicit comparison to non-standardized or unstructured training approaches lacking process evaluation feedback and theoretical alignment. |
| Outcome | The training resulted in facilitators delivering 68% of intended intervention content on average and demonstrated increased confidence. However, variability across cohorts suggested a need for enhanced flexibility and fidelity support. The programme was subsequently optimized by incorporating self-directed learning and emphasising key delivery principles. |
Source: Shokraneh Moghadam, et al. “Training Healthcare Professionals to Deliver a Group-Based Intervention for People Living With Severe Obesity: Lessons From the PROGROUP Feasibility Trial.” Read article here.
