Perspectives in Public Health最新文献

{"title":"Are the cognitive benefits of walking and cycling overstated? A critical perspective on the WHO policy brief on active mobility.","authors":"J J Jussila, E A Haapala","doi":"10.1177/17579139261494445","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17579139261494445","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47256,"journal":{"name":"Perspectives in Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"17579139261494445"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149217071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"When two worlds collide - the experiences of academic and Local Authority teams in implementing a cluster randomised control trial to test the impact of the MapMe tool on child healthy weight maintenance: a qualitative study.","authors":"L McSweeney, A R Jones, L Basterfield, Jpa Greca, A J Adamson","doi":"10.1177/17579139261479630","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17579139261479630","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>Little is known about Local Authority (LA) teams' involvement in and delivery of research trials. The National Childhood Measurement Programme (NCMP) measures the weight status of 4- to 5- and 10- to 11-year-olds and communicates the results to parents, via letter. However, parents can be surprised by these results. The MapMe2 intervention is a web-based tool delivered by LAs to improve parental acknowledgement and understanding of childhood overweight and obesity. This article focuses on the practicalities and challenges of the research team and LA stakeholders working together.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Ten English LAs agreed to collaborate with the research team to test MapMe and deliver the intervention via the NCMP results letter. This qualitative study aimed to collect and compare the experiences of the research team and the LA stakeholders in the implementation and delivery of the trial. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the project delivery processes were online.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nine research team members and 48 stakeholders took part in an interview, focus group or completed a questionnaire. The main challenges identified were communication and dissemination of information, understanding differences between university/LA processes, research involvement being a new concept to LAs and changes in LA staff.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Despite challenges faced, those who contributed to the trial displayed enthusiasm and resolve to complete what was required. While taking longer than anticipated, the delivery of the trial and data transfer was completed. Participants provided valuable insights and personal experiences of implementing a trial. The results highlight the complexities and system barriers that academic and LA teams still face in implementing research together. Recent developments to support LA research cultures and the findings from this study will benefit others planning similar collaborations in future.</p>","PeriodicalId":47256,"journal":{"name":"Perspectives in Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"17579139261479630"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149138691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An early-phase process evaluation of a whole-systems approach to healthy weight among children and families in Wales.","authors":"A J Potts, G Sanders, S Bird, I Johnson, D Radley","doi":"10.1177/17579139261488787","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17579139261488787","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Childhood obesity in Wales is a significant public health issue, with prevalence rates particularly high among socioeconomically disadvantaged communities. The Welsh Government has responded to this issue by launching the <i>Healthy Weight: Healthy Wales</i> strategy, which includes the Children and Families Programme. The Children and Families Programme takes a whole-systems approach to increase the proportion of children leaving the school foundation phase (aged between three and seven years) at a healthy weight. This study presents a process evaluation of the early-phase implementation of a childhood obesity-focused evaluation, the Children and Families Programme, across three contrasting localities in Wales: Anglesey, Cardiff, and Merthyr Tydfil.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirteen stakeholders involved in the Children and Families Programme were recruited through purposive sampling. The participants represented key roles in public health, dietetics, and community engagement. Semi-structured interviews were co-produced with public health leads and conducted online. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to analyse the interview data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four key themes were identified: (1) development of the whole-systems approach, (2) partnership working, (3) systemic challenges, and (4) recommendations for future implementation. The findings emphasised the importance of strong leadership, co-production, and cross-sector collaboration. Challenges emerged around system maturity, siloed working, cultural perceptions of weight, and limited time for embedding systemic change.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This process evaluation not only highlights the potential of whole-systems approaches in tackling childhood obesity as a complex public health issue, but also underscores the need for time, trust-building, and deeper community engagement. These findings offer actionable guidance for future whole-systems approach initiatives, particularly in the early stages, aimed at reducing health inequalities and improving childhood health outcomes in and beyond Wales.</p>","PeriodicalId":47256,"journal":{"name":"Perspectives in Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"17579139261488787"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149138751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Embedding visual and performing arts into health professional education - a scoping review and conceptual framework.","authors":"C Howlin, M D Trupp, J Sin, J Javier, S Mehkri, H J Chatterjee, R Dhital","doi":"10.1177/17579139261465210","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17579139261465210","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Public health professionals need evidence-based education to equip them with sufficient knowledge to recommend creative community programmes and arts therapies. The current review asks 'What is known about how visual arts, performing arts, and creative writing are embedded in health and medical education?'.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A search across six different databases (CINAHL, ERIC, Medline, AMED, ProQuest Dissertations, and Web of Science) identified 6090 articles, and 284 were included. The core search terms were (1) Visual arts; performance arts and creative writing, (2) Tertiary education and health Professionals. Descriptive statistics were used to quantify the characteristics of learning activities. Thematic analysis was used to identify the intended learning outcomes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nursing was the most represented profession, followed closely by medicine. An extremely wide range of art practices were identified, including graffiti, sculpture, clowning, cinematic arts, music, creative writing, poetry, dance, photo, and art viewing. The review characterises how visual arts, performing arts, and creative writing are currently being used, including the group size, setting, engagement style, and collaboration with creative practitioners. Surprisingly, only 10% of studies focussed on creative arts therapies, arts-based interventions or community arts, and no mention of social prescribing was identified. Instead, the majority of studies focussed on visual and performing arts as pedagogical tools, and the main learning outcomes were professional development (promoting empathy, communication, preparedness for practice, negative attitudes), clinical practice (critical thinking, specialist knowledge, clinical skills), and personal development (self-awareness, well-being).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This review highlights that visual and performing arts are used as pedagogical tools across a range of professions, and the need for more patient-centred educational provision in creative arts therapies, arts-based interventions, and community arts. Future curricula could engage arts practitioners and cultural spaces more directly to support experiential learning approaches and evaluate creative techniques to identify if they can enhance student learning.</p>","PeriodicalId":47256,"journal":{"name":"Perspectives in Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"17579139261465210"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149076264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Using advocacy in public health: could lessons be learnt from sustainable transport advocates?","authors":"C White, D Bloyce, M Thurston","doi":"10.1177/17579139261479624","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17579139261479624","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47256,"journal":{"name":"Perspectives in Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"17579139261479624"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148833078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prioritising climate action and sustainability in the UK Government's health and social care reforms.","authors":"L Chenciner, S Briggs, S E Shaw","doi":"10.1177/17579139261472736","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17579139261472736","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47256,"journal":{"name":"Perspectives in Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"17579139261472736"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148686401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Expertise, advice and insights: reflections on an academic engagement programme in central government.","authors":"M Campbell","doi":"10.1177/17579139261468198","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17579139261468198","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47256,"journal":{"name":"Perspectives in Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"17579139261468198"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148608594","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Social prescribing: strategic bridge or semantic barrier?","authors":"C Rafik, M Cooper, A P Basu","doi":"10.1177/17579139261472732","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17579139261472732","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47256,"journal":{"name":"Perspectives in Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"17579139261472732"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148608597","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Changing the local authority approach to weight management: how we got here, enablers for change, and new ways of working.","authors":"C Wardle, H Campbell-Bleaden","doi":"10.1177/17579139261472731","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17579139261472731","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47256,"journal":{"name":"Perspectives in Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"17579139261472731"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148608521","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A qualitative exploration of the sustainability of a whole-school nutrition programme in Queensland, Australia: 'keep the money coming!'","authors":"L I Fathi, M Robinson, J Walker, R Littlewood, H Truby","doi":"10.1177/17579139261452962","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17579139261452962","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Despite most school-based food and nutrition programmes improving determinants of healthy eating, most programmes are abandoned within 2 years due to external vulnerabilities in funding and political support. The aim of this study was to explore the enablers and barriers to the implementation and sustainability of Pick of the Crop. Pick of the Crop is a whole-school nutrition programme aimed at increasing opportunities for primary school students to learn about and consume more vegetables and fruit.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Qualitative methods were used for this study. Purposive sampling targeted the recruitment of the Pick of the Crop programme champions from primary schools in three regions of Queensland, Australia (socio-educationally disadvantaged areas; ranging in degree of remoteness). The schools had to be in their third year of implementation. Semi-structured interviews that were informed by the domains of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) were conducted with participants. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and coded deductively and inductively. Deductive coding was based on the constructs and sub-constructs of the CFIR, and inductive coding was applied when CFIR constructs were not suitable. The coding informed the development of themes through thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Interviews were conducted with 10 school champions including three principals and seven teachers from across all three regions. Forty-five constructs and 14 sub-constructs of the CFIR were identified, with an additional three inductive codes. Five main themes emerged: (1) implementation facilitators; (2) compatibility with education priorities; (3) generation and use of funding; (4) partnerships and connections with community and (5) programme impact.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>To enhance and promote sustainability of the initiative, partnerships between schools and community need to be actively fostered, funding attainment needs to be systematic and programme coordinators play an integral role to supporting Pick of the Crop implementers and their partners.</p>","PeriodicalId":47256,"journal":{"name":"Perspectives in Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"17579139261452962"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148431276","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}