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Table 2 Overview of research activities, tools, and output and outcome measurements at multiple levels

From: Care–physical activity initiatives in the neighbourhood: study protocol for mixed-methods research on participation, effective elements, impact, and funding methods

Level

Individual level

Group level

Professional and municipal level

Research question 1

Body measurementsa

 Height (cm)

 Weight (kg)

 BMI (kg/m2)

 Waist circumference (cm)

 Fat (%)

 VO2max

 Blood pressure (mmHG)

Focus groups (APEF tool) (T1 and T2)

 PA maintenance

 Motivation

 Societal participation

 Appreciation of X-Fittt 2.0

 Appreciation of

 professional guidance

 Appreciation of PA in group

Concept model and logic model (see research question 2)

 

Questionnairesa

 Demographics (country of birth,

 education, household composition,

 daily activities, income)

 Lifestyle (smoking and alcohol)

 Quality of life (EQ-5D-3L, EQ-VAS)

 Diseases and healthcare use

 Monitoring of PA

 Societal participation (USER-P)

 Appreciation of professional guidance

 Appreciation of PA in group

  
 

In-depth interviews

 PA maintenance

 Motivation

 Societal participation

 Appreciation of X-Fittt 2.0

 Appreciation of

 professional guidance

 Appreciation of PA in group

  

Research question 2

In-depth interviews (see research question 1)

Focus groups (see research question 1)

Concept mapping and logic model

 Literature research

 2 brainstorming sessions

 5 interviews with HiAP experts

 Discussion in follow-up meetings

Local capacity mapping

 Interviews with professionals

 Workshops in each municipality

 (Timeline technique)

Research question 3

X-Fittt 2.0 participants will be invited to effectiveness arenas

 

Direct costs analysis

 Description of costs and benefits

 Estimation average costs per activity

 Healthcare consumption

Perceived benefits and costs

 5 focus groups (effective arena)

Research question 4

  

Alternative funding model

 Literature research to identify models

 2 expert meetings to choose model

 2 workshops (in each municipality)

  1. a Data collection for body measurement and questionnaires will be conducted for each group at T0 (start of X-Fittt 2.0), T1 (12 weeks after the start of X-Fittt 2.0), and T2 (1 year after the start of X-Fittt 2.0). Body measurements will be taken by the physiotherapist as part of the X-Fittt 2.0 programme. All other data will be collected by the researchers
  2. Abbreviations: EQ-5D-3L EuroQol 5-dimensions 3-levels, EQ-VAS EuroQol visual analogue scale, APEF activate participation, enjoyment, and fostering group processes, USER-P Utrecht scale for evaluation of rehabilitation-participation