title: Worksite translation of the Diabetes Prevention Program: formative research and pilot study results from FUEL Your Life.
abstract: This article summarizes formative research and pilot study findings from a workplace translation of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). The overarching goal was to devise a relatively straightforward weight management intervention suitable for use in a wide array of work settings. This project was conducted in conjunction with Union Pacific Railroad at one of their locomotive maintenance facilities. Participating employees were predominately male and middle-aged. Formative data were collected through stakeholder interviews, focus groups, and direct observation of the work environment. These results were used to adapt the DPP into a largely self-directed intervention augmented by peer health coaches and the on-site nurse. A small pilot test of the adapted program (n = 67) produced modest but statistically significant weight reductions at both 6 (core intervention period) and 12 months (maintenance period). These results are discussed in terms of the original DPP and other DPP translation studies.
authors.affiliation: College of Public Health, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-6522, USA. dmdejoy@uga.edu
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: DeJoy
authors.forename: Heather M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Padilla
authors.forename: Mark G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: Robert J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Vandenberg
authors.forename: Marsha A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Davis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015992:Body Mass Index; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004032:Diet; D004777:Environment; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016272:Occupational Health; D010865:Pilot Projects; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D015431:Weight Loss; D017132:Workplace
keywords: Diabetes Prevention Program; formative research; obesity prevention; weight management intervention; workplace health promotion