Intervention dissemination strategies
POSITIVE
Intervention resource development was guided by the ‘Model for Dissemination of Research’ as outlined by Brownson et al. [The intervention resources focused on addressing key barriers associated with Guideline adoption within the ECEC setting [
Development of the intervention resourcesLack of awareness of the Guidelines(TDF Domain: Knowledge)Guidelines made explicit in text.Explanation of what an indoor-outdoor program consist of.Additional dialogue on potential stress on services related to COVID-19, no better time to increase opportunities for children to access the outdoors, and benefit to educators to look after themselves during this time and get their bodies moving.Positive images of children spread out outdoors, being active and happy.Adopting the Guidelines is not considered to be a priority by service management, staff and attending families.(TDF Domain: Social Influences)Additional dialogue on potential stress on services related to COVID-19, and no better time to increase opportunities for children to access the outdoors.Positive images of children and educators getting enjoyment from moving and being outside with nature used throughout the animated video.All 1026 ECEC services received an email containing a link to the Guidelines. For both intervention groups, an additional link to either the e-newsletter or animated video was embedded within the email. All emails were sent to services on the 21st September 2021.