Translating diabetes prevention evidence-based research into practice for people with acquired brain injury - People with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and stroke are at greater risk of morbidity and mortality due to cardiometabolic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, obesity). To address this critical gap, our NIDILRR-sponsored research efforts have demonstrated the efficacy of the Center for Disease Control (CDC)-recognized, evidence-based Diabetes Prevention Program Group Lifestyle Balance (GLB) intervention modified for people with TBI (GLB-TBI) and stroke (GLB-CVA). Our project goal is to translate products from our research efforts (e.g., CDC-accredited curricula, leaders guides, plain-language factsheets, research summaries; online training modules) into practice for use, adoption, and implementation at a CDC-accredited test site. Our rationale for this project is to reduce the significant gap (17-20 years) that exists between effective intervention development and subsequent translation into practice. The objectives of our project are to partner with our Research Engagement Partners (REPS), including people with lived experience, NIDILRR KT experts, national agencies serving people with brain injury, content experts, decision makers, and CDC-accredited test site, to create an implementation plan to support delivery of the interventions and evaluate efficacy and implementation effectiveness at a CDC-accredited test site. Anticipated outcomes include (1) engaged REPS to support project goals, (2) identification of determinants and solutions to intervention delivery at a CDC test site, (3) coach interventionists trained on use of the GLB-TBI and GLB-CVA interventions, and (4) a comprehensive approach to evaluate implementation. Expected products include (1) implementation plan to support delivery at CDC sites, (2) website for users to access resources and seek technical assistance, and (3) and implementation and evaluation plans for disability researchers to use when translating evidence-based interventions into practice.
