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This study evaluates the sustainability of implementing health-promotion practices in primary healthcare settings.

Sustainability of implementation of health-promotion practice in primary healthcare: a non-randomized parallel group study

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Non-randomized trial explores sustainability of health-promotion interventions in primary healthcare, suggesting effective uptake methods.

This study evaluates the sustainability of implementing health-promotion practices in primary healthcare settings.
Non-randomized parallel group design comparing 10 primary healthcare centers over 18 months.
Evaluation of lifestyle screening forms registered in medical records through various phases of implementation.
Negative binomial mixed-effects models analyzed monthly uptake rates adjusted for various factors.
Intervention centers sent out 7.2 times more lifestyle screening forms than control centers at 18 months.
Mean crude uptake difference was 43.6 with a relative rate of 2.23, showing higher patient engagement in lifestyle discussions.
Health-promoting activities reached a larger proportion of patients in intervention centers, indicating effective clinical interventions.

Nilsagård et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Non-randomized trial explores sustainability of health-promotion interventions in primary healthcare, suggesting effective uptake methods.