Consensus modeling to develop the farmers ’ market readiness assessment and decision instrument

We describe a multiphase consensus modeling approach used to develop a diagnostic tool for assessing readiness and capacity to implement farmers’ market interventions among public health and community nutrition practitioners working with low-income populations in diverse contexts. Modeling metho ds included the following: phase 1, qualitative study with community stakeholders to explore facilitators and barriers influencing successful implementation of farmers’ market interventions in low-income communities; phase 2, development of indicators based on operationalization of qualitative fin dings; phase 3, assessment of relevance and importance of indicators and themes through consensus conference with expert panel; phase 4, refinement of indicators based on consensus conference; and phase 5, pilot test of the assessment tool. Findings illuminate a range of implementation factors influ encing farmers’ market PSE interventions and offer guidance for tailoring intervention delivery based on levels of community, practitioner, and organizational readiness and capacity.
Source: Translational Behavioral Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research