Describes project which developed game designed to promote nutrition, physical activity, Inuit cultural knowledge and health. Includes quantitative assessment of children's knowledge and physical energy expenditure, and qualitative assessment of participants' game experience.
Based on interviews with 17 foster parents and 15 frontline workers and managers in the system, and a literature review. Purpose of study was to identify strengths, gaps, and trends, examine practice patterns, and identify needs of both parents and workers.
Based on 10 telephone interviews with government and non-government frontline workers and literature review. Identifies challenges (communication within division or department, role clarity, confidentiality, support for "non-acute" children, need for support and relief, and lack of continuity) and best practices (early intervention, holistic service, interagency information sharing, empowerment and skill-development for patients and families, culturally safe practice, professional development, and clinical supervision).
Reports results from pilot programs run in eight communities during the winter of 2012. Includes information on evaluation approach, methods of recruiting parents, general program comments, facilitator perspectives, challenges and successful approaches, curriculum specific feedback and recommendations for next phase of project.