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From evidence synthesis to practical tools: Next-user needs for an implementation-ready evidence base to prevent obesity in young children
Summary of how next-users in early childhood systems make decisions and what evidence and tools they need for implementation-ready obesity prevention and healthy behaviour programs.
Parent/caregiver preferences for early childhood health behaviour program elements: a discrete choice experiment
Summary of caregiver preferences for program elements supporting child health behaviours in children aged 0-5 years using a discrete choice experiment.
The Toddler Dietary Questionnaire (TDQ)
Caregiver-completed 19-item food-group questionnaire to identify poor dietary intake and dietary risk in toddlers aged 12-36 months.
Short Food Survey (SFS)
Caregiver-completed 38-item survey measuring recent dietary intake in children aged 4-11 years to compare compliance with the Australian Dietary Guidelines.
Preschooler Dietary Questionnaire (PDQ)
Caregiver-completed 19-item food-group questionnaire to identify dietary risk in preschoolers aged 3–5 years.
Child Dietary Questionnaire (CDQ)
Caregiver-completed questionnaire assessing dietary patterns in preschool-aged children (2-5 years) across core and discretionary food groups.
The EPOCH Dietary Questionnaire
Caregiver-completed dietary questionnaire assessing foods and beverages for children aged 6–12 months, 1–2.9 years, and 3–5 years.
Nurturing Our Mob: Culturally Tailored Family Support
Targeted program designed with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, addressing infant nutrition and cultural wellbeing.
Early Childhood Intervention Costing Calculator
An interactive online tool to estimate the costs associated with implementing various early childhood intervention programs.
Case Study: Implementing a Telehealth Program for Rural Families
A detailed case study on the successful implementation of a telehealth program providing early intervention services to families in remote Australian regions.
Child Health Program Evaluation Toolkit
A comprehensive toolkit designed to assist public health practitioners in evaluating child health intervention programs.
Healthy Start: Community-Based Nutrition Initiative
A community-led initiative promoting healthy eating habits and physical activity for families with infants and toddlers.
Impact of Early Childhood Education on Cognitive Development
A comprehensive summary of evidence on the long-term impact of early childhood education programs on cognitive development in preschoolers.
Sleep Well: Infant Sleep Intervention
An evidence-based intervention to improve sleep patterns in infants aged 0-12 months.
Healthy Eating for Toddlers Program
A comprehensive program designed to promote healthy eating habits in toddlers aged 1-3 years.
Active Play Toolkit for Preschoolers
A comprehensive toolkit for promoting physical activity in preschool-aged children (3-5 years).
NOURISH
Group parenting program focused on parenting practices related to feeding, delivered through fortnightly sessions for mothers/primary carers at child health clinics.