Identifying Determinants of Food Prescription Program Implementation and Usage

The current study will capitalize on existing food prescription programs and use a mixed methods implementation science approach to understanding determinants of food prescription program implementation and participation. This research will be guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research, a determinant framework focused on understanding how characteristics of the intervention and the setting as well as individuals running and participating in the intervention impact implementation.

Goals of this project include:

  • Create a survey and interview guide to assess determinants of food prescription program implementation and usage. 
  • Use existing networks (e.g., statewide FiM coalitions) to identify at least 25 food prescription programs to participate in surveys and interviews about program implementation. 
  • We will use a purposeful sampling strategy to prioritize programs with high usage or unique approaches. 
  • Analyze survey and interview data using CFIR framework constructs to identify major determinants of program implementation and participation. Create recommendations for improving implementation of FiM programs. 

Principal Investigator(s)

Kim Gans, PhD, MPH (Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Connecticut)

UB Researcher(s)

Lucia Leone, PhD (Principal Investigator; Department of Community Health and Health Behavior)

Jill Tirabassi, MD MPH (Project Manager; Department of Family Medicine)

Funding Source(s) and Dates

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to the Nutrition & Obesity Policy Research and Evaluation Network (NOPREN) Food Security Working Group - [Aug. 1, 2023–Sept. 30, 2024]