Partnering for change (P4C) in Sweden- a study protocol of a collaborative school-based service delivery model to...

Area of Science:

• Child Psychology
• Educational Interventions
• Health Promotion in Schools

Background:

• Inclusive learning environments are vital for student engagement and participation.
• Partnering for Change (P4C) is a collaborative, school-based model offering tiered interventions (class, group, individual).
• P4C interventions are universally applied to support all learners, including those with special education needs (SEN), aiming for health promotion.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the Partnering for Change (P4C) model.
• To assess school staff and children's experiences with P4C interventions.
• To understand P4C's impact on children's engagement, mental health, and well-being in inclusive settings.

Main Methods:

• A parallel, non-randomized controlled intervention study involving 400 children (aged 6-12) and their teachers.
• Data collection at baseline, 4-month post-intervention, and 11-month follow-up.
• Primary outcome: children's engagement with learning; secondary outcomes: quality of life, well-being, attendance, SEN. Difference-in-differences and regression modeling used. Focus groups for experiences and health economic evaluation.

Main Results:

• (Study results are pending as data collection is ongoing.)
• The study is designed to provide insights into the impact of P4C on student outcomes.
• Analysis will compare intervention and control groups using established statistical methods.

Conclusions:

• The study will determine if P4C effectively enhances children's engagement and well-being in inclusive educational settings.
• Findings will inform the broader implementation of school-based collaborative service delivery models.
• The research aims to establish P4C as a valuable, cost-effective approach for promoting positive learning environments.