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Implementation of the Finnish Good Practice "Smart Family" in Poland
Justyna Nowak1, Agata Szymczak2, Barbara Kaczmarska3
1Department of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Department of Metabolic Disease Prevention, Faculty of Public Health in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia, 41-900 Bytom, Poland.
Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 27, 2025
Summary
The Smart Family program effectively combats childhood obesity by engaging families in lifestyle changes. This evidence-based approach empowers families and healthcare professionals, promoting long-term health and preventing non-communicable diseases.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatrics
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Childhood obesity presents a significant global and Polish public health challenge with severe long-term health implications.
- Family-centered, evidence-based interventions are crucial for effective childhood obesity prevention, requiring active child and caregiver engagement.
- The Finnish Smart Family program, an evidence-based lifestyle counseling method, was adapted and implemented in Poland via the EU Health4EUkids project.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the Finnish Smart Family practice and describe its adaptation and implementation in Poland.
- To evaluate the practical utility of the Smart Family method for professionals working with families of children affected by obesity.
- To assess the effectiveness of a strength-based, family-centered lifestyle counseling approach in preventing childhood obesity.
Main Methods:
- The Smart Family approach utilizes principles from the Special Turku Coronary Risk Factor Intervention Project (STRIP), health psychology, and strength-based counseling.
- It employs practical tools like the Smart Family card and online platforms for family self-assessment, goal setting, and professional collaboration.
- Adaptation in Poland involved culturally appropriate materials, professional training, and pilot implementation in primary healthcare and educational settings.
Main Results:
- Pilot implementation demonstrated high usability and effectiveness, fostering supportive, non-judgmental family engagement.
- The program facilitated active participation in health goal setting and promoted sustainable lifestyle changes in nutrition, physical activity, and sleep.
- National-level support, standardized child healthcare, and media/local authority engagement are vital for program success.
Conclusions:
- The Smart Family program is an evidence-based intervention that enhances professional skills and provides tools for family-centered care in Poland.
- It effectively supports the long-term prevention of childhood obesity and associated non-communicable diseases.
- Integrating Smart Family into healthcare and educational settings offers a promising strategy for improving public health outcomes.
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