Evaluation of the acceptability, relevance, feasibility, and fidelity of implementing an anxiety prevention program in a school setting

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Lachance A, Lane J, Gosselin P, Tougas AM, Laurent A, Malboeuf-Hurtubise C, Jasmin E, Montreuil T, Therriault D. (2026). Evaluation of the acceptability, relevance, feasibility, and fidelity of implementing an anxiety prevention program in a school setting. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation. 40 : 1-21.

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This research evaluated implementation outcomes of the HORS-PISTE program based on four dimensions: 1) acceptability; 2) appropriateness; 3) feasibility; and 4) fidelity. This evaluation has been carried out in 31 elementary schools in Quebec, using 396 participant journals completed by the facilitators (n=64). The program had been implemented as intended (fidelity), with few feasibility issues, and appeared satisfactory (acceptability) and relevant to the participants’ needs (appropriateness). The analysisalso highlights certain challenges encountered, as well as ways to improve the program.

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