Table 4 Study Outcomes and Measurement

Primary Outcomes

The number and % of high risk clients offered evidence based interventions to modify their risk factors

Client telephone survey

Baseline, 3 and 6 months

Change in mean physical activity scores as measured by a brief validated physical activity tool [23]

Client telephone survey

Baseline, 3 and 6 months

Change in mean alcohol intake score as measured by the validated AUDIT-C tool [24]

Client telephone survey

Baseline, 3 and 6 months

Change in mean number of serves of fruit and vegetables as measured by validated questions from the NSW Health survey [46]

Client telephone survey

Baseline, 3 and 6 months

Mean self reported weight change

Client telephone survey

Baseline, 3 and 6 months

Secondary Outcomes

Change in the number and percentage of clients who report smoking

Client telephone survey

Baseline, 3 and 6 months

Change in number and percentage of clients reporting adequate levels of physical activity

Client telephone survey

Baseline, 3 and 6 months

Change in the number and percentage of clients reporting 'at risk' alcohol consumption

Client telephone survey

Baseline, 3 and 6 months

Change in the number and percentage of clients consuming >=2 serves of fruit per day

Client telephone survey

Baseline, 3 and 6 months

Change in the number and percentage of clients consuming >=5 serves of vegetables per day

Client telephone survey

Baseline, 3 and 6 months

Change in nurse self reported SNAP risk factor assessment and management scores

Clinician survey

Baseline, 6 and 12 months

Intermediate outcomes (mediator variables)

Progression in stages of change (number and % high clients in each stage of change) as measured by five point intention scales [34]

Client telephone survey

Baseline, 3 and 6 months

Change in nurse self reported confidence and attitude scores for SNAP management measured by nurse survey.

Clinician survey

Baseline, 6 and 12 months