scholarly journals A practical guide to effective behavior change: how to identify what to change in the first place

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gjalt - Jorn Ygram Peters
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Behavior Change Intervention ◽  
Target Populations ◽  
Practical Guide ◽  
Apply Theory ◽  
Effective Behavior

In this brief accessible introduction, an overview is provided of how to determine which aspects of the target populations' psychology to target in a behavior change intervention. It is the first part of a two-piece introduction to effective behavior change, the second part of which is called "A practical guide to effective behavior change: How to apply theory- and evidence-based behavior change methods in an intervention".

scholarly journals A practical guide to effective behavior change: How to apply theory- and evidence-based behavior change methods in an intervention

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerjo Kok
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Behavior Change Intervention ◽  
Practical Guide ◽  
Apply Theory ◽  
Effective Behavior

In this brief accessible introduction, an overview is provided of how to apply theory- and evidence-based methods for behavior change when developing a behavior change intervention. It is the second part of a two-piece introduction to effective behavior change, the first part of which is called "A practical guide to effective behavior change: How to identify what to change in the first place".

Motivational Interviewing Training for HIV Care Physicians in Argentina: Uptake and Sustainability of an Effective Behavior Change Intervention

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Violeta J. Rodriguez ◽  
John M. Abbamonte ◽  
Maria Luisa Alcaide ◽  
Nicolle L. Rodriguez Yanes ◽  
Aileen de la Rosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Motivational Interviewing ◽  
Hiv Care ◽  
Behavior Change Intervention ◽  
Effective Behavior

Motivating blood donors to recruit new donors: Experimental evaluation of an evidence-based behavior change intervention.

2010 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 601-609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin P. H. Lemmens ◽  
Robert A. C. Ruiter ◽  
Charles Abraham ◽  
Ingrid J. T. Veldhuizen ◽  
Herman P. Schaalma
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Experimental Evaluation ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Behavior Change Intervention ◽  
New Donors

scholarly journals Barriers and Facilitators That Influence Providers’ Ability to Educate, Monitor, and Treat Substance Use in First-Episode Psychosis Programs Using the Theoretical Domains Framework

2021 ◽  
pp. 104973232199344
Author(s):  
Oladunni Oluwoye ◽  
Elizabeth Fraser
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Theoretical Domains Framework ◽  
First Episode Psychosis ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Behavior Change Techniques ◽  
Episode Psychosis ◽  
And Behavior

In this qualitative study, we explore providers’ experiences with addressing substance use among individuals with first-episode psychosis (FEP) enrolled in coordinated specialty care (CSC) programs. Three focus groups were conducted with 24 providers from CSC programs for FEP in Washington. Questions were focused on barriers and facilitators to addressing substance use using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) as a guide. Thematic analysis was used to code all transcripts. Identified TDF domains were then mapped onto the COM-B (Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, Behavior) intervention functions and behavior change techniques. Seven theoretical domains were identified as the most relevant to addressing substance use: “Knowledge,” “Skills,” “Environmental Context and Resources,” “Social Influences,” “Social and Professional Role and Identity,” “Beliefs about Capabilities,” and “Reinforcement.” The use of the TDF provides a framework to explore barriers and facilitators for targeting substance use and suggestions for behavior change techniques when considering implementation of evidence-based strategies to enhance CSC models.

scholarly journals Therapeutic Alliance Between Dietitians and Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: The Effect of Training in a Health Behavior Change Intervention

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (8) ◽  
pp. 756-768
Author(s):  
Rebecca Murray ◽  
Amanda Baker ◽  
Sean Halpin ◽  
Ben Britton ◽  
Kristen McCarter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Therapeutic Alliance ◽  
Motivational Interviewing ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
Behavior Change Intervention ◽  
Interviewing Techniques

Abstract Background The relationship between a clinician and their client—the “therapeutic alliance” is a robust predictor of outcome in healthcare settings; yet, few interventions to improve alliance have been tested. Motivational interviewing is a client-centered approach that embodies many principles and strategies consistent with a strong therapeutic alliance. Purpose To examine whether alliance is enhanced by training dietitians to deliver a motivational interviewing informed health behavior change intervention (“Eating as Treatment”; EAT) as part of routine consultations with patients with head and neck cancer. The predictive ability of motivational interviewing techniques was also assessed. Methods A secondary analysis of the EAT stepped-wedge cluster-randomized controlled trial was conducted. Patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy (n = 307) were treated by radiotherapy dietitians (n = 29) during the control (Treatment as Usual) or intervention (EAT) phase. Alliance was rated during the first and final weeks of radiotherapy, and again 4 and 12 weeks post-radiotherapy. Dietetic sessions were audiotaped. Week one sessions were objectively rated for dietitians’ use of motivational interviewing techniques. Results Generalized linear-mixed effects regressions found no effect of EAT on dietitian-rated alliance (p = .237). After excluding outliers, patient-rated alliance was 0.29 points lower after EAT training (p = .016). Post hoc analyses revealed lower patient ratings on perceived support and dietitian confidence. Hierarchical multiple regressions found that no specific motivational interviewing techniques predicted patient-rated alliance. Dietitian acknowledgment of patient challenges was related to dietitian-rated alliance (β =.15, p =.035). Conclusions Patient and dietitian ratings of alliance were high after EAT training, but not significantly improved. Further research is needed to better understand the differential impact of intervention training and delivery on patient and clinician ratings of therapeutic alliance. Clinical Trial information Trial registration number ACTRN12613000320752

scholarly journals The Effects of Gamification and Oral Self-Care on Oral Hygiene in Children: Systematic Search in App Stores and Evaluation of Apps (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nino Fijačko ◽  
Lucija Gosak ◽  
Leona Cilar ◽  
Alenka Novšak ◽  
Ruth Masterson Creber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Behavior Change Techniques ◽  
Evidence Based Dentistry

BACKGROUND Poor oral hygiene is a great public health problem worldwide. Oral health care education is a public health priority as the maintenance of oral hygiene is integral to overall health. Maintaining optimal oral hygiene among children is challenging and can be supported by using relevant motivational approaches. OBJECTIVE The primary aim of this study was to identify mobile smartphone apps that include gamification features focused on motivating children to learn, perform, and maintain optimal oral hygiene. METHODS We searched six online app stores using four search terms (“oral hygiene game,” “oral hygiene gamification,” “oral hygiene brush game,” and “oral hygiene brush gamification”). We identified gamification features, identified whether apps were consistent with evidence-based dentistry, performed a quality appraisal with the Mobile App Rating Scale user version (uMARS), and quantified behavior scores (Behavior Change score, uMARS score, and Coventry, Aberdeen, and London-Refined [CALO-RE] score) using three different instruments that measure behavior change. RESULTS Of 612 potentially relevant apps included in the analysis, 17 met the inclusion criteria. On average, apps included 6.87 (SD 4.18) out of 31 possible gamification features. The most frequently used gamification features were time pressure (16/17, 94%), virtual characters (14/17, 82%), and fantasy (13/17, 76%). The most common oral hygiene evidence-based recommendation was brushing time (2-3 minutes), which was identified in 94% (16/17) of apps. The overall mean uMARS score for app quality was high (4.30, SD 0.36), with good mean subjective quality (3.79, SD 0.71) and perceived impact (3.58, SD 0.44). Sufficient behavior change techniques based on three taxonomies were detected in each app. CONCLUSIONS The majority of the analyzed oral hygiene apps included gamification features and behavior change techniques to perform and maintain oral hygiene in children. Overall, the apps contained some educational content consistent with evidence-based dentistry and high-quality background for oral self-care in children; however, there is scope for improvement.

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