Health behavior and adherence

Health belief models, stages of change and treatment adherence.

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Concept

• Adherence: what it is and why it failsAdherence is how far what the patient does matches what was agreed with the care team; in…

Technique

• How to improve adherenceAdherence improves with simple regimens, a good relationship, checked education, lower costs and…
• Motivational interviewingIt is a collaborative conversation that helps a person find their own reasons to change, instead…

Theory

• Self-efficacy, locus of control and planned behaviorSelf-confidence, a sense of control and what others think all shape whether a person changes…
• The health belief modelIt says a person acts for their health when they feel at risk, see the problem as serious…
• The stages of change (transtheoretical model)Changing a habit happens in stages; each stage needs different help, and relapse is part of the…

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Educational content on behavior and the clinical relationship; not a diagnostic or treatment guide and no substitute for assessment by a health professional. If you or someone near you is at risk, seek help now from an emergency service or a mental-health helpline.

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