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# 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 fails** Adherence is how far what the patient does matches what was agreed with the care team; in…](https://durgical.com/en/behavioral-science/adherence-what-it-is-and-why-it-fails/)

## Technique

- [**How to improve adherence** Adherence improves with simple regimens, a good relationship, checked education, lower costs and…](https://durgical.com/en/behavioral-science/how-to-improve-adherence/)
- [**Motivational interviewing** It is a collaborative conversation that helps a person find their own reasons to change, instead…](https://durgical.com/en/behavioral-science/motivational-interviewing/)

## Theory

- [**Self-efficacy, locus of control and planned behavior** Self-confidence, a sense of control and what others think all shape whether a person changes…](https://durgical.com/en/behavioral-science/self-efficacy-locus-of-control-and-planned-behavior/)
- [**The health belief model** It says a person acts for their health when they feel at risk, see the problem as serious…](https://durgical.com/en/behavioral-science/the-health-belief-model/)
- [**The stages of change (transtheoretical model)** Changing a habit happens in stages; each stage needs different help, and relapse is part of the…](https://durgical.com/en/behavioral-science/the-stages-of-change/)

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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.

Representative model, for educational purposes only.

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