کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
3816372 1246228 2009 6 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Computerized lifestyle intervention in routine primary health care: Evaluation of usage on provider and responder levels
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی پزشکی و دندانپزشکی (عمومی)
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
Computerized lifestyle intervention in routine primary health care: Evaluation of usage on provider and responder levels
چکیده انگلیسی

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the use of a computerized concept for lifestyle intervention in routine primary health care (PHC).MethodsNine PHC units were equipped with computers providing a lifestyle test and tailored printed advice regarding alcohol consumption and physical activity. Patients were referred by staff, and performed the test anonymously. Data were collected over a period of 1 year.ResultsDuring the study period 3065 tests were completed, representing 5.7% of the individuals visiting the PHC units during the period. There were great differences between the units in the number of tests performed and in the proportion of patients referred. One-fifth of the respondents scored for hazardous alcohol consumption, and one-fourth reported low levels of physical activity. The majority of respondents found the test easy to perform, and a majority of those referred to the test found referral positive.ConclusionThe computerized test can be used for screening and intervention regarding lifestyle behaviours in PHC. Responders are positive to the test and to referral.Practice implicationsA more widespread implementation of computerized lifestyle tests could be a beneficial complement to face-to-face interventions in PHC.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Patient Education and Counseling - Volume 75, Issue 2, May 2009, Pages 238–243
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