An Electronic Linkage System for Health Behavior Counseling
November 1, 2008 | Journal Article
A feasibility evaluation examines the effects of an electronic linkage system (eLinkS) on health behavior counseling rates.
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Small Group Counseling in Memphis Helps Motivate Low-Income Patients to Develop Healthy Behaviors
May 1, 2005 | Program Result
The Church Health Center of Memphis tested and refined Prescription for Health, an intervention designed to deliver health behavior and motivational counseling to low-income, predominantly African-American clients at a clinic and a prevention and wellness center.
Web Site Helps Community Leaders Translate Research Into Behavior Changes Using the RE-AIM Framework
November 1, 2006 | Program Result
Between 2000 and 2005, researchers associated with the Behavior Change Consortium conducted a study designed to help move behavior change interventions from research settings into community settings.
Diabetes Initiative
December 1, 2012 | Report
This program was a 30-month, multi-site initiative to improve diabetes self-management and to determine whether self-management principles could be implemented effectively in real-world settings.
Making Sense of "Consumer Engagement" Initiatives to Improve Health and Health Care
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
This framework provides a way for policy-makers and others to “make sense” out of the many national and local efforts to engage consumers in their own health care.
In the Tribal Communities of California's Pauma Valley, it Takes a Village to Combat Chronic Illness
September 12, 2011 | Program Result
In North San Diego County, the Indian Health Council is using the Chronic Care Model to engage patients in their own care.
Incorporating Performance Improvement Methods Into a Needs Assessment
October 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This article was not funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation but has been included as an additional resource in this special issue. The author acknowledges the support of an intramural grant for medical education innovations from Emory Healthca ...
Which Approaches Encourage Patients to Become More Engaged in Their Own Health Care?
January 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
Patient engagement is a critical component of improving quality of care. It encompasses many elements, such as self-management and increased collaboration between patients and doctors.
Changing Patterns in Health Behaviors and Risk Factors Related to Cardiovascular Disease Among American Indians and Alaska Natives
April 1, 2010 | Journal Article
An examination of changes in cardiovascular disease-related risk factors and health outcomes for American Indians and Alaska Natives found increases in the prevalence of diabetes, obesity and hypertension for all age groups, regions and educational levels.
Patient Costs as a Barrier to Intensive Health Behavior Counseling
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This article examines the influence of cost on patient use of behavioral counseling services. Smoking and obesity are two major public health challenges, but few health insurance plans cover counseling services to help individuals lose weight or stop smoking. Little is known about how the cost of behavioral counseling services affects the consumption of such services.