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Technologically-assisted behaviour change: a systematic review of studies of novel technologies for the management of chronic illness
Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 10/14/09

Rosser BA et al. – A common problem was high participant attrition, which may have been related to reduced levels of human interaction. Instigating successful behaviour change through technological interventions poses many difficulties. However, there are potential benefits of delivering therapy in this way. For people with long–term health conditions, technological self–management systems could provide a practical method of understanding and monitoring their condition, as well as therapeutic guidance to alter maladaptive behaviour.

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Influencing behaviour change in general practice - Part 1 – brief intervention and motivational interviewing
Australian Family Physician, 11/09/09 Relevance Score: 68%

How Do People Change Their Diet?: An Exploration into Mechanisms of Dietary Change
Journal of Health Psychology, 11/04/09 Relevance Score: 68%

What influences the uptake of information to prevent skin cancer? A systematic review and synthesis of qualitative research
Health Education Research, 10/28/09 Relevance Score: 67%

Effects on Knowledge and Attitudes of Using Stages of Change to Train General Practitioners on Management of Depression: A Randomized Controlled Study
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 10/28/09 Relevance Score: 65%

Readiness to use physical activity as a smoking cessation aid: A multiple behaviour change application of the Transtheoretical Model among quitters attending Stop Smoking Clinics
Patient Education and Counselling, 10/13/09 Relevance Score: 65%