SynthesisThe British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners2023
Effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of behaviour change tools used by family doctors: a global systematic review.
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- Insufficient evidence on the effectiveness of family physician program in Iran: a systematic review of existing literature.BMC public health · 2026Pooled it
- GPs' perceptions of digital technology for behavior change interventions for community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Risk perception of personal care products: A scoping review of knowledge translation strategies in environmental health.Journal of public health research · 2025Review
- How can physical activity promotion be optimised in general practice: a narrative review of the literature.Irish journal of medical science · 2025Review
- What next for behaviour change professional development in general practice? Insights from an environmental scan and workshops.BJGP open · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundPriority patients in primary care include people from low-income, rural, or culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and First Nations people.
aimTo describe the effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of behaviour change tools that have been tested by family doctors working with priority patients. DESIGN AND
settingA global systematic review.
methodFive databases were searched for studies published from 2000 to 2021, of any design, that tested the effectiveness or feasibility of tangible, publicly available behaviour change tools used by family doctors working with priority patients. The methodological quality of each study was appraised using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool.
resultsThirteen of 4931 studies screened met the eligibility criteria, and described 12 tools. The health-related behaviours targeted included smoking, diet and/or physical activity, alcohol and/or drug use, and suicidal ideation. Six tools had an online/web/app-based focus; the remaining six utilised only printed materials and/or in-person training. The effectiveness of the tools was assessed in 11 studies, which used diverse methods, with promising results for enabling behaviour change. The nine studies that assessed feasibility found that the tools were easy to use and enhanced the perceived quality of care.
conclusionMany of the identified behaviour change tools were demonstrated to be effective at facilitating change in a target behaviour and/or feasible for use in practice. The tools varied across factors, such as the mode of delivery and the way the tool was intended to influence behaviour. There is clear opportunity to build on existing tools to enable family doctors to assist priority patients towards achieving healthier lifestyles.
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