Introduction to Behaviour Change Flashcards
what is the patients task
to say how and when they should change
what is the clinicians role
to elicit these arguments for change
what is the first step in a consultation
create good rapport
what are the 3 consulting styles
directing
following
guiding
what is a delivering consulting style
when delivering advice
what is a following consulting style
using listening skills where sensitivity is required
providing support and encouragement
what is a guiding style
patient and clinician work together to help patient identify their goals
what are the 4 main communication skills for use of a guiding style
OARS
open questions
affirmation
reflective listening
summary
what is the cycle of behaviour change
precontemplation
contemplation
preparation
action
maintenance
what are the behaviour changes that we focus on
eating les/different foods
drink less/abstain
smoker fewer cigarettes
take up/modify OHI
how do you establish a rapport
ask a question which can help you understand the patient better
what makes up readiness to change
importance of why they should change
confidence of how they will change
what do you do once you have established a patients readiness to change
explore importance and build confidence
what do you do to reduce resistance from a patient
emphasise personal choice and control
back off and come alongisde the patient
