introduction to behavioural sciences Flashcards
what is involved in the behaviour change wheel?
- capability
- motivation
- opportunity
what is capability?
psychological or physical ability to enact the behaviour
what is motivation?
reflective and automatic mechanisms that activate or inhibit behaviour
what is opportunity?
physical and social environment that enables behaviour
what are behaviour change techniques?
Components to effect change or maintenance of behaviour
eg goal setting; habit forming; role modelling; rewarding
what are barriers to home toothbrushing in children?
- difficult child behaviour
- routines
- parent capability
- social setting
- time
- family resources
- parent knowledge
how is the barrier to toothbrushing overcome?
STAR tool project
- support
- talk through
- apply
- recap
how is the barrier to toothbrushing overcome?
STAR tool project
- support
- talk through
- apply
- recap
what is adherence?
- patient follows advice given by a health professional
OR - health professional following guidelines produced by an authoritative body