Yokley and Glenwick (1984)- results & conclusions

Question 1

What was the MOST significat results in the study?

Answer 1

• The MONETARY incentive had the most immidiate and signficant impact on adherence Followed by the
• increased access group
• Specific prompt group
• General prompt group

These results REMAINED significant at both the 2 and 3 month follow ups.

Question 2

Explain another result of the study?

Answer 2

• The specific and monetary incentive group produced a 29% increase in number of immunisations recieved.

Question 3

How much of an increase did the specific and monetary incentive group produce?

Answer 3

29%

Question 4

The reseacrhers also investigate the most-cost effective interventions. What did they find?

Answer 4

• The specific and monetary incentives were the MOST COST-EFFECTIVE signficant intervention in the LONG-RUN.

Question 5

What was the MAIN conclusion of the study?

Answer 5

• Specific, targeted interventions like personalized reminders, monetary incentives, and reducing barriers were significantly more effective at improving preschool immunization adherence than general strategies.

Question 6

What do these specific, targeted interventions (personalised reminders, incentives, reducing barriers) help demonstrate?

Answer 6

• HOW behavioural strategies could be applied in real-life community and clinical settings to tackle health-related challenges.