In this paper, we introduce the Intervention Mapping (IM) taxonomy of behaviour change
methods and its potential to be developed into a coding taxonomy. That is, although IM and its …

Systematic reviews and evidence-based recommendations are increasingly important for
decision making in health and medicine. Over the past 20 years, information on the science of …

Background The original version of the International Patient Decision Aid Standards (IPDAS)
recommended that patient decision aids (PtDAs) should be carefully developed, user-…

Public health researchers are addressing new research questions (eg, effects of environmental
tobacco smoke, Hurricane Katrina) for which the randomized controlled trial (RCT) may …

OBJECTIVE: This paper describes the development of patient education from the 1960s
until now and identifies future challenges to improve patient education. RESULTS: Patient …

BACKGROUND: Prenatal alcohol exposure is a leading preventable cause of birth defects
and developmental disabilities in the United States. DESIGN: A randomized controlled trial (…

Results are reported of a quantitative synthesis of 70 published evaluations of educational
programs for people with long-term health problems and regimens that include drugs. Study …

Objective: The prevailing wisdom in the field of health‐related behavior change is that well‐designed
and effective interventions are guided by theory. Methods: Using the framework of …

Because of the heavy burden of morbidity and mortality exacted by coronary heart disease
and the role of behavior in secondary prevention, patient education is a crucial part of cardiac …

OBJECTIVE There is a growing body of knowledge about the pregnant smoker and what
happens as she goes through the pregnancy and postpartum periods. This article reviews the …