A Meta-Analysis of Trials Evaluating Patient Education and Counseling for Three Groups of Preventive Health Behaviors.

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Title: A Meta-Analysis of Trials Evaluating Patient Education and Counseling for Three Groups of Preventive Health Behaviors.
Language: English
Authors: Mullen, Patricia Dolan, Simons-Morton, Denise G., Ramirez, Gilbert
Source: Patient Education and Counseling. Nov 1997 32(3):157-173.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 1997
Document Type: Information Analyses
Journal Articles
Descriptors: Body Weight, Counseling, Eating Habits, Health Behavior, Health Education, Health Promotion, Intervention, Meta Analysis, Models, Patient Education, Prevention, Program Effectiveness, Smoking, Substance Abuse
ISSN: 0738-3991
Abstract: The overall effectiveness of patient education and counseling on preventive health behaviors was examined across published clinical trials, 1971-1994. The effectiveness of various approaches for modifying specific types of behaviors among patients without diagnosed disease was assessed. Multiple regression models indicated differences among "smoking/alcohol,""nutrition/weight," and "other behaviors" groups. (Author/EMK)
Journal Code: CIJAUG1999
Entry Date: 1999
Accession Number: EJ576917
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The overall effectiveness of patient education and counseling on preventive health behaviors was examined across published clinical trials, 1971-1994. The effectiveness of various approaches for modifying specific types of behaviors among patients without diagnosed disease was assessed. Multiple regression models indicated differences among "smoking/alcohol,""nutrition/weight," and "other behaviors" groups. (Author/EMK)
ISSN:0738-3991