An evidence synthesis of qualitative and quantitative research on component intervention techniques, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, equity and acceptability of different versions of health-related lifestyle advisor role in improving health
Carr SM, Lhussier M, Forster N, Geddes L, Deane K, Pennington M, Visram S, White M, Michie S, Donaldson C, Hildreth A
Record ID 32010000251
English
Authors' objectives:
This research aims to identify, describe, classify and analyse the range of models developed to date for delivering health-related lifestyle advice (HRLA), or training, for effectiveness, mechanism of effect, cost-effectiveness, equity and acceptability in improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities, with particular reference to the reduction of inequalities in the UK.
Authors' recommendations:
Review found limited evidence that lifestyle advisors have a positive impact on health knowledge, behaviours and outcomes in individuals and communities in the UK. further research on health-related lifestyle advice, focusing on the identification of needs, the broadening of population focus and intervention aims, the measurement of outcomes and the reviewing of evidence, could be beneficial.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.hta.ac.uk/1661
Year Published:
2011
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
- Health Behavior
- Life Style
Contact
Organisation Name:
NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme
Contact Address:
NIHR Journals Library, National Institute for Health and Care Research, Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre, Alpha House, University of Southampton Science Park, Southampton SO16 7NS, UK
Contact Name:
journals.library@nihr.ac.uk
Contact Email:
journals.library@nihr.ac.uk
Copyright:
2011 Queen’s Printer and Controller of HMSO
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