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Author:: King's Fund and Dixon, Anna
Publication date:: 2008
Abstract:: This is the fourth paper in a series, Kicking Bad Habits, on how people can be encouraged to adopt healthy behaviour. The paper considers the influence of an individual's motivation and confidence in modifying their health behaviours. While there is good evidence, in theory, that they are two key determinants ...

Author:: The King's Fund and Dixon, Anna
Publication date:: 2008
Abstract:: If the health of the population is to improve significantly, patients need to be engaged in managing their own health. The increase in availability of information, developments in new technology, and changes in public attitudes mean that patients want to interact differently with health services. These developments present a challenge ...

Author:: The King's Fund, Boyce, Tammy, Dixon, Anna, and Robertson, Ruth
Publication date:: 2008
Abstract:: Unhealthy behaviours - smoking, alcohol misuse, poor diet, lack of exercise - lead to ill health, with resulting costs to individuals, to the NHS and to society as a whole. PCTs are expected to commission support to help people change their behaviour to adopt healthier lifestyles - but what should ...

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