Is behaviour change communication guidance for general practice healthcare professionals evidence based? A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although guidance for primary care professionals on how to communicate with patients about health behaviour change is prevalent, the evidential base for this guidance is unclear. We aimed to systematically review the current guidance for general practice healthcare professionals on how to communicate about health behaviour change with patients, and ascertain what evidence underpins these.

Methods

In this systematic review without meta-analysis (SWiM), we searched the electronic databases MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Scopus, and Web of Science on 23rd June 2023. We also searched national guidelines, training, and magazines aimed at providing behaviour change communication guidance for clinicians, on 6th August 2023. Eligible sources were resources providing h

SUBMITTER: Schwarze-Chintapatla A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12922351 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature