Methodology for the development of a taxonomy and toolkit to evaluate health-related habits and lifestyle (eVITAL).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic diseases cause an ever-increasing percentage of morbidity and mortality, but many have modifiable risk factors. Many behaviors that predispose or protect an individual to chronic disease are interrelated, and therefore are best approached using an integrated model of health and the longevity paradigm, using years lived without disability as the endpoint.

Findings

This study used a 4-phase mixed qualitative design to create a taxonomy and related online toolkit for the evaluation of health-related habits. Core members of a working group conducted a literature review and created a framing document that defined relevant constructs. This document was revised, first by a working group and then by a series of multidisciplinary expert groups. The working group an

SUBMITTER: Alonso F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3003271 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature