Factors influencing application of behavioural science evidence by public health decision-makers and practitioners, and implications for practice.

ABSTRACT: The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the UK recommends behavioural science evidence underpins public health improvement services. In practice, level of implementation varies. This study is the first to explore factors affecting use of behaviour-specific evidence by public health decision-makers and practitioners for design and delivery of health improvement services. Twenty semi-structured interviews were conducted, along with a review of the commissioning cycle with public health decision-makers and practitioners across a range of health improvement fields (e.g. weight management). Interviews were informed and analysed using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). Limited comprehension of behaviour change, challenges identifying specific behaviour change

SUBMITTER: Curtis K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6140308 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature