Abstract
This prospective study tested whether implementation intentions increased adherence to short-term antibiotics in a patient sample. Implementation intentions specify exactly when and where an individual will undertake an activity. They may help people achieve health behaviours, such as taking medicines.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 212-8 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Patient Education and Counseling |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Keywords
- Adult
- Aftercare
- Analysis of Variance
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Choice Behavior
- Cues
- Drug Administration Schedule
- England
- Female
- Health Promotion
- Humans
- Intention
- Internal-External Control
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Models, Psychological
- Patient Compliance
- Patient Education as Topic
- Program Evaluation
- Prospective Studies
- Questionnaires
- Self Administration
- Self Efficacy