Translation as a Function of Modality: The Potential of Brief Interventions

Document Type

Article

Department

Community and Global Health (CGU)

Publication Date

2006

Disciplines

Behavioral Disciplines and Activities | Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms | Community Health | Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Hematology | Medicine and Health Sciences | Mental and Social Health | Oncology | Other Psychiatry and Psychology | Psychiatry and Psychology | Public Health | Public Health Education and Promotion | Substance Abuse and Addiction

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to examine the potential of brief intervention (BI) as a modality for translating health behavior intervention research into practice. We discuss common definitions of BI, applications within common models of translation research, effects of BI on a range of health behaviors and across various populations, current and potential mechanisms, and uses for dissemination to practice. A number of advantages of BI suggest they are well suited for translating behavioral research. In addition, findings from 13 systematic reviews of BI effects show their potential versatility. Basic research on motivation, decision making, and persuasion may be applied to the design of BIs (Type 1 translation). Suggestions for translating BI research into practice are discussed (Type 2 translation). The article concludes that efforts to use BIs to translate research into practice are currently underdeveloped. Recommendations are provided for using BI in translating research into practice.

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