A theory-informed approach to developing visually mediated interventions to change behaviour using an asthma and physical activity intervention exemplar
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Murray, J., Williams, B., Hoskins, G., Skar, S., McGhee, J., Treweek, S., …Gauld, D. (2016)
A theory-informed approach to developing visually mediated interventions to change behaviour using an asthma and physical activity intervention exemplar. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-016-0091-x
Background Visualisation techniques are used in a range of healthcare interventions. However, these frequently lack a coherent rationale or clear theoretical basis. This lack...
Exploring and explaining low participation in physical activity among children and young people with asthma: A review
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Williams, B., Powell, A., Hoskins, G., & Neville, R. (2008)
Exploring and explaining low participation in physical activity among children and young people with asthma: A review. BMC family practice, 9(40), https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-9-40
Background: Asthma is the most common chronic illness among children and accounts for 1 in 5 of all child GP consultations. This paper reviews and discusses recent literature ...
P109 Can A Theory-informed Interactive Animation Increase Intentions To Engage In Physical Activity In Young People With Asthma?
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Brown, G., Hoskins, G., Williams, B., Murray, J., Skar, S., McGhee, J., …Hagen, S. (2014)
P109 Can A Theory-informed Interactive Animation Increase Intentions To Engage In Physical Activity In Young People With Asthma?. Thorax, 69(Suppl 2), A125-A125. https://doi.org/10.1136/thoraxjnl-2014-206260.250
Background Participation in regular physical activity improves aerobic fitness and well-being. For people with asthma the benefits also include reduced hospital admissions, ab...
Tacit and transitionary: An exploration of patients’ and primary care health professionals’ goals in relation to asthma
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Williams, B., Steven, K., & Sullivan, F. M. (2011)
Tacit and transitionary: An exploration of patients’ and primary care health professionals’ goals in relation to asthma. Social Science and Medicine, 72(8), 1359-1366. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2011.02.038
Goal setting is recommended in UK health policy to make health care more patient-centred, to enhance the likelihood of behaviour change and to improve health outcomes. Patient...
Goal-setting intervention in patients with active asthma: Protocol for a pilot cluster-randomised controlled trial
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Hoskins, G., Abhyankar, P., Taylor, A. D., Duncan, E., Sheikh, A., Pinnock, H., …Williams, B. (2013)
Goal-setting intervention in patients with active asthma: Protocol for a pilot cluster-randomised controlled trial. Trials, 14, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-14-289
Background: Supporting self-management behaviours is recommended guidance for people with asthma. Preliminary work suggests that a brief, intensive, patient-centred interventi...