At a recent Public Health Association conference in the UK  there was a
paper reporting  on  a systematic review undertaken of the Satges of change
model and its effectiveness. The bottom line being that the evidence base as
to effectiveness is quite small and even none existent. the discussion in
the session revolved around how there is tendency to apply such models
rigidly rather than using them as guidance as a possible approach  . I
suggest you contact Rob Riemsma at the NHS Centre for Review and
Dissemination genesis 6 University Road Heslington, York UK YO10 5DQ for a
copy of the paper.

Professor Jane Springett
Institute for Health
School of Health and Human Sciences
Liverpool John Moores University
79 Tithebarn St
L2 2ET
UK

>-----Original Message-----
>From: Greene, Angela M. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: 06 April 2001 06:05
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: 5 steps to changing behaviour
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>
>thank a bunch.  i'll check it out.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Robin D. Holmes [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2001 6:43 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: 5 steps to changing behaviour
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>Angela, this site was listed in an earlier discussion and you
>may find it
>helpful. http://www.uri.edu/research/cprc/transtheoretical.htm
>
>As well at www.ptcc.on.ca  you'll find a document called
>Understanding the
>Stages of Change under their resource section of the
>dissemination service
>catalogue.
>Good luck ~ Robin
>
>
>Robin D. Holmes
>Project Management & Communications
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Health Promotion on the Internet [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
>Behalf Of Greene, Angela M.
>Sent: April 5, 2001 8:56 PM
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>Subject: Re: 5 steps to changing behaviour
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>does anyone know what the concepts in the social learning
>theory are?  I
>understand that this theory is sometimes used when designing
>interventions
>for children.  Any weblinks or other information that details the major
>concepts and strenghts/weaknesses of the theory would be greatly
>appreciated.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Alana LaPerle [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2001 4:46 PM
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>Subject: Re: 5 steps to changing behaviour
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>You might be thinking of the Transtheoretical Model (Prochaska &
>DiClimente), which describes 5 stages of change: precontemplation,
>contemplation, preparation, action and maintenance (and
>sometimes a sixth,
>relapse).
>
>Alana
>Alana LaPerle Consulting
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Health Promotion on the Internet [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
>Behalf Of Jo-Anne Van Dort
>Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2001 5:15 PM
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>Subject: 5 steps to changing behaviour
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>Hi there,
>
>I need some help with the model of 5 steps to changing
>behaviour that is
>very often used to base health promotion projects on.  If
>anyone is able to
>enlighten me on the name of the model, the steps involved etc I would
>greatly appreciate it.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Jo
>
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