Preventing disease through opportunistic, rapid engagement by primary care teams using behaviour change counselling (PRE-EMPT): protocol for a general practice-based cluster randomised trial.

BACKGROUND: Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, lack of exercise and an unhealthy diet are the key modifiable factors contributing to premature morbidity and mortality in the developed world. Brief interventions in health care consultations can be effective in changing single health behaviours....

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Main Authors: Spanou, C, Simpson, SA, Hood, K, Edwards, A, Cohen, D, Rollnick, S, Carter, B, McCambridge, J, Moore, L, Randell, E, Pickles, T, Smith, C, Lane, C, Wood, F, Thornton, H, Butler, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2010