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Evaluation & the Health Professions, Vol. 29, No. 1, 89-125 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/0163278705284444

Translation as a Function of Modality

The Potential of Brief Interventions

Chudley (Chad) Werch

Addictive & Health Behaviors Research Institute, University of Florida

Jerry L. Grenard

Institute for Prevention Research, University of Southern California, Los Angeles

Jeanpaul Burnett

Center for Pediatric Psychology Research, Nemours Children’s Clinic

Julia A. Watkins

Department of Public Health, University of North Florida

Steve Ames

Division of Hematology and Oncology, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

Edessa Jobli

Addictive & Health Behaviors Research Institute, University of Florida

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.

Key Words: translation • brief interventions • health behavior • modality


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