Methods Inf Med 2000; 39(03): 260-266
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1634339
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Evaluating the Impact of Primary Care Consultations on Teenage Lifestyle: A Pilot Study

Z. A. K. Walker
1   Centre for Research in Primary and Community Care, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Herts, UK
,
L. L. Oakley
1   Centre for Research in Primary and Community Care, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Herts, UK
,
J. L. Townsend
1   Centre for Research in Primary and Community Care, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Herts, UK
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Publication Date:
07 February 2018 (online)

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Abstract

This study piloted an evaluation of the effectiveness of inviting teenagers to UK general practice consultations with health behaviour advice and appropriate follow-up care. 132 teenagers aged 14/15 years were randomised: intervention teenagers were invited to attend a health consultation with a practice nurse, the control group received usual care. Teenagers in two practices were consulted by postal survey and in focus groups to ensure the intervention met their needs. 56% of the teenagers invited attended for a consultation. 55% of the intervention group and 45% of the controls reported some positive change in health related behaviour at one month.