The aim of the interviews was to identify factors and characteristics likely to influence adherence to the guideline behaviours, in order to inform development and refinement of prompts.
Finally, although the study revealed a number of interesting factors which GPs' report as potentially being influential in their decision to adhere to the intervention and guideline behaviours, the study did not trial the intervention or record the GPs' actual use of the prompts in practice.
Third, as soon as language develops, the common opinion can become a guideline for behaviour.
Three such trials found that GP education did not by itself improve patient outcomes in terms of symptoms, disability, or satisfaction with care [ 12] although it did modestly increase guideline consistent behaviour [ 13], and GP confidence [ 14].
"When done well (which means responsible boat handling and adherence to local regulations or guidelines governing behaviour around the animals), whale watching inspires, exhilarates and educates in equal measure".
In line with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, brief behaviour change counselling (BBCC) in primary care is recommended for all four risky behaviours [ 4– 6].
The Finnish Medical Association has formulated a special code of medical collegiality which provides guidelines for behaviour according to principles of mutual respect among physicians.
The booklet also explains the goals to be achieved with treatment, and it provides general guidelines for behaviour through daily living.
Two conditions are important for the selection of guidelines of behaviour modification: they must be easy to implement and they must not diminish the safety of the patients.
As recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) 2007 guidelines on behaviour change at population, community and individual levels [ 19], the exercise physiologist and research nurse will use a combination of strategies to increase physical activity participation.
