The Oxford handbook of health communication, behavior change, and treatment adherence

Communication is perhaps the most vital tool in the delivery of healthcare. This edited volume brings together scientists and practitioners to explain and illustrate the state-of-the-art in the interfaces of health communication, behaviour change and treatment adherence. It is divided into five parts covering: the three factor model - information, motivation and strategy and life span and co-morbidity issues. Topics include: health literacy; nonverbal communication; training; systemwide communication; health beliefs; perceived risk; the role of culture; commitment to change; social networks; technology; barriers to adherence and healthy behaviour; issues in adolescent adherence; issues in aging; mental health challenges; complex regimens; implications for reform and public policy.