title: Translation as a function of modality: the potential of brief interventions.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Addictive & Health Behaviors Research Institute, University of Florida, USA. cwerch@hhp.ufl.edu
authors.forename: Chudley Chad
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Werch
authors.forename: Jerry L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Grenard
authors.forename: Jeanpaul
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Burnett
authors.forename: Julia A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Watkins
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ames
authors.forename: Edessa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Jobli
mesh_terms: D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D015438:Health Behavior; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000628:therapy