title: 7 tools to help patients adopt healthier behaviors.
abstract: Here's how to use the 5 As, the FRAMES protocol, and 5 other techniques to encourage patients to address issues such as diet, exercise, smoking, and substance use.
authors: Department of Family Medicine, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA. Email: mraddock@metrohealth.org.
authors: Michael
authors: M
authors: Raddock
authors: Department of Family and Community Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
authors: Rachel
authors: R
authors: Martukovich
authors: Department of Family Medicine, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA.
authors: Eric
authors: E
authors: Berko
authors: Department of Psychiatry, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA.
authors: Christina Delos
authors: CD
authors: Reyes
authors: Department of Family and Community Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
authors: James J
authors: JJ
authors: Werner
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D001794:Blood Pressure; D015992:Body Mass Index; D015438:Health Behavior; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010361:Patients / Q000523:psychology*; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D010821:Physicians, Family