Support for Behavior Change Resource
The Support for Behavior Change Resource (SBCR) is a searchable database of research, tools and programs that address the “how to” of psychosocial issues, lifestyle and behavior change. This resource was developed for people with diabetes, pre-diabetes and those who care about them, along with health care professionals, agencies and organizations. The database includes resources that help individuals or groups cope with diabetes and make lifestyle and behavior changes.
- About SBCR
- What is SBCR?
- What Information does SBCR Provide?
- Review Process
- How to Submit Materials
- Contact
- External Links Policy
About SBCR
In 2008, NDEP started the Support for Behavior Change initiative. The challenge was to determine how NDEP could better support people with diabetes and those at risk for the disease, and the health care professionals who counsel and care for them, with the daily self-management of diabetes. Enhancing patient success with coping, lifestyle and behavior changes will improve health outcomes. Many businesses and organizations are also interested in supporting behavior change with members, employees and their families.
What is SBCR?
The Support for Behavior Change Resource (SBCR) is a searchable online database of recommended research, tools and programs. All materials have been reviewed by independent reviewers who are experts in psychosocial issues and the behavior change process.
The purpose of the SBCR is to assist the public in identifying approaches and available tools and programs that can be readily disseminated. SBCR is one way that NDEP is working to improve access to information already available to the public.
Please check back regularly to access the latest updates.
What information does SBCR Provide?
The information in the SBCR includes research articles, tools and programs.
Research Articles – The articles included in the SBCR are review articles, landmark studies, or meta-analyses. They are categorized by target area (such as Medication Taking, Physical Activity, Weight Loss, etc.) and behavioral or coping strategy (such as goal setting, patient empowerment, stress management etc.) The SBCR is not an exhaustive list of research articles, but rather a selection of current publications that provide useful information for those wishing to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the science of psychological health and behavior change and to promote the practical application of these strategies.
Tools and Programs – The tools and programs included in the SBCR facilitate coping and the behavior change process. Educational materials that provide information but do not include specifics on how to make behavior changes are not included. The recommended tools and programs are categorized by target area (such as Medication Taking, Healthy Eating and Meal Planning, Coping etc.), medium (Internet, visual, etc.), language (English, Spanish, etc.) and intended audience (people with diabetes, people at risk for diabetes, families, health care professionals, etc.)
If a tool, program or research article is not included in the SBCR this should not be interpreted as a judgment about the usefulness of this tool. It could mean that other, more relevant materials are available targeting that behavior and in the same format, or that the piece is informational/educational and does not address the coping or behavior change process.
Review Process
Once a research article, tool or program is submitted for review, the material is logged in and will be included in the next review cycle. Materials are generally reviewed once a year. The review process takes several months to complete. The steps of the review process are:
Pre-Review
- When the NDEP SBC Committee is ready to review submissions, a pre-review is to determine if the submission is consistent with the goals of the SBCR.
Review
- The SBC Committee identifies reviewers and makes the review assignments. All reviewers complete an initial training session on the review process, including the evaluation criteria.
- Each of the reviewers independently reviews the materials provided.
- Material can be rated recommended, not recommended or unsure. The SBC Committee reviews materials rated unsure to determine final action.
Dissemination
- The research, tool or program is posted to the SBCR web site.
How to submit materials for the SBCR
SBCR is not accepting new submissions at this time. Please check back in January 2010.
NDEP seeks to identify research, tools and programs that can help people with diabetes, people at risk, and their health care teams and other organizations in their self-management efforts that contribute to improved health outcomes.
How to Submit Materials
The NDEP welcomes the submission of research articles, tools and programs. The only restriction is that materials must be readily available and accessible. Please do not submit proprietary programs. The Material Submission Form should be completed for each submission.
- Programs: Please submit only programs and curricula that have been effectively used to educate, encourage and support coping and making lifestyle changes. The Diabetes Prevention Program 16 week curricula is an example of a program that was/can be used as the intervention for diabetes prevention.
- Tools: Please submit individual tools for patients – they can be web based, printed documents, etc. Tools that health care professionals can use to work with and support patients in self-management, are welcome also.
- Research: Please submit landmark studies, reviews or meta-analyses (or links to these types of articles) that demonstrate effective ways to work with people at risk and people with diabetes in addressing psychosocial issues and lifestyle and behavior change efforts.
- Please mail submissions to NDEP SBCR Submissions, One Diabetes Way, Bethesda, MD 20814-9692 or by e-mail to ndep at mail.nih.gov
CLICK HERE to access Material Submission Form
Contact
NDEP staff can answer questions related to potential submissions, the review process, and technical difficulties with this site. We are unable to provide information on any interventions that are currently under review or not accepted for review.
To send us comments or questions, please contact us via our online contact form:
Find an education program meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education:
- Programs approved by the American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Program.
- Programs approved by the American Association of Diabetes Educators Diabetes Education Accreditation Program.
NDEP External Links Policy
This SBCR provides links to other Internet sites as a service to its users. Reference to these links or to other nongovernmental entities, products, services, or information does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by NDEP, NIDDK, NIH, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or any associated agencies or employees. In addition, NDEP, NIDDK, NIH and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services do not necessarily endorse the views expressed by such Web sites, do not make any warranty concerning the validity of information provided on such sites or its fitness for any particular purpose.
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