Motivation and attitudes toward changing health (MATCH): A new patient-reported measure to inform clinical conversations

Authors: Hessler DM, Fisher L, Polonsky WH, Bowyer V, Potter M

Abstract

Objective: To identify and assess patient motivation to initiate or maintain behavior changes.

Methods: Attitudinal statements were developed from structured patient interviews and translated into 18 survey items. Items were analyzed with exploratory factor analysis (EFA).

Results: An EFA with 340 type 2 diabetes patients identified three areas of patient attitudes toward changing health behaviors: (1) willingness to make changes (3 items; α = 0.69), (2) perceived ability to make or maintain changes (3 items; α = 0.74), and (3) and feeling changes are worthwhile (3 items; α = 0.61). Greater perceived ability and feelings of worthwhileness were associated with positive psychosocial and behavioral management indicators. All three areas were associated with confidence and attitudes toward making a specific behavioral change (e.g., improve diet).

Conclusions: MATCH is an internally consistent and valid 9-item scale that provides a profile of factors influencing motivation that can be used in clinical and research settings.

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29887299/

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