Purpose: This study systematically reviewed research on behavioral interventions based on the
information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) model to investigate specific intervention strategies that
focus on information, motivation, and behavioral skills and to evaluate their effectiveness for people with
chronic diseases.
Methods: A systematic review was conducted in accordance with the guidelines of both the National
Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency and Im and Chang. A literature search was conducted
using electronic databases. Randomized controlled trials that tested behavioral interventions based on
the IMB model for promoting health behaviors among people with chronic diseases were included. Four
investigators independently reviewed the studies and assessed the quality of each study. A narrative
synthesis was used.
Results: A total of 12 studies were included in the review.Nine studies investigated patients with HIV/AIDS.
The most frequently used intervention strategies were instructional pamphlets for the information
construct, motivational interviewing techniques for the motivation construct, and instruction or role
playing for the behavioral skills construct. Ten studies reported significant behavior changes at the first
post-intervention assessment.
Conclusion: This review indicates the potential strength of the IMB model as a theoretical framework to
develop behavioral interventions. The specific integration strategies delineated for each construct of the
model can be utilized to design model-based interventions.
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