Using the Behaviour Change Wheel in infection prevention and control practice.

Area of Science:

• Health Psychology
• Behavioural Science

Background:

• The Health Psychology Research Group at UCL has extensive experience in behaviour change.
• There are diverse behaviour change initiatives across various disciplines at UCL.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish the Centre for Behaviour Change at UCL.
• To consolidate and leverage existing expertise in behaviour change across UCL.
• To support the adoption of evidence-based guidelines in practice.

Main Methods:

• Focusing on designing and evaluating interventions.
• Developing practical tools for behaviour change practitioners.
• Facilitating understanding of behavioural science principles for non-specialists.

Main Results:

• Creation of a new Centre for Behaviour Change at UCL.
• Development of usable tools to aid intervention design.
• Increased capacity for evidence-based practice adoption.

Conclusions:

• The Centre for Behaviour Change will foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Accessible tools will empower a wider range of professionals to implement behaviour change strategies.
• This initiative supports the practical application of health psychology and behavioural science research.