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  • Occupational science
  • Behavioral science
  • Health psychology

Background:

  • Modifying daily habits is crucial for health improvement.
  • Habit formation interventions are an emerging scientific field.
  • Understanding current research on habit interventions is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a scoping review of evidence on habit formation interventions.
  • To examine interventions aimed at modifying health habits in adults.
  • To synthesize findings on the effectiveness of habit change strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Scoping review of peer-reviewed articles published since January 1, 2008.
  • Included 18 studies, predominantly randomized controlled trials.
  • Utilized specific measures to assess habit change.

Main Results:

  • Studies targeted diverse health-related habits.
  • Intervention results were mixed but generally supported habit formation approaches.
  • Evidence suggests everyday behaviors can become ingrained habits through intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Habit formation interventions show potential for modifying adult health behaviors.
  • Occupational therapy can leverage these findings for occupation-based treatments.
  • Further research can refine strategies for promoting lasting habit change.