You are invited to participate in a 5 day low-commitment pilot study!

This study aims to assess health behaviors and outcomes using the:

Biopsychosocial (BPS) ScoreCard.

The Biopsychosocial (BPS) ScoreCard was born from the Biopsychosocial Model, introduced by psychiatrist George L. Engel. Which addresses the limitations of the biomedical model by incorporating biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding health and illness. This 5-day study asks that you track the daily choices you make regarding these areas of health. This is an attempt to promote preventative care through education and conscientiousness.

  • BPS score card

  • BPS DETAILS

    Before you begin; differentiate between what are Deposit’s (+) and Withdrawals (-) referring to your daily activities in these areas..

  • Start

    Begin the game with 5 points.

  • bio factors

    1st Column

    Reflect on your day and decide if you have had an average of “deposits” or “withdrawals” with only consideration to your Biological Factors.

  • 2nd Column

    Reflect on your day and decide if you have had an average of “deposits” or “withdrawals” with only consideration to your Psychological Factors.

  • 3rd Column

    3rd Column

    Reflect on your day and decide if you have had an average of “deposits” or “withdrawals” with only consideration to your Sociological Factors.

  • What you end with, you start with.

    Begin the next day with the same amount of points as the end of Day 1. Repeat this for the next 4 days.

The BPS Scorecard will track these 3 factors:

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Biological

Things like physical activity and nutrition.

Sociological

The support you get from others; at home or the workplace environment

Psychological

How you manage stress and build resilience.

This Research Pilot begins August 1st, 2024 and holds a remote participation requirement.

Dates:

Pre-Testing completed remotely by August 2nd.

BPS SCORE CARD to be completed by August 31st.

Post - Testing completed remotely by September 7th.

Your participation is voluntary. You may withdraw from the study at any time without any penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.

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