Behavioral Information Preferences Scale (BIPS) for Pediatric Primary Care - Parent Form
Instructions:
Some parents are interested in having their child's doctor provide information about managing or improving child behaviors. Please rate how important it would be to receive
information about the following topics as part of your child's primary care.
Not at all important
A little important
Moderately important
Important Very important 1. Teaching children to
follow household rules
1 2 3 4 5
2. Teaching children to listen to and follow directions
1 2 3 4 5
3. Teaching children not to be aggressive towards others, like hitting, kicking, and biting
1 2 3 4 5
4. Teaching children not to be destructive with things, like throwing or breaking objects
1 2 3 4 5
5. Teaching children to play nicely with others, like sharing and taking turns
1 2 3 4 5
6. How to handle temper tantrums
1 2 3 4 5
7. Managing misbehavior in public places, like grocery stores or restaurants
1 2 3 4 5
8. Teaching children to stay on-task and focus
1 2 3 4 5
9. Teaching children to be honest and truthful
1 2 3 4 5
10. Helping children with difficult emotions, like feeling sad, frustrated, angry, or scared
1 2 3 4 5
11. Helping children transition from one activity to another without problems
1 2 3 4 5
12. What to do if children say inappropriate things, like insults or bad words
1 2 3 4 5
13. Helping children learn how to calm themselves when upset
1 2 3 4 5
14. Teaching children to use the toilet properly
1 2 3 4 5
Not at all important
A little important
Moderately important
Important Very important 15. Helping children have
appropriate limits with toys, TV, computers, or other activities
1 2 3 4 5
16. Helping children fall asleep and sleep through the night on their own
1 2 3 4 5
17. Managing picky eating and helping children eat healthfully
1 2 3 4 5
18. How to break bad habits like thumb sucking or nail biting
1 2 3 4 5
Instructions: If you needed or wanted information about child behavior as part of your child's medical care, how would you want to receive that information? Please rate your interest in the following options.
Not at all interested
A little interested
Moderately interested
Interested Very interested 19. Paper handouts from my
child’s doctor
1 2 3 4 5
20. Videos that could be watched on a computer, TV, phone, or other device
1 2 3 4 5
21. Websites with general information
1 2 3 4 5
22. Online programs you can sign up for
1 2 3 4 5
23. Books 1 2 3 4 5
24. Mobile apps for smartphones or tablets
1 2 3 4 5
25. Messages through my child’s patient portal or medical record
1 2 3 4 5
26. Messages through social media, like Facebook or Twitter
1 2 3 4 5
27. Podcasts (audio files that can be downloaded to a mobile device or computer)
1 2 3 4 5
28. Talking to my child’s doctor during a separate visit focused on behaviors
1 2 3 4 5
29. Talking to a behavioral expert as part of my child’s normal medical visits
1 2 3 4 5
Behavior Topics Section
Conduct and Emotions subscale = items 1-13 Health Habits subscale = items 14-18
Delivery Methods Section
Multimedia Resources subscale = items 25-33 Auxiliary Care subscale = items 35-38 Usual Care (single item) = 39
Intervention Approach Section (supplemental) Items 34-39 (no composite scoring)
Not at all helpful
A little helpful
Moderately helpful
Helpful Very helpful 30. Talking to a behavioral
expert as part of one or more separate visits
1 2 3 4 5
31. Talking to a behavioral expert over the phone
1 2 3 4 5
32. Attending group classes or seminars with other parents
1 2 3 4 5
33. Talking to my child’s doctor during normal visits
1 2 3 4 5
Instructions:
There are different ways to teach children and encourage better behavior. Please rate how useful you think the following topics would be for you as the parent of a young child.
Not at all helpful
A little helpful
Moderately helpful
Helpful Very helpful 34. Setting up appropriate
expectations for child behaviors
1 2 3 4 5
35. Rewarding and showing approval for good behaviors
1 2 3 4 5
36. Creating consequences for misbehavior
1 2 3 4 5
37. Building a positive parent- child relationship
1 2 3 4 5
38. Managing the stress of parenting
1 2 3 4 5
39. Knowing what behaviors are typical or unusual for your child's age
1 2 3 4 5