The Stages of Change model shows that a change in behavior occurs gradually, with the patient moving through five stages:
1. Precontemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
Scenario:
References:
- http://www.aafp.org/
- Glanz Karen, Lewis FM, Rimmer BK. Health behaviour & Health Education. Jossy Bass . 2004.
A Health Educator sometimes see patients who,
after experiencing a medical crisis
and being advised to change the contributing behavior.
More often, Educator encounter
patients who seem ..
unable or unwilling to change.
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APPLICATION OF TRANSTHEORITICAL MODEL AND STAGES OF CHANGE (TTM) IN Diabetes..
Transtheoritical Model And Stages Of Change (TTM):
1st 2Days
Stage:
DONE BY:
Afrah Saad ALshammari
Therapeutic Goal:
Patient Characteristics:
Case Study:
- To encourage patient to evaluate the benefits and barriers.
- Thinking about change.
- Aware of the pros of changing.
- Not committed to take any action.
Tips for the Educator:
- Ask patient to list benefits of, and barriers to, change.
- Encourage the patient to consider planning for a change.
A female Patient , 8 years old
Newly diagnosed with IDDM and 3rd degree DKA
Within 3 Days
Patient Characteristics:
- Intention to take action.
- Plan of action exist.
Stage:
Therapeutic Goal:
Tips for the Educator:
- To encourage patient to develop a plan for change.
- Ask about setting a precise date for change.
After 1 Week
Stage:
Patient Characteristics:
- Taking definitive action.
Therapeutic Goal:
- To encourage patient to put the plan into action.
Tips for the Educator:
- supply encouragement and support.
- Congratulate and encourage small successes.
- Ask about problems encountered and review solutions.
- Schedule follow-up visits.
Afrah Alshammari