Answer 3 for NRS 429 Describe a health promotion model used to initiate behavioral changes

One health promotion model used to initiate behavior change is the Transtheoretical (TTM). TTM is the most popular research model used in health care. TTM is also known as the stages of change model. It has been frequently used to promote exercise and nutrition behaviors. The model recommends that individuals go through a string of stages when changing behavior. These stages of change are pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. Each set has specific characteristics and requires different strategies to promote behavior change. Using behavior change steps can help to understand the mechanism of exercise behavior and nutrition by establish an individual’s readiness to change and determine if one will be successful in maintaining exercise behaviors (Kamran et al., 2023). The TTM is used to teach behavior changes and provides a framework for understanding the steps of behavior change while tailoring interventions to the individual’s current stage. For instance, someone who is in a pre-contemplation stage may need information about awareness-raising for the behavior change. In contrast, someone in the preparation stage may need help setting goals and developing a behavior plan for change. Some of the barriers that affect a patient’s ability to learn are language barriers, low health literacy, cultural differences, lack of social support, and cognitive impairment. In addition, patient readiness to learn, or readiness to change, can affect learning outcomes. A patient who is motivated and ready to change is the most likely to take on the learning process and is eager to make crucial decisions for lasting change. On the other hand, someone who lacks motivation and is not ready to change may require a lot of encouragement and support to achieve behavior change. Therefore, the healthcare provider needs to conduct a thorough assessment to determine the patient’s stage of learning and tailor interventions accordingly for effective behavior change (Marcus, 2014).

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Kamran, A., Aliakbari, P., Nasimi Doost Azgomi, R., & Naeim, M. (2023). Action status and willingness to change health-promoting behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic among elementary school children: a study based on Prochaska’s stages of behavior change theory (TTM). BMC Public Health, 23(1), 248. Marcus, C. (2014). Strategies for improving the quality of verbal patient and family education: a review of the literature and creation of the EDUCATE model. Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine: An Open Access Journal, 2(1), 482-495.