Theoretical Framework to Support Evidence-Based Practice

Introduction  This presentation focus on how Pender’s Health Promotion Model (HPM) can be applied to advanced practice nursing for diabetes prevention.  This presentation will discuss: Identification of Pender’s Health Promotion Model  Issue of diabetes prevention in relation to the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) specialty  Pender’s model as framework for evidence-based practice (EBP) Conclusion

Pender’s Health Promotion Model  Health Promotion Model (Pender, Murdaugh, & Parsons, 2001) Health promoting behavior: action directed toward attaining positive health outcomes  Health promoting lifestyle  Multidimensional person interacting with environment  Focuses on three areas: (McEwen & Wills, 2014)  Individual characteristics and experiences  Behavior specific cognitions and affect Behavioral outcomes

Pender’s Health Promotion Model (HPM)  Relevance to Family Nurse Practitioner specialty Framework for understanding and promoting healthful behaviors (McEwen & Wills, 2014