Transtheoretical Model In Nursing

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Traditionally, good health is viewed as the absence of disease, with an emphasis on prevention through immunization and screening. In light of modern time, an important, yet easily overlooked aspect of health promotion is reminding patients about the simple steps they can take to improve their health. For instance, it is well documented that physical inactivity is a risk factor for a variety of chronic diseases and conditions that affect older adults (king, 2001). Yet, only a minority of older adults are meeting the daily recommended levels of physical activity . Gerontological nurses can help change the perception that many older adults have regarding their ability to perform physical activity; in addition, to providing information on the detrimental outcomes that inactivity has on health and quality of life. …show more content…
Changing an individual's lifestyle to include regular physical activity can be a difficult endeavour. Older adults, in particular, have less social support, and higher rates of disability than any other age group. In order to develop effective strategies to increase regular physical activity among older adults, the gerontological nurse can use the transtheoretical model of behaviour change to assess an individual's readiness to act on a new behaviour (Vicki & Armer, 1996). A gerontological nurse using this model can determine a patient’s stage of contemplation and accordingly, work to promote a higher level of wellness through physical
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