Health Behaviour Change Flashcards
Health Belief Model
Popularised by Becker and Rosenstock
Prevalent
Assumes people conduct a cost benefit analysis when considering behaviour changes based on how serious they think the outcome is and how capable they feel of changing their behaviour
Do two sided arguments help in the presentation of information to patients; why/why not
It helps as people want to feel as though they are making their own decisions
Present pros and cons of a behaviour
Why is too much fear not helpful in presenting health behaviour changes
It leads to a fatalistic mindset where patients think there is no point in changing their behaviours
Theory of Planned Behaviour
Comprised of 3 types of Beliefs
Behavioural beliefs (how much they enjoy the behaviour)
Normative Beliefs (General beliefs present in society)
Control Beliefs (How much they believe they can change the behaviour)
These 3 beliefs affect intention which affects behaviour
***Remember Actual Behavioural Control (e.g. leg injury preventing exercise)
Stages of Change or Transtheoretical Model of Behaviour
Divides behaviour into stages
People can move back and forth
How can the Health Believe Model be used to influence patient behaviour
Ensures that people understand threat, minimise barriers, increase cues to action and increase self efficacy
How can the Theory of Planned Behaviour be used to influence patient behaviour
Think about people’s resources and opportunities and what normative beliefs they might have to try work through them
How can the Transtheoretical Model be used to influence patient behaviour
Help people move from thinking about change to actually doing it and keeping it up
Motivational Interviewing
A type of counselling to explore and resolve ambivalence about behaviour change
Can just be added to consultations but more good-quality research is needed
