Many different theories exist regarding behavior change strategies. While it is outside the scope of this presentation to address all of the published and often overlapping theories, we will focus on the broad category of empowerment and look at the specifics of one model called the Theory of Planned Behavior. While both can be applied to various scenarios, the focus of this presentation will relate these theories and concepts to diabetes self-management. A common thread that unites the various approaches is the communication and counseling style known as motivational interviewing (MI). Thus, aspects of MI will be explored along the way.
