Transtheoretical model

The TTM suggests detailed influences and devices linked with accelerating changes by individuals (Huang, Wu, Huang, Chien & Guo, 2013). Specifically, it is a model that concentrates on the decision making process of the individual. TTM is grounded in a set of initial suppositions. Firstly, behavioural change is a practice that occurs in stages. Secondly, these stages are both static and exposed to change. Thirdly…

In 2013 the National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimated that 17.3 million people over the age of 11 met the diagnostic criteria for substance dependence or abuse that included alcohol (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA], 2014). The reports indicates that while 14.7 million of these individuals were dependent on or abused alcohol alone 4.3 million were dependent on alcohol and at least one illicit drug. The report goes on to mention of those with substance use…

Transtheoretical Model Changing behaviors to enhance health is extremely intricate, as people succeed in making short-term improvements and return to their old habits in the long term. Thus, models with stages of change should be utilized, keeping in mind the end goal to have healthy habits consistently. The Transtheoretical Model (TTM) is a “theory of behavior, … asserting that changes in health behaviors progress through five distinct stages containing the elements of thought, action, and…

created in 1970 by Betty Neuman, with the intent to explain to graduate students at the University of California, the connection of physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and developmental aspects of human beings (Neuman & Fawcett, 2011). The model provided structure to understanding the pattern of health and the connection of nursing as a system that interacts with the patient (Neuman & Fawcett,…

The transtheoretical model help reduce risk women those who have HIV and focus to increase contraceptive methods and condom usage. There is increase condom usage among unmarried women compared women at high risk for HIV including injecting drug users. However, the intervention should expand their awareness to other population such as drug users, women with HIV, truck drivers, and sex workers which I learn from my international health class. Another criteria is applying the transtheoretical model…

The Transtheoretical Model (TTM) is a fundamental tool that uses stages of change to integrate processes and principles of change across major theories of intervention (Glanz, Rimer, Viswanath, 2008). There are six stages of change and ten processes of change that enables each TTM stage change. How I personally view behavior change is similar towards how the TTM approaches behavior change. I believe that the first step of change comes from familiarizing one’s self towards the behavior that needs…

Design: The Transtheoretical model and the Social Cognitive theory are essential aspects to our campaign ads. One of the main objectives for the brochure was to further educate the public of the disease and the recourses people have at their disposal in order to get help. To accomplish this goal, we used facts explaining what anorexia is and signs to look for in order to appeal to the precontemplation step in the Transtheoretical model. People who may not understand that their behavior is…

Yin Yin Khaing CHB 550 – Fall Semester 2016 Connection to Graduate Study Paper Occupational therapy is a profession that addresses the vital importance of people’s psychological and physical need as well as emotional well-being. Occupational therapists focus on taking care of their clients through a holistic view by looking at how clients’ personal factors influence their recovery processes. In addition, occupation therapy practitioners are an important part of teaching and educating individuals…

Coming from a culture of high fatty foods and parents who are both chefs I have constantly struggled with weight gain my whole life. My biggest challenge was poor eating habits and consistent exercise routine. Since I had started going back to school to become a physical therapist, studying has become more of a priority rather than going to the gym or eating right. At first I thought the weight gain was temporary and would get back to the gym at any day, but then the days turned into weeks,…

warranted. Existing challenges are time constraints on practitioners to implement these tasks and overcome the barriers they face in doing so. Behavioral change counseling methods provide a framework for supporting patients to lose weight. These models can help practitioners to create a patient-centered and individualized plan that includes a combination of behavioral interventions, diet modification, and exercise habits. Prescription weight loss medications may also play a role in…