Section 2: Fundamentals of behavior change (10%) Flashcards
Name at least 3 health behavior change theories
- HEalth belief model
- Theory of planned behavior
- social learning (cognitive theory)
- stages of change (transtheoretical model)
- other models
With regards to HEALTH BELIEF model theory of behavior change: what is it used for `and what principles is it based on?
Used to explain and predict people’s behavior in failing to adopt disease prevention strategies or comply with screening for early disease detection . 1. One must believe that there is a threat to one’s health before they seek preventative measures. 2. there is a preventive measure that is accessible and allows to avoid health threat
With regards to HEALTH BELIEF MODEL of behavior change, what are its key constructs? (6)
6 key constructs describe the thought process for behavior change:
- PERCEIVED SUSCEPTIBILITY: one’s subjective perception of the risk of acquiring or being susceptible to health threat
- PERCEIVED SEVERITY: one’s subjective FEELINGS about seriousness of having the health threat (inc. feelings on potential health outcomes like death or disability and SOCIAL OUTCOMES like relationships and activities
- PERCEIVED BENEFIT: ones beliefs about the effectiveness of preventive measures available to avoid, reduce, or cure health threat
- PERCEIVED BARRIERS: one’s perception of the negative aspects of a preventive measure that may impede adopting the recommended change
- CUES TO ACTION: events or STIMULI THAT TRIGGER one’s READINESS to change and adopt behavior change or preventive measure
- SELF EFFICACY: one’s confidence in his ABILITY to act and SUCCEED in completing the behavior change or preventive measure
with regards to THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR, what is it used for?
- helps predict ones LIKELIHOOD OF ENGAGING in a SPECIFIC MODIFIABLE BEHAVIOR , at a SPECIFIC TIME AND PLACE
- behavioral achievement is based on MOTIVATION (intention) and ABILITY (behavior control)
- helps explain one’s intention to engage in a health beh. and how engaging in that health beh. is influenced by one’s beliefs and attitude about the risks, benefits and capability of achieving the desired health outcome
with regards to THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR, what are its MAIN CONSTRUCTS? (6)
- ATTITUDE: one’s positive or negative evalueation of a beh of interest and its outcomes
- BEHAVIORAL INTENTION: motivational factors for a beh of interest: MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IN PREDICTING beh.
- SUBJECTIVE NORMS: one’s perception of the beliefs of others (peers and people of importance) concerning the beh. and whatever they approve or disapprove
- SOCIAL NORMS: customary codes or standards of behavior
PERCEIVED POWER: one’s perceived control over factors that may help of not performing the beh of interest - PERCEIVED BEHAVIORAL CONTROL: one’s perception about the ease or difficulty one will have in completing the beh of int. and the control he has to accomplish it : CHANGES WITH DIFFERENT SURROUNDINGS
with regards to SOCIAL LEARNING (COGNITIVE THEORY), what main belief is it based on?
that ones behavior DOES NOT OCCUR IN ISOLATION but rather is a PRODUCT OF: 1, PERSONAL FACTORS, 2. ENVIRONMENT, 3. OTHER PEOPLE’S BEH. => credible ROLE MODELS may be important in producing beh change
with regards to SOCIAL LEARNING (COGNITIVE THEORY), what are its MAIN CONSTRUCTS? (6)
- RECIPROCAL DETERMINISM: the PERSON, the BEHAVIOR and the ENVIRONMENT all influence each other in a DYNAMIC AND RECIPROCAL way
- BEHAVIORAL CAPABILITY: one’s personal ability through KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL to complete a beh.
- OBSERVATIONAL LEARNING: people learn from their OWN experience as well as experiences of OTHERS
- REINFORCEMENTS: behaviors are maintained/ omitted due to the INTERNAL and external SOCIAL reinforcement
- EXPECTATIONS: anticipated conseq. of beh., based on prior experience
- SELF-EFFICACY: one’s level of confidence to successfully perform a beh., influeneced by OWN BEH CAPABILITY and ENVIRONMENTAL facilitators or inhibitors
With regards to the STAGES OF CHANGE model (transtheoretical) of beh change, briefly describe it and outline how is can be used.
- originally developed for smoking cessation, later expanded to describe wider beh change
- change =PROCESS; different STAGES
- cyclical, dynamic
- each pt different; can skp stages, move fast through, stay stuck in one stage, etc.
outline the different stages of change as described by the transtheoretical model of beh change (6)
- precontemplation
- contemplation
- preparation
- action
- maintenance
- relapse (oft included but not in the orig model)
what are the things that key behavior theories have in common? (4)
- beliefs about risks and benefits
- motivation
- self-efficacy
- environmental influence
what are the main factors that influence health behavior? (3)
- intrapersonal: knowledge, attitutes, beliefs, personalities
- interpersonal: influence of family, friends, peers, health providers
- institutional: rules, regulations, policies:
a) community factors (soc networks and soc norms)
b) public policies
what are the key elements (giveaway signs) for spotting precontemplation stage of change in a patient?
Precontemplation
- no awareness of problem behavior “not thinking about it”
- not planning of making a change in the next 6mo, “ not planning change in the next 6 mo”
what are the key elements (giveaway signs) for spotting contemplation stage of change in a patient?
- considering change or ambivalent about change
- considering change in the next 6 mo
what are the key elements (giveaway signs) for spotting preparation stage of change in a patient?
- aware of needing to make a change in a problem beh
- preparing to make a change in the next month
what are the key elements (giveaway signs) for spotting action stage of change in a patient?
- i have started a change within the past 6 mo
- making change but not yet hit the target/ goal, or not hit it consistently for 6 mo
what are the key elements (giveaway signs) for spotting maintenance stage of change in a patient?
- goal beh achieved and maintained for 6 mo or more
what are the key elements (giveaway signs) for spotting relapse stage of change in a patient?
- goal beh or action no longer happening
how can one improve adherence to change in a patient?
- match stage of readiness with the prescribed treatment
- emphasise working on areas where the pat will see QUICK SUCCESS with little to some effort
- begin with SMALL BUT IMPORTANT SUCCESSES AND BUILD UP ON THEM
define non-adherence and its role in chronic disease management
= NOT FOLLOWING THROUGH W/ PRESCRIBED TREATMENT
- 50-80% non-adherence w/ prescribed meds for chronic illness
describe the process of building effective relationships w/ patients
provider = EXPERT (conducting medical assessment, making specific recommendations, prescribing treatments) & COACH (discuss dealing w/ beh change)
- assess READINESS for change
- offer stage-matched brief intervention (ideally patients own idea)
- EMPOWER patient: help them make change successfully
in the course of beh change, when is it recommended to use motivational interviewing techniques?
early stages
- most helpful in precontamplation and contemplation stages
- express EMPATHY (affirmations and reflective listening)
- support self-efficacy
- roll w/ resistance (can avoid or deflect resistance by being NON-JUDGEMENTAL, listening wll and encouragig the pat tp continue to share
- develop DISCREPANCY between WHERE THE PAT IS AND WHAT THE PAT WANTS; hold this up to the patient without being judgemental, allow them to draw their own conclusions
in the course of beh change, when is it recommended to use CBT techniques?
- later stages
- most useful during preparation, action and maintenance stages
- assists w/ problem solving and deeper understanding of underlying challenges
- generally performed by beh. change specialists
- RECOGNISE AND REFRAME NON-PRODUCTIVE THINKING, being more aware of UNDERLYING BELIEFS and EMOTIONS, working through ABCDS of beh change
in the course of beh change, when is it recommended to use positive psychology techniques?
all stages
name red flags of non-productive thinking:
"all or nothing" catastrophising discounting the positive overgeneralising mind reading fortune telling ("this will never work" "should" and "must" statements
how can you help your client re-frame non-productive thinking using CBT strategies?
ADJUSTING THOUGHTS CAN LEAD TO A CHANGE IN EMOTIONS, WHICH CAN CHANGE ONGOING BEHAVIOUR
a) examine evidence for and against (socratic questioning)
b) explore non-judgementally: “is it possible that thoughts affect behaviour?”
c) elicit patients ideas about specific thoughts that can lead to nonproductive emotions and be impeding beh change
d) “I have noticed you said…”
e) is there a defferent way the situation could be seen?
f) help the pat substitute more realistic interpretations in place of non productive thinking
g) ask patient for ideas about SELF-TALK that can be used during difficult moments
h) practice self talk and other strategies (e.g homework)
i) help pat become aware of nonproductive emotions and thoughts and help him consciously choose different thoughts
how can you identify underlying beliefs that can interfere with behaviour change (using CBT principles)?
ABCD
antecedent (what action/ event ocured?)
belief (what beliefs do you have about it?)
consequence (what are the conseq. of these beliefs? How did they make you feel?”)
dispute (how can you dispute these beliefs that may be distorted or unhealthy?)
What is the ABCD of CBT and what is it used for?
identify underlying beliefs that can interfere with behaviour change Antecedent BElief Consequence Dispute (the above)
What are the known benefits of POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
- builds patients confidence
- emphasises patients CURRENT skills and abilities
- reinforces AUTONOMY & SELF-EFFICACY (key to a sustanable beh change)
- ephasises the POSITIVES of patient’s ACTIONS:
- what did the patioent achieve?
- what successes have been seen with each step - enhances RESILIENCY &abd helps undo negative feelings
- inbcreases positivity of the PATIENT-PROVIDER INTERACTION
What is the foundation of POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY?
ability to flourish as a human depends on one’s fundamental ability to experience positive emotions like affection, love, enjoyment, happiness, playfulness, contentment and satisfaction
list potential sources of social/ environmental support for a patient
- family, friends with whom the pat has good relationship
- support groups: spoorts teams, clubsm classes, workplace, faith-based, social networks (incl. soc media)
- behaviour change “working groups”- peer modeling strategies (e.g “sponsors”), peer to peer programs (e.g. group classes)