Wellness, Prevention and Health Promotion

Question 1

Transtheoretical Model (TTM)

Answer 1

1. pre-contemplation
2. contemplation
3. preparation
4. action
5. maintenance

Question 2

pre-contemplation

Answer 2

no intent for change in next 6 months

PT role: enhance awareness of benefits

Question 3

contemplation

Answer 3

intend to take action next 6 months

PT role: assist to weigh benefits to change against cost

Question 4

preparation

Answer 4

take action next 30 days + taken some behavioral steps in direction

PT role: explore small steps towards changes; develop skill

Question 5

action

Answer 5

changed overt behavior < 6 weeks

PT role: take definitive action to change/refine skill; address barriers/set backs

Question 6

maintanence

Answer 6

changed overt behavior> 6 weeks

*termination: no longer succumb to temptations and total self-efficacy

PT role: promote relapse prevention/reinforce positive change

Question 7

5 A’s

Answer 7

ask, advice, asses, assist and arrange

pt is committed to change

Question 8

5 R’s

Answer 8

relevance, risks, rewards, roadblocks and repetition

pt is not committed to change