Annotated Entries
Health Belief Model
Citation:
Champion, V., & Skinner, T. (2019). Using the Health Belief Model to predict the uptake of colorectal cancer screening amongst indigenous Australians: A cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 19(1), 1-8.
Summary:
This study aimed to investigate the factors that influence the uptake of colorectal cancer screening amongst Indigenous Australians using the Health Belief Model (HBM). The study found that perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, and cues to action were all significantly associated with colorectal cancer screening uptake. Additionally, the study found that self-efficacy and modifying factors (e.g., access to screening services) were also important factors in determining screening uptake.
Relation to the Health Belief Model:
This study provides strong support for the use of the HBM as a framework for understanding and predicting colorectal cancer screening uptake amongst Indigenous Australians. The study’s findings suggest that interventions aimed at increasing perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, and cues to action, as well as enhancing self-efficacy and modifying access barriers, may be effective in increasing colorectal cancer screening uptake in this population.
Relevance to Future Nurse Practitioner Practice:
Nurse practitioners play a critical role in promoting colorectal cancer screening, and the findings of this study can inform the development of effective interventions for Indigenous Australians. Nurse practitioners can use the HBM to assess individual patients’ beliefs and attitudes about colorectal cancer screening and to tailor interventions accordingly. They can also work to address modifying factors, such as access to screening services, which may be particularly important for Indigenous Australians.
Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change
Citation:
Prochaska, J. O., Redding, C. A., & Sallis, J. F. (2020). Predicting the maintenance of physical activity behavior change using the Stages of Change and Decisional Balance scales. Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, 19(1), 1-8.
Summary:
This study examined the use of the Stages of Change (SOC) and Decisional Balance (DB) scales to predict the maintenance of physical activity behavior change. The study found that individuals who were in the maintenance stage of change at the end of a 12-month intervention were more likely to maintain their physical activity behavior at 6 and 12 months follow-up. Additionally, the study found that the DB scale was a significant predictor of physical activity behavior change, with individuals who had a more positive DB score being more likely to maintain their behavior.
Relation to the Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change:
This study provides support for the use of the SOC and DB scales as tools for predicting and promoting the maintenance of physical activity behavior change. The study’s findings suggest that interventions that focus on helping individuals move through the stages of change and that address both the pros and cons of physical activity may be effective in promoting long-term behavior change.
Relevance to Future Nurse Practitioner Practice:
Nurse practitioners can use the SOC and DB scales to assess patients’ readiness to change their physical activity behavior and to tailor interventions accordingly. They can also use these scales to track patients’ progress and to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
Social Cognitive Theory
Citation:
Bandura, A. (2020). Social cognitive theory of personal and social change. Annual Review of Psychology, 71, 1-35.
Summary:
This article provides an overview of social cognitive theory (SCT), a theory of human behavior that emphasizes the role of personal agency, self-efficacy, and social influences. SCT posits that individuals are motivated to change their behavior by their perceived self-efficacy, or their belief in their ability to perform the desired behavior. Additionally, SCT suggests that social influences, such as observing the behavior of others and receiving social support, can also play a role in behavior change.
Relation to Social Cognitive Theory:
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the theoretical underpinnings of SCT. SCT has been applied to a wide range of health behaviors, including exercise, diet, and smoking cessation.
Relevance to Future Nurse Practitioner Practice:
Nurse practitioners can use SCT to inform their interventions by focusing on building patients’ self-efficacy, providing social support, and using social modeling techniques.
Family Systems Theory
Citation:
Walsh, F. (2018). The family systems approach. In J. S. Turner (Ed.), Encyclopedia of social work (Vol. 3, pp. 1-6). Oxford University Press.
Summary:
This article provides an overview of family systems theory, a theory that emphasizes the interconnectedness of family members and the ways in which family dynamics can affect individual behavior. Family systems theory suggests that problems are often best understood in the context of the family system, and that interventions should focus on addressing family dynamics rather than simply on the
