Engage in the Process of Change: Facts and Methods

Hanne Tønnesen (Editor), JO Phrochaska, Shu-Ti Chiou, Torben V Schroeder, Mogens Lytken Larsen, Arne Høst, Larry M Gentilello, EMS Damsgaard, Claudia D. Spies, H Berger, Oliver Groene, JG Clark, S Trychin, Sally Fawkes, KCB Kildedal, Thor Bern Jensen

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    Abstract

    This textbook advocates patients’ empowerment for improving health outcomes and health system performance. It emphasizes the important implications of improving communication between patient and health professionals and the adherence to treatment regimens.
    Based on research including theories of Stages of Change and Decision Balance, and by incorporating examples from daily clinical practice, this document sets out the guiding principles to support health professionals in better understanding and empowering patients to change lifestyle and behaviour. These principles describe a general approach to patients’ empowerment, consisting of three main tools: the LINE, the BOX and the CIRCLE.
    It specifically addresses the major risk factors such as smoking, diet, alcohol consumption and physical activity by putting the focus of action upstream to the causes of these types of lifestyle and behaviour. It is built on accumulating evidence, which shows that tailoring interventions to the characteristics of the target audience is key for success.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationCopenhagen
    PublisherWHO Regional Office for Europe
    Number of pages70
    ISBN (Print)978-87-994329-0-5
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

    Subject classification (UKÄ)

    • Social Sciences
    • Medical and Health Sciences

    Free keywords

    • PUBLIC HEALTH, HEALTH PROMOTION, EUROPE

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