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Health Behaviour Modification

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Health Behaviour Modification

Health behavior modification is a significant part of disease management and the

incorporation of treatment plans by patients. Nurses rely on their ability to influence changed

behavior in the patients, as an essential in incorporating some of the treatment approaches, as

they require maximum patient input and change in their way of approaching the problem

(Sheeran et al., 2016). For a nurse, being able to facilitate the treatment process, it is highly

paramount that they can modify the patient's health behavior and possibly change it altogether.

Video analysis and rationale

From the video by Jeni Cross, there are several significant aspects discussed in relation to

change. The analysis that first stands out is the assertion that education does not change

behavior. This logic is based upon the concept that common sense is not an applicable concept

for all involved persons. Education has always been the first go-to, with recommendations

showing that it is one of the most effective ways of preventing future infection or influencing

disease self-management (Paterick et al., 2017). This concept contradicts Jeni's assertion but

agrees with her overall analysis. Following her study, people are more likely to respond to

information that gives them a clear picture of what they are losing. So education does work, but

not in the essential information nature. It works on the patient by informing them of the

consequences they're likely to experience due to their habits or behaviors. Seeing a pictorial

representation of the impact of not being keen on treatment will likely change their behavior.

Other assertions in the video, such as the changing of attitudes to change behavior, are

accurate in terms of the ability of a decision to be made based on the things other people have

done (Jhangiani et al., 2014). For instance, a patient with CVS is likely to be more susceptible to

the treatment plan if there is evidence to show that other patients have willingly undergone the
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same process. While patients trust their nurses, they are more trusting towards the evidence-

based approach. This approach gives Advanced practice nurses a better advantage at modifying

patient behavior as they have access to evidence-based solutions. Also, patient motivation to take

action is critical (Sheeran et al., 2016). A nurse has to find the things that most matter to a patient

and use that as a motivation factor towards behavior modification. The values that a patient

stands for will very much affect their decision-making process towards incorporating any

proposed meal plans (Paterick et al., 2017). Knowing one's patient thus goes a long way towards

better treatment.

Encouraging behavior modification for a CVS patient

CVS is a severe condition and requires keen attention by the patient regarding the

treatment plan and disease management. The first approach I would use is to review the literature

and other medical practices to figure out the most excellent motivator for the patients and the

best strategy that has been used to deal with this condition before (Venkatesan et al., 2019). This

strategy would help in determining the best course of action for the patient. According to the

treatment plan, the next approach would include patient education using pictorial and imagery

presentations that show the benefits of practicing disease self-management. This plan would

involve patient education where the impacts and effects of the disease and related complications

are made bare to the patient, using an illustrative approach that showcases the treatment plan's

positive impact. This approach aims to create a good norm for the patient to be influenced to

follow.

Conclusion

Patients react in various ways based on the treatment plans at hand. While it is a nurse's

job to educate the patient, knowing the level of education and the approach to use is more
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significant. As a result, a person's access to information is more dependent on their application

and use for that information. Being able to educate the patient, in line with their areas of

motivation, is essential. The widespread use of education, knowledge, and proposed courses of

action depends on the patient and not the nurses' ability to deliver. Health behavioral

modification has to, therefore, be patient-centric.

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References

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