This course is Lesson 1 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Lifestyle Modifications for the Diabetic Patient." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Perspectives on Behavior Change
A. Traditional medical model vs. chronic illness medical model

B. Definition of health belief model

C. Impact of diabetes/chronic disease on health beliefs
1. Feelings and coping mechanisms
2. Diabetes grieving process and feelings

D. Individual perceptions that influence self-care

E. Client-centered education
1. Creating a partnership
2. Assessing health beliefs
3. Assessing readiness to change

II. The Stages of Behavior Change and the health care professional’s role

A. Precontemplation

B. Contemplation

C. Preparation

D. Action

E. Maintenance

III. Strategies to assist with goal setting

A. Activities that facilitate behavior change

B. Client-centered goal setting- what the person wants to do

C. Prioritize learning needs with the individual

D. Identification of learning barriers

E. Identification of the person’s stage of behavior change

F. S.M.A.R.T. goals (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-limited)

G. Use of AADE 7 Self-Care Behaviors

H. Personal Action Towards Health (PATH)

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the role of health beliefs in behavior change.
2. Describe each of the stages of behavior change.
3. List 2 strategies to assist with goal setting.