Pender Health Promotion Model
Cattaleeya Chantaros
Florida Southern College
School of Nursing
Health Promotion Model Nola J Pender purposed the health promotion model in 1982. It defines health as a positive dynamic state which is not an absence of the disease. Nonetheless, it focuses on increasing a level of wellbeing (Pender, 2011). Pender explained that health promotion is the model that help people change their lifestyles to move toward a state of ideal health. The model focuses on the following three areas: individual characteristics and experiences, behavior-specific cognitions, and behavioral outcomes (Pender, 2011). Health promoting behaviors should result in improved health, enhanced the functional ability and better quality of life at all stages of development. The final behavioral demand is also influenced by the immediate competing demand and preferences, which can derail intended health-promoting actions.
Key Concepts of Theory Specifically applied to topic of interest
Heart failure reduces the physical and mental health of patients significantly, resulting in a noticeably lessened quality of life. To apply the health promotion model to the heart failure patients, health care professionals must assess each in all aspects and combine evidence-based guidelines and nursing theory to …show more content…
The model was developed to measure the scopes of the health promotion behavior including health responsibilities, exercise, nutrition and stress management. It is highly applicable in the community health setting. The model’s scope is narrow with limited concepts that can be applied easily in practice and research. It focuses on behavioral lifestyle modifications that improve health. The model promotes the independent practice of the nursing profession being the primary source of health promoting interventions and
Cattaleeya Chantaros
Florida Southern College
School of Nursing
Health Promotion Model Nola J Pender purposed the health promotion model in 1982. It defines health as a positive dynamic state which is not an absence of the disease. Nonetheless, it focuses on increasing a level of wellbeing (Pender, 2011). Pender explained that health promotion is the model that help people change their lifestyles to move toward a state of ideal health. The model focuses on the following three areas: individual characteristics and experiences, behavior-specific cognitions, and behavioral outcomes (Pender, 2011). Health promoting behaviors should result in improved health, enhanced the functional ability and better quality of life at all stages of development. The final behavioral demand is also influenced by the immediate competing demand and preferences, which can derail intended health-promoting actions.
Key Concepts of Theory Specifically applied to topic of interest
Heart failure reduces the physical and mental health of patients significantly, resulting in a noticeably lessened quality of life. To apply the health promotion model to the heart failure patients, health care professionals must assess each in all aspects and combine evidence-based guidelines and nursing theory to …show more content…
The model was developed to measure the scopes of the health promotion behavior including health responsibilities, exercise, nutrition and stress management. It is highly applicable in the community health setting. The model’s scope is narrow with limited concepts that can be applied easily in practice and research. It focuses on behavioral lifestyle modifications that improve health. The model promotes the independent practice of the nursing profession being the primary source of health promoting interventions and