Prochaska's Stages of Change Model

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This paper explains that the Prochaska's 'stages of change model'
demonstrates that some behaviors are entrenched and therefore require a great deal more action, thought and support than others. The writer describes the model's six stages of change and then relates the application of Prochaska 'stages of change model' to the nurse practitioner's primary caregiver role as a useful agent of information and change for patients. The writer then presents a case in which she used this nursing model.

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"Nursing theory is also applicable in this endeavor because the types of changes that are associated with nursing diagnoses, that have been utilized by me as a professional nurse, prior to becoming an NP are compatible with the concepts of slow, positive progressive change. Being an agent of information and resource and referral for real sustainable change in the lives of patients is an overarching goal of immediate and long term nursing diagnoses goals. Being the first line of information is a crucial role of the nurse."

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