Activity 6
Adjusting an action plan based on the patient's state of change is critical. Understanding and applying the appropriate strategy for each state of change is key to effective patient care.
For this self-paced activity, you'll prepare a 250 - 750 words piece of writing that includes the following:
Write a summary of the appropriate motivational strategies for each stage of change.
Create an action plan for a hypothetical patient in the pre-contemplation phase, with the aim of guiding them through all the stages of change, including recurrence.
After you've completed these tasks, reflect on the following points:
How comprehensive and practical are the motivational strategies for each stage of change?
How effectively does your action plan for the hypothetical pre-contemplation patient guide them through all the stages of change, including recurrence?
This reflection will help you understand the potential effectiveness of your strategies and identify areas for improvement.