The transtheoretical model: an approach to behavioral change.

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PURPOSE:
Facilitating change in the behavior of clients to encourage effective and consistent oral self-care behaviors has been a main focus in the delivery of dental hygiene care. The Transtheoretical Model proposes that individuals progress through a series of stages when intentionally changing a behavior. Individuals utilize stage specific processes of change. The level of decisional balance and self-efficacy of an individual impact progression through the stages. This paper reviews the development of the Transtheoretical Model, presents a description of the model, and provides suggested applications for dental hygiene practice.

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Author information

Author/s: Astroth, Deborah Bailey (DB); Cross-Poline, Gail N (GN); Stach, Donna J (DJ); Tilliss, Terri S I (TS); Annan, Sandra D (SD);

Affiliation: University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry, Department of Dental Hygiene, Denver, Colorado, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists' Association (J Dent Hyg), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-; vol 76 (issue 4) : pp 286-95

Dates: Created 2003/02/20; Completed 2003/06/18; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 12592920, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Behavior Therapy - methods
Decision Making
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Models, Psychological

Models, Psychological
Oral Hygiene - psychology
Patient Compliance
Self Care - psychology
Self Efficacy

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