Are there any other Models of Change besides the Transtheoretical Model that may apply better or be more effective for other people?

Luke Newman

            In class we discussed the Transtheoretical model of change to assess where a patient is on a model in terms of making a change in their lives.  We discussed in class a person quitting smoking and how we could assess where they are on the Transtheoretical model.  Another model for determining health behavior of a person is the Theory of Planned Behavior.  The Theory of Planned Behavior suggests that health behavior can be framed and analyzed in terms of rational planning.  It incorporates social pressures as well as the patient’s belief about how others view their current situation.  It is similar to the Transtheoretical model but it puts more emphasis on how others view them.  This can be problematic I think because we discussed how important that others change for themselves, not for an external motivating force.

Freeman. "Models of Health and Illness Behavior." UK COP. United States, Lexington, KY. 04 Feb. 2013. Lecture.