The health promotion model was introduced by N. J. Pender, who defined ‘health’ as an everchanging state. Moreover, her definition does not imply merely the absence of disease (Murdaugh, Pender, & Parson, 2018). The author’s health promotion ideas were aimed at improving patient’s well-being. The model suggested that the cognitive, physiological, and mental changes are possible once the health promotion interventions are defined. These interventions are primarily based on changing conduct. Therefore, its strategies can affect every layer of the population.
Pender’s model can influence the physiological condition of the ageing population due to the implementation of new behavioural patterns. For instance, in order to increase a level of physical activity among a group of 70-year-old ladies currently residing at the nursing home and having a sedentary lifestyle, there is a need to foster their self-efficacy. The central interventions would be active morning and evening walks, encouragement from their nurses, and disciplinary control. As a result, physical activity is dependent upon nurses’ supervision. Moreover, their self-efficacy grows due to the discipline they stick to.
Furthermore, as the model allows to create multiple behaviour patterns, it can solve the problem of eating disorders. For example, when a 63-year-old male having overweight issue resorts to the clinic, a nurse should step in specific strategies that would change his eating habits. Consequently, the nurse should create a model of behaviour that would lead the patient to realize the need to change their diet. For instance, explaining the benefits of eating fresh fruits containing glucose would help a client to cut down on sweets. Moreover, introducing physical exercises as a means to lose weight is also beneficial as it can increase his self-efficacy and self-discipline.
Reference
Murdaugh, C., Pender, N., & Parson, M. (2018). Health promotion in nursing practice. Pearson.