Diane E Mahoney1. 1. Family Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner, University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Nursing and Health Studies, Kansas City, Missouri, PhD Student.
Abstract
PROBLEM: Nurses are uniquely positioned to implement behavior change interventions. Yet, nursing interventions have traditionally resulted from nurses problem-solving rather than allowing the patient to self-generate possible solutions for attaining specific health outcomes. PURPOSE: The purpose of this review is to clarify the meaning of possible solutions in behavior change interventions. METHODS: Walker and Avant's method on concept analysis serves as the framework for examination of the possible solutions. CONCLUSION: Possible solutions can be defined as continuous strategies initiated by patients and families to overcome existing health problems. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: As nurses engage in behavior change interventions, supporting patients and families in problem-solving will optimize health outcomes and transform clinical practice.
PROBLEM: Nurses are uniquely positioned to implement behavior change interventions. Yet, nursing interventions have traditionally resulted from nurses problem-solving rather than allowing the patient to self-generate possible solutions for attaining specific health outcomes. PURPOSE: The purpose of this review is to clarify the meaning of possible solutions in behavior change interventions. METHODS: Walker and Avant's method on concept analysis serves as the framework for examination of the possible solutions. CONCLUSION: Possible solutions can be defined as continuous strategies initiated by patients and families to overcome existing health problems. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: As nurses engage in behavior change interventions, supporting patients and families in problem-solving will optimize health outcomes and transform clinical practice.