Most of what we do in functional medicine revolves around some type of behavioral change. Patients struggle with adopting these positive changes in diet, movement, and mindfulness. Instead of labelling patients as ‘noncompliant’, what if clinicians could meet patients where they are and help them through the process? The Transtheoretical Model was developed to help understand behavior and can be used in practice to promote compliance.

In today’s episode, we discuss the stages of behavior change and offer useful tips on how to approach coaching and educating patients.

 

Today on The Lab Report:

• 2:00 The Transtheoretical Model
• 5:10 Precontemplation and recognition
• 9:40 Contemplation and acceptance
• 12:10 Preparation and planning
• 14:30 Action and health coaching
• 16:45 Maintenance and new behavior
• 17:30 Question of the Day:
  • What are the critiques of the Transtheoretical Model?

 

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