A Practical Guide on Behaviour Change Support for Self-Managing Chronic Disease

This open-access book is a valuable resource for students, professionals, and practitioners interested in supporting effective self-management behaviors in chronic disease. It was developed under the Train4Health project and contains six chapters written by international contributors from different disciplines.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 122 pages
Publication date: 08 March 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive open-access book serves as an invaluable resource for students pursuing health and related professions, as well as practicing professionals seeking to enhance the self-management of chronic diseases, including medication adherence, physical activity, and healthy eating. Crafted under the guidance of the Train4Health project, funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union, the book comprises six chapters authored by esteemed international contributors from diverse disciplines. Chapter one sets the stage by outlining the essential competencies required for delivering effective behavior change support, drawing upon a well-established program of work and associated learning outcomes. The subsequent four chapters delve into the acquisition of these competencies, emphasizing concepts, theories, assessment of self-management behaviors, implementation of change strategies, and person-centered communication, all approached with a practical mindset. The concluding chapter serves as a valuable guide, highlighting supplementary learning resources developed as part of the Train4Health project.

This comprehensive open-access book serves as an invaluable resource for students pursuing health and related professions, as well as practicing professionals seeking to enhance the self-management of chronic diseases, including medication adherence, physical activity, and healthy eating. Crafted under the guidance of the Train4Health project, funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union, the book comprises six chapters authored by esteemed international contributors from diverse disciplines. Chapter one sets the stage by outlining the essential competencies required for delivering effective behavior change support, drawing upon a well-established program of work and associated learning outcomes. The subsequent four chapters delve into the acquisition of these competencies, emphasizing concepts, theories, assessment of self-management behaviors, implementation of change strategies, and person-centered communication, all approached with a practical mindset. The concluding chapter serves as a valuable guide, highlighting supplementary learning resources developed as part of the Train4Health project.

Weight: 238g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031200090
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023