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A 6 page research paper that addresses the topic of using health belief model (HBM) as the theoretical foundation for a health education intervention that addresses noncompliance among congestive heart failure patients. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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listed below. Citation styles constantly change, and these examples may not contain the most recent updates. Health Education Intervention for Noncompliant CHF
Patients Research Compiled By - August, 2012 properly! Noncompliance in regards to
taking prescribed medications is a common phenomenon among patients. It has been estimated that roughly 10 percent of all hospital admissions are due to patient noncompliance (Blackwell, et al, 2011).
For patients suffering from congestive heart failure (CHF) noncompliance can lead to innumerable problems and an increase in symptoms, such as episodes of chest pain. Therefore, it is imperative that
practitioners address the issue of noncompliance among CHF patients with effective health education intervention, which will enable patients to understand the importance of adhering to their prescribed care regimens, taking
all medications as directed and following guidelines pertaining to exercise and diet. The following examination of literature shows that the health belief model (HBM) provides a practical and effective theoretical
foundation for developing a health education intervention designed to achieve this purpose with CHF patients. First of all, the problem of CHF patient noncompliance is examined and then, the applicability
of the HBM to health intervention designed to address noncompliance in CHF patients is analyzed. Noncompliance among CHF patients CHF patients are challenged by debilitating symptoms, such as "fatigue,
shortness of breath, and exercise intolerance" (Smeulders, et al, 2009, p. 609). To meet these challenges, it is imperative that these patients adhere to recommendations concerning dietary sodium and fluid
restriction, stay physical active and take prescribed medications as directed (Smeulders, et al, 2009). However, noncompliance with these regimens is a common phenomenon. A study conducted by Blackwell, et
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