EVALUATION OF THE INTERACTION-MODEL OF CLIENT HEALTH BEHAVIOR THROUGHTHE 1ST DECADE OF RESEARCH

The Interaction Model of Client Health Behavior was proposed in 1982 a s a prescriptive nursing framework. The model is grounded in multidisc iplinary perspectives, and early research suggests that the model may be useful for research and practice. The elements of client singularit y and health outcomes have been the primary focus of research during t he past decade. Statistical analyses have been exploratory. This artic le concludes that the model is ready for hypothesis testing with more rigorous statistical procedures, more diversity in samples, and more c omprehensive use of the model, including the elements of client-profes sional interaction.