Facilitating dietary change: The patient-centered counseling model

Authors
Rosal, MC Ebbeling, CB Lofgren, I Ockene, JK Ockene, IS Hebert, JR
Citation
Mc. Rosal et al., Facilitating dietary change: The patient-centered counseling model, J AM DIET A, 101(3), 2001, pp. 332
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Food Science/Nutrition","Endocrynology, Metabolism & Nutrition
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
ISSN journal
00028223 → ACNP
Volume
101
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-8223(200103)101:3<332:FDCTPC>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
Recent data indicate that the patient-centered counseling model enhances lo ng-term dietary adherence. This model facilitates change by assessing patie nt needs and subsequently tailoring the intervention to the patient's stage in the process of change, personal goals, and unique challenges. This arti cle describes this model, including its theoretical foundations, a 4-step c ounseling process, and applications. This behavioral counseling model can h elp nutrition professionals enhance patient adherence to nutrition care pla ns and dietary guidelines.