Using behavioral science theory to enhance public health nursing

• Published in: Public health Nursing Vol. 37; no. 6; pp. 895 - 899
• Main Authors: Sleet, David A., Dellinger, Ann M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.11.2020
• Subjects: Aged; Behavior; Behavioral Sciences; Falls; Health Behavior; Humans; injury; Morbidity; Nurses; Nursing; Nursing Theory; older adult falls; Older people; Public health; Public Health Nursing; stages of change; theory; stages of change; injury; behavior; older adult falls; theory

The application of behavioral science theory is instrumental in advancing nursing research and practice. Nurses can benefit from a thorough understanding of theoretical perspectives related to health behavior change. Behavioral science theory can provide a conceptual context for understanding patien...