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The Interaction Model of Client Health Behavior: a model for advanced practice nurses
Susan K Mathews1, Janet Secrest, Lisa Muirhead
1School of Nursing, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37401, USA.
Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|September 13, 2008
Summary
The Interaction Model of Client Health Behavior (IMCHB) provides a nursing framework for nurse practitioners (NPs) in medical settings. This model emphasizes client uniqueness and NP-client interaction to improve health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Health Behavior Models
Background:
- Nurse practitioners (NPs) often practice in interdisciplinary medical settings.
- The need for distinct nursing models to guide NP practice is recognized.
Observation:
- Cox's Interaction Model of Client Health Behavior (IMCHB) is a relevant nursing framework.
- Research articles and writings on the NP movement and nursing practice models were reviewed.
Findings:
- The IMCHB offers a structured approach for NPs.
- It addresses the blurred boundaries between medical and nursing practice.
Implications:
- The IMCHB can guide NPs in diverse practice environments.
- Focusing on client uniqueness and NP-client interaction promotes positive health outcomes.
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