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Health promotion and allied health professionals: considerations for program design
D Maki1, N F Piland, H L Smith
1Lovelace Health Plan, Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108.
Journal of Allied Health
|August 1, 1988
Summary
Health promotion programs benefit longevity and reduce costs. Allied health professionals must prioritize their own health to effectively guide patients toward healthier lifestyles, as shown in a health maintenance organization study.
Area of Science:
- Health Promotion
- Allied Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Growing interest in health promotion programs from the public and corporations.
- Literature indicates health promotion enhances longevity, life satisfaction, and reduces healthcare costs.
- Allied health professionals play a crucial role in the success of health promotion efforts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the role of allied health professionals in health promotion.
- To demonstrate the importance of personal health behavior change for allied health professionals.
- To evaluate an employee health promotion program for allied health professionals.
Main Methods:
- A study was conducted on an employee health promotion program.
- The study focused on allied health professionals within a health maintenance organization.
- Qualitative and quantitative data likely collected to assess program impact and professional behavior.
Main Results:
- Allied health professionals' personal health behaviors influence their effectiveness in patient health promotion.
- Employee health promotion programs can be tailored for allied health professionals.
- Commitment to personal health changes by professionals is key for patient success.
Conclusions:
- Allied health professionals must model healthy behaviors to effectively promote health in patients.
- Health promotion initiatives require active participation and commitment from healthcare providers.
- Targeted programs for allied health professionals can improve both provider and patient health outcomes.