Assessing a Person's Stage for Change in Physical Activity

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A person wanting to make a change in their life often progresses through distinct stages before making the change. Recognition of a person's stage can help the health care provider make appropriate interventions to further the process. These stages can be identified in a person wanting to change from a physically inactive lifestyle.

Stages of behavioral change (Transtheoretical Model):

(1) precontemplation

(2) contemplation

(3) preparation

(4) action

(5) maintenance.

Stage	Status
precontemplation	not exercising regularly and not intending to do so in the next 6 months
contemplation	not exercising regularly but intend to start exercising regularly within the next 6 months
preparation	not exercising regularly but intend to start exercising regularly within the next 30 days
action	now exercising regularly but period is < 6 months
maintenance	exercising regularly for >= 6 months

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Assessing a Person's Stage for Change in Physical Activity

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