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Health Promotion Model And Nursing Theory

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The nursing theory I chose that frames my topic of the NIH Fire Work weight loss research study offered at the clinic is Nola Pender health promotion model. I chose this specific theory as the major concept is directly linked to the Fire Work weight loss research. This concept is that health promotion is a behavior motivated by the desire to increase well-being and actualize human health potential; it is an approach to wellness (Gonzalo, 2011). The first specific point of this theory that support my practicum project is that it focuses on health promotion and disease prevention making it stand out from other nursing theories (Current Nursing, 2011). This supports my practicum project because a goal of the weight loss research study is to promote
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