Self-Management Goal Setting Flashcards
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Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) is a patient in when they are actively practicing a new self-management behavior for less than six months?
Answer: Action
The Action stage is defined as actively practicing a new behavior for fewer than six months.
A care manager notices that a patient's self-management goal conflicts with their cultural or religious beliefs. The BEST response is to:
Answer: Collaborate with the patient to adapt the goal to align with their values
Culturally sensitive goal-setting respects patient values and increases adherence by making goals personally meaningful.
A patient in the pre-contemplation stage of change is LEAST likely to benefit from which intervention?
Answer: Setting detailed SMART action plans for behavior change
Action planning is premature for patients who are not yet considering change; it may increase resistance rather than engagement.
Which self-management support approach BEST prevents goal fatigue in patients managing multiple chronic conditions?
Answer: Prioritizing and focusing on one or two goals most meaningful to the patient
Limiting focus to one or two high-priority, personally meaningful goals prevents overwhelm and maintains engagement over time.
A patient says, 'I know I should take my medication, but I always forget.' What is the MOST appropriate care manager response?
Answer: Collaborate with the patient to identify a specific reminder strategy
Collaboratively developing a practical reminder strategy addresses the identified barrier and empowers the patient to solve the problem.
In self-management goal setting, what is the PURPOSE of a follow-up call scheduled one to two weeks after goal creation?
Answer: To review progress, troubleshoot barriers, and reinforce self-efficacy
Short-cycle follow-up allows the care manager to reinforce success, identify barriers early, and adjust the action plan before problems escalate.
Which of the following BEST describes shared decision-making in the context of self-management goal setting?
Answer: The patient and provider exchange information and reach mutually agreed-upon goals
Shared decision-making combines clinical expertise with patient values and preferences to establish goals both parties are committed to.