Empowerment for adults with chronic mental health problems and obesity.

H I Ekpe

Journal: Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) 2002;15(39):37-42

PMID: 12206087

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Abstract

Obesity is a major health risk and a common problem among people with mental health problems. This article examines the role of empowerment within a health promotion framework for overweight and obese adults with chronic mental health problems. Behaviour change, while a valid strategy for health promotion, might not achieve the desired health gain. On the other hand, an empowered individual or community is able to bring about positive and permanent change by mobilising the necessary resources to achieve health.

Address: Behaviour Modification and Rehabilitation Unit, West London Mental Health NHS Trust, Middlesex. [email protected]

DOI: 10.7748/ns2001.06.15.39.37.c3042

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MeSH Terms: Adult, Chronic Disease, Community Participation, Goals, Health Promotion, Humans, Internal-External Control, Life Style, Mental Disorders, Models, Psychological, Morale, Nurse-Patient Relations, Obesity, Patient Participation, Power, Psychological, Self Care, Self Efficacy