Breathing Exercises for Asthma : Evidence and Practice

How do patients take up newpractices? No single theory dominates research or practice inhealth education Three theories predominate• Health Belief Model• Bandura‟s Social Learning Theory• Ajzen and Fishbein‟s Theory of Reasoned Action These models presume that people are able andwilling to change their health behaviours if givensufficient information, appropriate role models,incentives and support1. Bandura et al. 19902. Glanz, Lewis et al. Health Behaviour and Health Ed 19903. Eagar, Garrett et al. Health Planning Aust Perspectives 20014. Horne and Weinemn Psychol Health. 2002;17:17–32.