The distinguishing characteristics of the definitions of health promotion and health education are here examined. Two different planning frameworks, the PRECEDE-PROCEDE and the HELPSAM models are introduced. Solutions can be directed in two major directions are discussed: individual changes and organizational changes. It is therefore, important for specialists to have an in-depth knowledge of t...

Pender's health promotion model (HPM) has been revised, including substantial changes in its structure. The purpose of this study was to compare the fit and predictive usefulness of the original and revised structures of the HPM as applied to the use of hearing protection devices by 703 construction workers. Structural equation modeling was used to evaluate the two alternative forms of the mode...

Canada has built a strong health care system, and has achieved for its people a level of health of which we are all proud. We want to continue in this tradition. While it is true that the prospects for health of the average Canadian have improved over recent decades, there nevertheless remain three major challenges which are not being adequately addressed by current health policies and practices:

user financial incentives (ufis) have emerged as a powerful tool for health promotion. strong evidence suggests that large enough incentives paid to individuals, conditional on behaviour they can control, encourages more of the desired behaviour. however, such interventions can have unintended consequences for non-targeted behaviours. implementation difficulties that result in individuals not u...

A model linking health promotion, health education and patient education is presented. Claims to health education being distinguishable from patient education on the basis of setting and working with well, as opposed to sick, individuals are disputed. Many health education encounters create the role of proto-patient for the individual receiving care. A further distinction is made between patien...