"Buy-in" An Undervalued Factor

Apply It! center dot Each client a health professional comes across fits into the Health Belief Model and Biopsychosocial model in their own specific way at that period in time; it is vital to identify and address potential barriers as soon as possible to optimize outcomes. center dot Educating your client on the "why" can address each of the six constructs of the Health Belief Model and, therefore, may be the best strategy to begin to elicit behavioral change. center dot The goal from the beginning of each client interaction should be to build rapport; this will be the basis on which any strategy used for behavioral change depends. To do so, connect, engage, and follow-through. center dot Building culture is a long-term goal of the overall workplace; be exemplary, intentional, and consistent in your behaviors.