As part of an evaluation of a health promotion program, what is a common participant outcome measure?

As a nurse consultant developing health promotion activities for elderly patients in an assisted living facility, it would be important to focus on activities that enhance their self-care ability and increase their activity levels.

This can help improve their overall health and well-being.

Choice A, increasing their access to the internet, may be helpful in providing them with information and resources, but it does not directly address their physical health needs.

Choice B, focusing on individual accomplishments, may provide a sense of achievement and motivation, but it does not necessarily address their physical health needs.

Choice D, focusing on peer interaction, may provide social support and engagement, but it does not directly address their physical health needs.

A patient’s self-efficacy can be improved by praising and providing positive feedback.

Self-efficacy is described as a cognitive process where individuals learn new behaviors that affect their ability to improve future events.

Promoting self-efficacy can improve outcomes and quality of life for patients.

Choice A is not the answer because explaining barriers to the patient may not necessarily improve their self-efficacy.

Choice B is not the answer because pointing out incorrect behaviors may not necessarily improve their self-efficacy.

Choice D is not the answer because providing facts about disease and health behavior may not necessarily improve their self-efficacy.