English publication
Theunissen, N.C.M., Tates, K. (2004). Models
and theories in studies on educating and counseling children about physical
health: a systematic review. Patient Education and Counseling,
55(3), 316-330.
Abstract
The aim of this review is to gain a
comprehensive view on the theories and models referred to in studies on
educating and counseling children about physical health. A computer search
was conducted using PubMed Medline, and Silverplatter Webspirs Psycinfo.
Original studies, reviews, and theoretical papers published between 1992-2003
were included. The review presents the results of the 35 studies in which
the majority of the subjects were between 0 and 12 years of age. A classification
system is proposed that helped grouping the models, and the interrelationship
between this classification and the characteristics of the reviewed studies
is explored. The classification could function as an introductory guide
and help to select appropriate theories and models when defining future
research agenda’s. The results of this review may attribute to the
refinement of the theoretical underpinning of child education and counseling
in physical health.
Keywords
Health; Education; Counseling; Children;
Theory; Models; Review