Behavior Change Theories and Planning ModelsThe combination of behavior change theories and planning models is essential in developing an intervention plan for many problems associated with health care. Through these theories and models, health education specialists can research and find the root causes of problems, factors surrounding the health problem, risk factors and develop an action plan. These models not only educate individuals facing health issues but also provide very important data which can then be used for further research. Behavior Change Theories According to the text, theories are “a set of interrelated concepts, definitions, and propositions that present a systematic approach.” vision of events or situations by specifying the relationships between variables in order to explain and predict the events of situations” (p. 100). In short, theories help explain why things are less complex for everyone to understand. The models are often considered to be one and the same theory; however, models can be further defined as “a composite, a mixture of ideas or concepts drawn from a number of theories and used together” (p. 101). The main difference between theories and models is that models combine theories and ideas to further explain those concepts and ideas. It is particularly important to use theories in health education because they “help health education specialists plan, implement, and evaluate programs” (p. 101). Using these theories, health education specialists can show why individuals behave in unhealthy ways, compile the information needed to develop an intervention plan, develop a plan based on the type of individual and the desired outcome, and develop a plan on how to evaluate. ..... middle of document ......The development of theories and models is crucial in the healthcare sector. Finding the right course of action for the growing number of health problems is essential when it comes to prevention and treatment. Using these models, health educators, communities, the country, and even individuals themselves can assess the health issues at hand and develop a plan. The theories and models proposed are just some of the most popular used by healthcare professionals today. Works Cited (2013, April 16). Taranaki Daily News. p. 14.Cottrell, RR, Girvan, JT and McKenzie, JF (2012). Principles and foundations of health promotion and education (5th ed.). San Francisco, California: Benjamin Cummings. ISBN 9780321734952. (2010) Les éditions: CDCYNERGY Centers for Disease ControlRetrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/cdcynergy/editions.html