Holding a position of the Nurse Diabetes Educator and encountering on daily basis patients who require ongoing clear goal setting along with the motivation to achieve these aims I came to a realization that my professional patient approach derives from the business oriented theory " Goal-setting theory" established by Locke. In 1968 Locke discovered through research that working toward a goal in view promotes motivation and consequently improving performance to achieve it. Furthermore, the more accurate and challenging goals the harder people tend to work towards that goal (1). Although this borrowed theory from business world affects employees' motivation, I can attest to the fact the healthcare world would benefit from this approach while motivating patients in diabetes management. As I go forward to unpack the framework of Locke and Latham's theory, it is worth to point out the five goals setting principles summarizing this approach: clarity, challenge, commitment, feedback, task complexity. …show more content…
Subsequently, the diabetic patients with whom I interact are well familiar with setting goals especially through trying to achieve an individualized to their health condition recommended A1C through adequate physical activity, consistent blood sugar testing, medication adherence, and nutrition management via carbohydrate counting method. Moreover, all those aspects which are crucial in managing diabetes have specific parameters to help in establishing SMART goals; for example, ADA ( American Diabetes Association ) guidelines emphasize exercising which is beneficial should be about 150 minutes a week or 30 minutes 5 days a week. Having this data allows each provider strive in conjunction with the pt towards the clear, measurable, attainable if physical condition allows, time- bound