Analysis of the explanatory model of health promotion and QOL in chronic disabling conditions.

Until recently, persons with disabling conditions have not had adequate attention paid to their health promotion and disease prevention needs. This lack has resulted in a scarcity of relevant data on which to base effective healthcare practices. The Explanatory Model of Health Promotion and QOL in Chronic Disabling Conditions, by Stuifbergen and colleagues, is the result of years of research investigating the health-related needs and perspectives of the disabled population. This article explicates the model by reviewing its constituent origins and meanings. The model also is analyzed critically for logical adequacy, usefulness, generalizability, parsimony, and testability. Finally, the model is proposed as a sound framework to guide nursing practice and research.