Effect of health nursing plan based on behavior change wheel theory on health literacy of patients with cirrhosis

This study observes the application of behavior change wheel (BCW) theory in the nursing of patients with cirrhosis, aiming to improve the overall benefit level of patients. A total of 50 patients with cirrhosis who received routine nursing from January 2021 to June 2022 were included in the routine group, and 50 patients with cirrhosis who received a nursing mode based on BCW theory from July 2022 to December 2023 were included in the BCW group. Two groups were compared in health literacy [Health Literacy Management Scale (HeLMS)], self-acceptance level [Self-Acceptance Questionnaire (SAQ)], self-care ability [Exercise of Self-care Agency (ESCA)], coping style [Medical Coping Modes Questionnaire (MCMQ)], and compliance [Medication Adherence Report Scale-5 (MARS-5)]. Before the nursing, there was no significant difference in the HeLMS, SAQ, ESCA, MCMQ, and MARS-5 scores between the 2 groups (P > .05). After nursing, the HeLMS, SAQ, ESCA, MCMQ, and MARS-5 scores of both groups were higher than those before nursing, and the BCW group showed a significantly greater increase, with significant differences (P < .05). Health nursing plan based on BCW theory in patients with cirrhosis is beneficial to promote patients' health literacy, enhance self-care ability, and self-acceptance level, correct patients' negative coping styles, and strengthen medication compliance. It is recommended that it be vigorously carried out in the nursing measures for patients with cirrhosis.