As stated in previous pieces related to echo psychology and armed with a new healthcare framework related to the topic ,coming to terms with the fact that social and health determinants of health need tp be updated particularly post Covid 19 pandemic this small illustration of how the framework can be applied to real Biophycosocial problems using nudges as motivational insight is in itself a nudge
( echopsychology.info .com 2020) The framewrk consists of the self in lifestyle ,the self in community , and the self in environment .This introduction to the framework provides insight for starting a conversation about health and what your own perception of health really is .
To understand the framework its important to understand the definition of terms as well as knowing that the framework is an open one with bi directional daisy chains this type of arrangement serves for the attainment of scientific validity and organization of thought . An example of utilizing a nudge might be as simple as suggesting the use of Acerola as a remedy for a cold or as an alternative to oranges . Why this nudge ? because when scarcity of sources to vitamin C become a problem ,particularly when the objective is in the self and its protection : using a nudge such as Acerola becomes an important factor in immunity to disease .
Acerola are the best source of vitamin C in the planet . It is found in tropical climate such as Puerto Rico and Florida . Acerola are similar to the Cherry and are sour and lip smackjingly delicious. One single Acerola berry contains 80 milligram of vitamin C approximately 133 percent of the daily recommended dose ( Yeager ,2020) . This illustration of applying a nudge in the community may be as simple as providing this commodity , this would be a community nudge in public health especially when resources are scares and immunity strengthening are desired .
The framework in healthcare entitled The Echobiophsycological model will soon be made available in the form of a manual and its introduction to the academic scene will be implemented soon as well , ,post application the existent determinants of health .
References
Echo-Phsycology (2020) retreaved from http://www.echophsychology.info.com
Yeager,S(2020) The Doctors Book of Food Remedies . Prevention Health Books .
