In which stage of the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) has a patient made changes but has done so for less than 6 months?

In the Transtheoretical Model (TTM), the Action stage is characterized by individuals who have recently made significant changes in their behavior, typically within the last six months. During this stage, individuals actively modify their behaviors, experiences, or environment in order to overcome their issues.

This stage reflects a period of demonstration of new behaviors, where the individual is committed to these changes and is working to maintain them. Importantly, the changes are visible and the individual is actively engaged in the process of making these changes permanent.

In contrast, the other stages involve either preparation for change (Preparation), long-term maintenance of change (Maintenance), or a state where the individual feels no temptation to revert to their old behavior (Termination). Understanding these distinctions is crucial for effective behavior change interventions and supporting patients through various stages of change.