Scalable and successful patient portal lifestyle coaching training for primary care clinical staff.

ABSTRACT: Maintaining a healthy weight postintentional weight loss is crucial for preventing chronic health conditions, yet many regain weight postintervention. Electronic health record (EHR) portals offer a promising avenue for weight management interventions, leveraging patient-primary care relationships. Our previous research demonstrated that coaching alongside self-monitoring improves weight maintenance compared to monitoring alone. Integrating weight management into routine clinical practice by training existing staff could enhance scalability and sustainability. However, challenges such as inconsistent staff qualifications and high coach turnover rates could affect intervention effectiveness. Standardizing services, training, and coaching continuity seem crucial for success. To report on deve

SUBMITTER: Cedillo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11568843 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature