Lifestyle Medicine Education in Health Professionals Curricula: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Underlying NCDs are modifiable risk factors, which may be targeted through Lifestyle Medicine (LM). LM is an evidence-based and clinical discipline that supports healthy lifestyle habits. Much of LM integration in practice is rooted in the education afforded within health professional's curricula. The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of LM educational interventions within health professional's curricula on knowledge, competence, self-efficacy/confidence and skills. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted with data analyzed using descriptive statistics and a Random Effect Meta-analysis. A total of 14 studies were included. Interventions centered around substance use, nutrition

SUBMITTER: Ibrahim S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12313616 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature