Dynamics of Lifestyle Counseling for Chronic Diseases Within and Between General Practices and Social Work Services <i>Causal Loop Diagram and Points for Improvement</i>.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A healthy lifestyle can slow the progression of chronic conditions and improve quality of life. Lifestyle counseling in Dutch general practices can be further optimized, among other factors by improving collaboration with social work services. To achieve this, it is important to map out the system of lifestyle counseling within and between general practices and social work services, as well as to identify opportunities for improvement.

Methods

Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 3 general practitioners (GPs) and 6 practice nurses (PNs), as well as 5 group interviews with in total 15 professionals from social work services. Participants were based in the city of Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The interviews were conducted between March and August

SUBMITTER: van Os DE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12812193 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature