Health coaching for glaucoma care: a pilot study using mixed methods.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adherence to glaucoma medications is essential for successful treatment of the disease but is complex and difficult for many of our patients. Health coaching has been used successfully in the treatment of other chronic diseases. This pilot study explores the use of health coaching for glaucoma care.

Methods

A mixed methods study design was used to assess the health coaching intervention for glaucoma patients. The health coaching intervention consisted of four to six health coaching sessions with a certified health coach via telephone. Quantitative measures included demographic and health information, adherence to glaucoma medications (using the visual analog adherence scale and medication event monitoring system), and an exit survey rating the experience. Qualit

SUBMITTER: Vin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4629983 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature