Delivery of Health Coaching by Medical Assistants in Primary Care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health coaching is potentially a practical method to assist patients in achieving and maintaining healthy lifestyles. In health coaching, the coach partners with the patient, helping patients discover their own strengths, challenges, and solutions.

Methods

Two medical assistants were provided with brief training. The 12-week program consisted of telephone coaching with in-person visits at the beginning and end of the program. Coaching targeted improvements in diet, physical activity, and/or sleep habits using a self-care planning form.

Results

A total of 82 subjects enrolled in the program, 72% completed 8 weeks and 49% completed 12 weeks. Subjects who completed assessments at 12 weeks had significant weight loss despite the fact that weight loss was not a

SUBMITTER: Djuric Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5634140 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature