Adherence
Group health coaching provides cost-effective access to health behavior change interventions and offers therapeutic benefits such as group support, universality, and increased self-efficacy compared to individual coaching alone.
If you are looking for health coaching, consider a group format. It is often more affordable and provides the added benefit of peer support and accountability. Be prepared to commit to a specific time slot, and ensure you are comfortable sharing in a group setting. Look for programs that use professional coaches and have clear guidelines for confidentiality and respect.
A group approach potentially increases cost-effective access to a larger number of clients and brings the possible additional benefit of group support.
Why this rating
The paper is a review of ongoing programs and proposals, noting that randomized controlled trials are needed; it cites early research but does not present new primary RCT data.
Source
Group Health Coaching: Strengths, Challenges, and Next Steps
Colin Armstrong et al. · Global Advances in Health and Medicine · 2013
DOI 10.7453/gahmj.2013.019
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