Adherence
Health and wellness coaching is an effective behavioral intervention for improving health behaviors and outcomes when defined as a patient-centered process involving self-determined goals, self-discovery, and accountability, delivered by trained professionals.
To use health coaching effectively, ensure the process is patient-centered, meaning you set your own goals and the coach helps you discover solutions rather than just giving you a list of instructions. Look for a coach who fosters accountability and self-discovery, not just one who provides educational content. This approach is particularly useful for managing chronic conditions like diabetes or obesity.
this systematic review observes an emerging consensus in what is referred to as health and wellness coaching; namely, a patient-centered process that is based upon behavior change theory and is delivered by health professionals with diverse backgrounds. The actual coaching process entails goal-setting determined by the patient, encourages self-discovery in addition to content education, and incorporates mechanisms for developing accountability in health behaviors.
Why this rating
Based on a systematic review of 284 articles, including 76% empirical studies, providing strong descriptive consensus, though lacking a single pooled meta-analysis of efficacy.
Source
A Systematic Review of the Literature on Health and Wellness Coaching: Defining a Key Behavioral Intervention in Healthcare
Ruth Q. Wolever et al. · Global Advances in Health and Medicine · 2013
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