Trial reportJournal of the American Board of Family Medicine : JABFM
Delivery of Health Coaching by Medical Assistants in Primary Care.
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- Process evaluation of a medical assistant health coaching intervention for type 2 diabetes in diverse primary care settings.Translational behavioral medicine · 2022Trial
- Mapping policies, regulations, and practice supports for medical office assistants in primary care: a scoping review.BMC primary care · 2026Article
- Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching in Occupational Therapy-A Scoping Review.Occupational therapy international · 2026Article
- Design and implementation of electronic health record-based tools to support a weight management program in primary care.JAMIA open · 2024Article
- Exploring the Implementation of Shared Decision-Making Involving Health Coaches for Diabetes and Hypertension Self-Management: Qualitative Study.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
- A Description of Personal Health Information Management Work With a Spotlight on the Practices of Older Adults: Qualitative e-Delphi Study With Professional Organizers.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Article
- New Strategies to Improve the Quality of Life for Normal Aging versus Pathological Aging.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
- User-Centered Development and Patient Acceptability Testing of a Health-Coaching Intervention to Enhance Cancer Survivorship Follow-up in Primary Care.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2022Article
- A qualitative assessment of medical assistant professional aspirations and their alignment with career ladders across three institutions.BMC primary care · 2022Article
- Effectiveness of Short-Term Health Coaching on Diabetes Control and Self-Management Efficacy: A Quasi-Experimental Trial.Frontiers in public health · 2019Article
- Health Literacy Estimation of English and Spanish Language Caregivers.Health literacy research and practice · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundHealth 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.
methodsTwo 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.
resultsA 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 study goal. There also were improvements in diet and physical activity. Subject who completed the study were highly satisfied with the program and felt that health coaching should be available in all family medicine clinics. The main barrier providers voiced was remembering to refer patients. The medical providers indicated high satisfaction with the study and valued having coaching available for their patients.
conclusionsMedical assistants can be trained to assist patients with lifestyle changes that are associated with improved health and weight control.
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