Citation: Davies F, Wood F, Bullock A, Wallace C, Edwards A. Training in health coaching skills for health professionals who work with people with progressive neurological conditions: A realist evaluation. Health Expect. 2020;23:919–933. https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.13071 Abstract Background: Supporting people to self-manage their long-term conditions is a UK policy priority. Health coaching is one approach health professionals […]
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A randomized trial of a theory-driven model of health coaching for older adults: short-term and sustained outcomes
Citation: Potempa, K., Calarco, M., Flaherty-Robb, M. et al. A randomized trial of a theory-driven model of health coaching for older adults: short-term and sustained outcomes. BMC Prim. Care 24, 205 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-023-02162-x Abstract BackgroundHealthy Lifetime, a theoretically driven, personalized health coaching program delivered electronically, including face-to-face videoconferencing, was developed to intervene in early aging […]
The emerging field of wellbeing and health coaching psychology
“One for all, all for one” – From lifestyle medicine, health coaching, positive and coaching psychology to the emerging field of wellbeing and health coaching psychology Stephen Palmer & Joanna Sułkowska Abstract This paper introduces Lifestyle Medicine as an effective approach for the prevention and treatment of a range of non-communicable diseases. It concludes that […]
Health Coaching: a Developing Field within Health Education
Citation: Palmer, S. (2004). Health Coaching: a Developing Field within Health Education. Health Education Journal, 63(2), 189-191. https://doi.org/10.1177/001789690406300208 The health promotion and health education literature has references to health counselling.Yet, beyond the field of health, coaching has become a popular method to enhance and facilitate individual and group performance in business, sports, and personal areas […]
Health coaching to facilitate the promotion of healthy behaviour and achievement of health-related goals
Citation: Palmer, S., Tubbs, I. and Whybrow, W. (2003). Health coaching to facilitate the promotion of healthy behaviour and achievement of health-related goals. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education, 41, 3, 91-93. Abstract Coaching has become acceptable to both business and individuals to help improve performance, manage stress and achieve work and personal goals. […]