Narratives of Integrative Health Coaching

2019 ◽  
pp. 418-437
Author(s):  
Jennifer Lynne Bird ◽  
Eric T. Wanner
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Health Coaching ◽  
Healthy People ◽  
Health Coach ◽  
Integrative Health ◽  
Setting Process ◽  
Health Coaches

Integrative health coaching incorporates vision and values into the goal setting process in order for change to occur. While health coaches frequently work with healthy people who want to make changes in their lives such as finding time to exercise or getting more sleep, this narrative focuses on the role of a health coach when working with physical therapy patients at a hospital. Health coaching, a new addition to the field of health education, provides a missing link in the healing journeys of patients.

Narratives of Integrative Health Coaching

2016 ◽  
pp. 171-190
Author(s):  
Jennifer Lynne Bird ◽  
Eric T. Wanner
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Health Coaching ◽  
Healthy People ◽  
Health Coach ◽  
Integrative Health ◽  
Setting Process ◽  
Health Coaches

Integrative health coaching incorporates vision and values into the goal setting process in order for change to occur. While health coaches frequently work with healthy people who want to make changes in their lives such as finding time to exercise or getting more sleep, this narrative focuses on the role of a health coach when working with physical therapy patients at a hospital. Health coaching, a new addition to the field of health education, provides a missing link in the healing journeys of patients.

Narratives of Health Coaching

2020 ◽  
pp. 73-100
Author(s):  
Jennifer Lynne Bird ◽  
Eric T. Wanner
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Health Coaching ◽  
Healthy People ◽  
Emotional Needs ◽  
Health Coach ◽  
Integrative Health ◽  
Setting Process ◽  
Health Coaches ◽  
Recent Addition

Health coaching, a recent addition to the field of health education, provides a missing link in the healing journeys of patients. Integrative health coaching incorporates vision and values into a person's goal setting process. While health coaches frequently work with healthy people who want to make changes in their lives such as finding time to exercise or getting more sleep, this narrative focuses on a health coach working with the emotional needs of physical therapy patients in a hospital.

Reflections of Health Coaching Narratives

2022 ◽  
pp. 42-64
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Journal Writing ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Health Coaching ◽  
Behavior Changes ◽  
Emotional Needs ◽  
Integrative Health ◽  
Setting Process ◽  
Health Coaches ◽  
Wellness Behavior

This narrative focuses on a health coach collaborating with a physical therapist and working with the emotional needs of physical therapy patients, but anyone looking to improve health can use the strategies presented. Integrative health coaching incorporates vision and values into a person's goal-setting process. Health coaches provide resources such as journal writing to assist the healing journeys of patients as well as strategies for healthy people who want to make wellness behavior changes.

Facilitating Lifestyle Change and Health Coaching

2018 ◽  
pp. 100-113
Author(s):  
Kathy Steele ◽  
Judy L. Wagner
Keyword(s):  
Health Coaching ◽  
Behavior Changes ◽  
Health And Wellness ◽  
Health Coach ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Coaching Strategies ◽  
Optimal Health ◽  
Health Coaches

This chapter focuses on the role of the health coach in supporting individuals in achieving meaningful, lasting behavior changes that promote optimal health and wellbeing throughout the lifespan. Variations in the types and definitions of coaching within the health and wellness industry are discussed, as well as key differences between health coaching and therapy and/or counseling. Key concepts of behavior change are reviewed and how the health coach can utilize powerful, learned techniques that assist individuals in recognizing personal habits that may be preventing them from achieving personal goals. Finally, this chapter discusses current trends in using health coaches in healthcare and offers simple coaching strategies that nurses can be use during every patient interaction.

Health coaching: the role of the practice nurse

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-73
Author(s):  
Catherine Best
Keyword(s):  
Change Management ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Practice Nurse ◽  
Health Coaching ◽  
Management Theory ◽  
Active Listening ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Health Coach ◽  
Strong Position

Health coaching can be used to improve the health of patients. Catherine Best looks at the theory behind health coaching and how the nurse can play a role Health coaching is a concept which focuses on evidence-based clinical interventions, such as motivational interviewing, goal setting, active listening and change management theory, with the aim that patients are supported to self-manage their own health. Health coaching is patient-centred and empowers individuals to make healthcare choices based on what personally matters to them. The practice nurse is in a strong position to utilise their skills, many of which can be attributed to the role of a health coach.

Client Perspectives on Health Coaching: Insight for Improved Program Design

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 591-602
Author(s):  
Amy McQueen ◽  
Molly L. Imming ◽  
Tess Thompson ◽  
Rachel Garg ◽  
Timothy Poor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Health Coaching ◽  
Health Coach ◽  
Directed Content Analysis ◽  
Insurance Type ◽  
Health Coaches ◽  
Life Context ◽  
Medicaid Beneficiaries

Objective: In this paper, we examine client perspectives of health coaching programs and differences by insurance type. Methods: We used descriptive coding and directed content analysis to analyze semi-structured qualitative in-person interviews that assessed preferred health coach qualifications and experience, desirable attributes for coaches, and interest in having a coach. We recruited participants (N = 140 adults: 61 commercial insurance, 79 Medicaid) without consideration of prior health coaching experience. Results: Participants viewed physicians as the experts on health and valued coaches as supporters of behavior-change efforts that could take a patient's life context into account. Empathetic coaches were expected to motivate and hold patients accountable without taking too much time or being too "pushy." Participants preferred some in-person interaction and differed in preferences for program referral and enrollment approaches. Medicaid beneficiaries had less prior exposure to health coaching, more interest in having a coach, and preferred coaches to provide medical education. Conclusions: Irrespective of prior coaching experience or insurance type, participants agreed on many preferred characteristics of coaches and coaching programs. Understanding client preferences and expectations can help refine the role of health coaches, making them more effective and shaping the way they are presented to potential participants to enhance their appeal and use.

scholarly journals Barriers to and Facilitators of Weight Management in Adults Using a Meal Replacement Program That Includes Health Coaching

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 215013271985164
Author(s):  
Hope D. Kleine ◽  
Lacey A. McCormack ◽  
Alyson Drooger ◽  
Jessica R. Meendering
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Health Coaching ◽  
Program Participation ◽  
Health Coach ◽  
Meal Replacement ◽  
Initial Weight Loss ◽  
Social Settings ◽  
Health Coaches

Purpose: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics supports meal replacement (MR) programs as an effective diet-related weight management strategy. While MR programs have been successful promoting initial weight loss, weight regain has been as high as 50% 1 year following MR program participation. The purpose of this article is to identify barriers to and facilitators of weight loss (WL) and weight loss maintenance (WM) among individuals participating in a MR program. Methods: Sixty-one MR program clients participated in focus groups (WL = 29, WM = 32). Barriers and facilitators were discussed until saturation of themes was reached. Focus group transcriptions were coded into themes to identify the barriers to and facilitators of weight management that emerged within each phase. Queries were run to assess frequencies of references to each theme. Results: The primary barriers within the WL phase included program products, physical activity, and social settings. WM phase participants referenced nutrition, lack of health coach knowledge, and physical activity as barriers. Personal benfits, ability to adhere to the program, and family support emerged as leading facilitators for WL phase participants. Personal benefits, health coach support, and physical activity emerged as facilitators by WM phase participants. Conclusions: Health coaches have the unique opportunity to use perceived facilitators to improve participant success, and help participants address their personal barriers in order to progress through successful, long-term weight management. Current health coaching models used in MRP should aim to identify participants’ specific barriers and develop steps to overcome them.

scholarly journals Medically Underserved Community Integrative Health Education And Interprofessional Practice Model With First Year Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, And Occupational Therapy Students

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbra Beck ◽  
Karene Boos ◽  
Elizabeth Bright ◽  
Wendie Leveille ◽  
Amy Vega ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Physician Assistant ◽  
Medically Underserved ◽  
First Year ◽  
Interprofessional Practice ◽  
Integrative Health ◽  
Occupational Therapy Students ◽  
Underserved Community

Abstract Background This study presents a unique combined approach to integrative health education and interprofessional practice in primary care with first-year health science graduate students.Methodology Physician assistant, physical therapy, and occupational therapy students participated in an integrative health interprofessional curriculum and collaborated with Hispanic seniors in a medically underserved community while working on interprofessional teams. Impact on students’ knowledge and attitudes related to integrative health and interprofessional practice are assessed.Results Following exposure to the year-long curriculum, students demonstrated significant improvements in their knowledge of and attitudes towards integrative health and in their attitudes and perceived skills related to interprofessional practice.Conclusions Results suggest that the combined integrative health and interprofessional practice approach in a medically underserved community was successful in positively affecting related knowledge, attitudes, and skills. Further study related to longitudinal results is recommended.

Turning PAGES With Health Coaching and Family Involvement

2019 ◽  
pp. 255-276
Author(s):  
Jennifer Lynne Bird ◽  
Eric T. Wanner
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Health Coaching ◽  
Health Coach ◽  
Missing Link ◽  
Effective Coaching

This narrative provides a foundation for the PAGES family coaching program. PAGES is an acronym for practice patience, accept the present, gather information, encourage, and self-care. Each part of the acronym represents advice that family members of patients in hospitals can implement into their lives. When patients attend group physical therapy classes in a hospital after surgery, it helps to have family members present to offer support during the healing process. However, sometimes when coaching loved ones, family members can get emotionally involved and lose their objectivity. A health coach can provide the missing link of “teaching the teachers” by demonstrating effective coaching practices. The goal of the chapter is to introduce you as the reader to the PAGES program so you will simultaneously learn about a new initiative as well as reflect on ways to apply the information to your own life.

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