A Pilot Program Measuring Effectiveness of Health Coaching Interventions

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Individual meeting - the first and last meeting are individual meetings with the clinic nurse. in the meetings we will take measurements of weight, height and blood pressure. data collection, pre-study questionnaires and initial coaching session (the first session may be divided into two sessions). ...

Individual meeting - the first and last meeting are individual meetings with the clinic nurse. in the meetings we will take measurements of weight, height and blood pressure. data collection, pre-study questionnaires and initial coaching session (the first session may be divided into two sessions). at the first meeting, the nurse will check the participant's suitability for the study. Six group meetings will take place and will include: up-to-date knowledge on nutrition (by a dietitian), exercise (by a physiotherapist) and coping skills for stress (by a psychologist). additionally the meetings will also include coaching tools which the participants will practice during the session. The multidisciplinary team has been trained in coaching tools to evaluate in group settings. In the last individual meeting, participants will be asked to fill out post study questionnaires measurements will be taken (weight and blood pressure) and a final coaching meeting with the nurse.

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