Abstract
Intrapersonal variation in goal setting and achievement in health coaching: cross-sectional retrospective analysis
Highlights
The authors’ rationales for selecting this topic are the costly and preventable chronic health problems that plague the United States including obesity
Dr Wallace and her colleagues (2017) have provided appropriate direction and support in their efforts to develop the understanding of how successful administration of a health coaching initiative among a diverse population must be adaptable to gender and age variables and personal preference
This study revealed that women were more likely than men to choose online interactions and engage in face-toface Tele-Health Coaching sessions, whereas men were more likely to choose telephone and texting Tele-Health Coaching
Summary
The authors’ rationales for selecting this topic are the costly and preventable chronic health problems that plague the United States including obesity. The authors build a strong case for personalizing the online e-health and mobile health coaching experience to each individual for optimal health outcomes and cost savings. “Health information technologies are a critical component of our healthcare system, and often relevant to value-based care” The key findings in this study support online health coaching, m-Health Smartphone apps for behavior change, activity trackers and wearable as a significantly effective strategy to achieving value and cost savings in healthcare. The evidence from this research supports the use of Tele-Health Coaching for improved nutrition and fitness, tobacco cessation, weight loss and weight management, and for reducing health risks including but not limited to decreases in blood pressure, lipids, blood glucose, weight, body mass index (BMI), cholesterol, and or diabetes
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