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Evaluating the effect of a diabetes health coach in individuals with type 2 diabetes
Investigator (PI): Sherifali, Diana T
Performing Organization (PO): (Current): McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing / (905) 525-9140 Ext. 22407
Supporting Agency (SA): Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Initial Year: 2014
Final Year: 2017
Record Source/Award ID: CIHR/133418
Funding: Total Award Amount: $357,047
2015 Award Amount: $119,174
Award Type: Grant
Abstract: Health coaching is defined as health education, promotion, and support by a professional to enhance the well-being of individuals and support the attainment of health-related goals. However, health coaching has not been tested in the community health care setting for people living with type 2 diabetes. The purpose of this study is to determine whether diabetes health coaching in adults with type 2 diabetes in the community health care setting improves diabetes control, self-care behaviours, and quality of life. The implications of this study may inform health care providers towards a novel strategy to further complement and enhance support services for individuals living with type 2 diabetes.
MeSH Terms:
  • Community Health Services /*organization & administration
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 /*psychology
  • /*therapy
  • Health Education
  • Humans
  • Program Development
  • Quality of Life
  • Self Care
Keywords:
  • community
  • diabetes health coach
  • randomized controlled trial
  • self-management education
  • self-management support
Country: Canada
State: Ontario
Zip Code: L8S 4K1
UI: 20162087
Project Status: Completed