Health Coaching in Low Income, Underserved Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Author

Liane Tongol, University of the PacificFollow

Date of Award

4-1-2019

Document Type

Capstone

Degree Name

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Department

Physician Assistant Education

First Advisor

Mark Christiansen

Abstract

Implementation of health care coaching into a treatment plan for T2DM low income/underserved patients may address barriers to managing their overall care (i.e. sociocultural factors, financial inaccessibility). Health care coaches are individuals who are involved in the chronic disease management of a patient that function as a source of support and to keep patients accountable for their decisions in overall management of their chronic disease. They play a vital role in empowering patients to take control of their health through education by establishing goals and helping patients navigate their current lifestyle in order to reach these goals.

Recommended Citation

Tongol, Liane, "Health Coaching in Low Income, Underserved Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2" (2019). Physician Assistant Capstones. 41.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pa-capstones/41