The Effects of Health Coaching in a Canadian Workplace: A Mixed-Method Approach

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dc.contributor.advisorRitvo, Paul G.
dc.creatorRandhawa, Arshdeep
dc.date.accessioned2016-09-20T16:32:48Z
dc.date.available2016-09-20T16:32:48Z
dc.date.copyright2015-10-26
dc.date.issued2016-09-20
dc.date.updated2016-09-20T16:32:48Z
dc.degree.disciplineKinesiology & Health Science
dc.degree.levelMaster's
dc.degree.nameMSc - Master of Science
dc.description.abstractHealth coaching is an innovative strategy that integrates goal-oriented partnership between the client and the health coach to promote health behaviour changes, and prevent and manage chronic conditions. This study investigated the effects of six month long smartphone-assisted health coaching trial on self-reported health behaviour outcomes among Canadian employees (n=73). Participants reported general health status, physical activity, perceived stress, depressive distress, life satisfaction and health risks at baseline and completion of the program. Post-intervention interviews were conducted to gain insight into key components of health coaching that are associated with greater behaviour change and program adherence. Analyses revealed a significant increase in general health status (p<0.001). Participants experienced belonging and connectivity in relation to their self-experience, the coach, and the electronic tools. They used comprehensive approaches to individual goal directions in achieving healthier lifestyle. These results have important implications for workplace programs especially with electronic connectivity for health behaviour accountability.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10315/32142
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsAuthor owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.
dc.subjectHealth care management
dc.subject.keywordsWorkplace intervention
dc.subject.keywordsHealth coaching
dc.subject.keywordsSmartphone application
dc.subject.keywordsHealth risks
dc.subject.keywordsHealth behaviour change
dc.subject.keywordsWellness program
dc.subject.keywordsHealthy lifestyle
dc.titleThe Effects of Health Coaching in a Canadian Workplace: A Mixed-Method Approach
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation

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