Facilitated Health Coaching Research
Foundational Research
The lab-based research on adult behavior change research evolved from a foundational project called the Health Coach Study. Participants in the original study were provided with a Sensewear monitor to use for 8 weeks and were guided on how to use the monitor to help with physical activity, diet, or weight control efforts. Participants were able to choose whether they wanted to receive in-person coaching or online coaching. Results revealed significant improvements in both conditions and no major differences between groups. This study is published in Health Promotion Practice. Click on the associated tab (History of the "Health Coach" Study) to learn more about the various projects we have conducted and summaries of insights from this work.
The lab-based research on adult behavior change research evolved from a foundational project called the Health Coach Study. Participants in the original study were provided with a Sensewear monitor to use for 8 weeks and were guided on how to use the monitor to help with physical activity, diet, or weight control efforts. Participants were able to choose whether they wanted to receive in-person coaching or online coaching. Results revealed significant improvements in both conditions and no major differences between groups. This study is published in Health Promotion Practice. Click on the associated tab (History of the "Health Coach" Study) to learn more about the various projects we have conducted and summaries of insights from this work.
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Development of the 'MI Practicum' Platform
We have established a supervised practicum course on principles of motivational interviewing (MI) that provides students with content knowledge and practical experience in using motivational interviewing as part of facilitated health coaching applications. Programming was led by 3 Ph.D. students from the department of Kinesiology (Katy DeShaw, Jeni Lansing and Maria Perez). Dissertation research by Katy DeShaw documented the scientific basis of the training model and also led to the development of an online version of the training course through Learn@ISU. Research on the health coaching is coordinated through a separate outreach group called Wellness Works outreach program (Click here for details). |
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History and Foundational Research
The research on facilitated health coaching in the lab was built up over many years with the help of many different students, with contributions beginning in 2010. The projects below show some of the foundational work. Contact Dr. Greg Welk for details on these projects or current work (gwelk@iastate.edu)
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Validity of the Bodymedia Weight Management Software
o Thesis study: Nettie McGuire - Handsaker Bonsante Weight Loss Pilot Project o Thesis study (Clinical Outcomes): Sarah Walsh o Thesis study (Behavioral Outcomes): Katie Paulson o Thesis study(6 month follow up evaluation): Sarah Davis Evaluation of Bodymedia ProConnect Software and Virtual Health Coaching o Thesis study: Molly Webb o Thesis study Erin Nelson Comparison of In-Person and Virtual Health Coaching for Behavior Change o Thesis study Katie Bus Comparative effectiveness of guided weight loss and physical activity monitoring for weight loss Outcome study: Karissa Peyer |
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