Health coaching by telephony to support self-care in chronic diseases: clinical outcomes from The TERVA randomized controlled trial

• Main Authors: Patja Kristiina (Author), Absetz Pilvikki (Author), Auvinen Anssi (Author), Tokola Kari (Author), Kytö Janne (Author), Oksman Erja (Author), Kuronen Risto (Author), Ovaska Timo (Author), Harno Kari (Author), Nenonen Mikko (Author), Wiklund Tom (Author), Kettunen Raimo (Author), Talja Martti (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim was to evaluate the effect of a 12-month individualized health coaching intervention by telephony on clinical outcomes.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>An open-label cluster-randomized parallel groups trial. Pre...