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Health Coaching in Physical Therapy Practice: A Tool to Support Patient Behavior Change and Improve Rehabilitation Outcomes

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Health coaching is an emerging health care adjunct with evidence supporting its efficacy in rehabilitation and chronic disease management. Integration of health coaching into physical therapy practice may increase patients' quality of life and improve rehabilitation outcomes. This course will introduce the physical therapist to health coaching and how coaching tools can be used to support behavior change and improve patient care.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe health coaching, coaching theories, and application to physical therapy practice

2. Understand how select health coaching tools may be used to support patient behavior change and improve rehabilitation outcomes

Nola Peacock

PT, MPT, DSc

Nola Peacock is the clinical coordinator for lifestyle medicine at St. John’s Health in Jackson, Wyoming. Among her responsibilities are outpatient services, student clinical education, community outreach, program administration, and health and wellness coaching. She earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport science from the University of Utah, her master of physical therapy degree from Chapman University, and doctor of science degree in physical therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Peacock is a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy, and a board-certified health and wellness coach. In addition to her clinical experience, Peacock has teaching experience as a clinical instructor for St. John’s Health, a college instructor for Kaplan University and Central Wyoming College, and a lecturer and lab assistant for the University of Utah. Her service to the profession includes current positions as a member of the APTA Prevention, Health Promotion, and Wellness Council Work Group; member of the Rehab Special Interest Group Steering Committee for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine; and state ambassador for the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Peacock also has served as state advocate for APTA Geriatrics and as a member of the Wyoming State Board of Physical Therapy.

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