Student Health Coaches Experiences with Adults with Chronic Health Conditions

Authors

  • Kayla Noll
  • Angela Wood
  • Ralph Wood
  • Edward Hebert

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2021.701

Keywords:

Health Coaching, Internships, Chronic Health Condition

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative study is to describe the experience of university students completing a health coaching internship at a regional medical center in the Southeastern United States A total of 96 student health coaches completed five journals entries over the semester describing and reflecting on their experiences as a health coach, interactions with patients, and professional growth. Data analysis resulted in the creation of three major themes: “Getting Started,” “Settling In,” and “Wrapping Up.” The results indicate that relationships with patients were a central aspect of the health coaching intern experience. Intern’s journals also highlighted the significance of real-world experiences as an important feature of the health coaching internship that provided them with experiences transcended the classroom, and affirmed their desire to work in the healthcare setting

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Published

2022-06-30

How to Cite

Noll, K., Wood, A., Wood, R., & Hebert, E. (2022). Student Health Coaches Experiences with Adults with Chronic Health Conditions. American Journal of Health Studies, 36(4). https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2021.701

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