It is important to understand that the skills and tools that are used for counseling and coaching are based on research. For this assignment, you will read the article:

A Qualitative Study of How Health Coaches Support Patients in Making Health-Related Decisions and Behavioral Changes

and in your own words, briefly summarize (at least 1 page double spaced):

What was the purpose of the study?

What were the methods used?

What were the major research findings?

Why are these findings important for health coaches (what are the implications/conclusions)?

Briefly describe the seven themes of patient decision making with health coaches.