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Optimizing Lifestyle Medicine Health Care Delivery Through Enhanced Interdisciplinary Education

Authors :
Elizabeth Pegg Frates
Camille A. Clarke
John Frates
Source :
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 10:401-405
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
SAGE Publications, 2016.

Abstract

While few may argue about the importance of healthy lifestyle choices on the effects of chronic health conditions, many would highlight the challenge that its practical integration poses in daily clinical practice. The field of lifestyle medicine aims to assist individuals and communities to adopt and sustain healthy behaviors. It is a powerful yet often underutilized tool. This article illustrates the importance of joint multidisciplinary efforts in the effective practice of lifestyle medicine. Furthermore it stresses the importance of equipping healthcare providers with the tools and education necessary to deliver consistent, and high quality holistic care.

Details

ISSN :
15598284 and 15598276
Volume :
10
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....05c05c9012d52324d32a28da32bcd003
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1559827616661694