Developing a Multidisciplinary Wellness Coaching Curriculum for Personalized Health Promotion in Thailand’s Health Service System
Keywords:
wellness coaching, personalized intensive lifestyle modification, multidisciplinary training, personalized health services, value-based careAbstract
Amidst the growing demand for personalized and value-based health promotion, this study developed and evaluated a multidisciplinary wellness coaching curriculum tailored for Thailand’s health service system. Grounded in wellness coaching principles, behavioral psychology, and interprofessional collaboration, the curriculum was designed to enhance the competencies of health professionals in delivering Personalized Intensive Lifestyle Modification (PILM) services for working-age populations at risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The blended learning model included a two-day onsite workshop, monthly interactive online sessions, and a six-month peer mentoring system, coach-for-coach to promote reflective practice and real-world application.
Thirty-four multidisciplinary professionals including nurses, dietitians, psychologists, physiotherapists, and public health officers from 11 local service units were purposively selected to participate. Evaluation tools included a knowledge test, a wellness coaching confidence scale, and an open-ended questionnaire. All instruments were validated for content (IOC = 0.67–1.00) and reliability (Cronbach’s alpha =0.90). Quantitative analysis showed a significant increase in knowledge (pre = 5.85, post = 8.32, t = 8.43, p < 0.001), with 79.41% showing improved scores. Participants reported high confidence (mean = 8.65, SD = 1.04) and effectively applied skills in nutrition planning, physical activity coaching, and motivational communication. Qualitative feedback emphasized the relevance and feasibility of curriculum content. This study demonstrates that a structured, context-specific wellness coaching curriculum can enhance workforce capacity for person-centered care and support the operationalization of value-based health promotion. The model offers a policy-relevant innovation for Thailand’s primary health system, with strong potential for scale-up through local and governmental service networks.
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