The addition of coaching to cognitive strategies: Interventions for persons with compromised urinary bladder syndrome

Comparison of a Healing Touch, Coaching, and a Combined Intervention on Comfort and Stress in Younger College Students

“…Although comfort is state-specific, studies have demonstrated that when interventions are delivered consistently over the time and continued as self-care activities at home, holistic comfort increases gradually as do health-related behaviors. 18,21,22 Moreover, higher comfort is a strong predictor of who will demonstrate improved health behaviors. 18 For this study, Comfort Theory guided nurses to assess 4 contexts of comfort needs in college students reporting stress-related symptoms, after which 3 holistic interventions were implemented to address those needs.…”

“…18,21,22 Moreover, higher comfort is a strong predictor of who will demonstrate improved health behaviors. 18 For this study, Comfort Theory guided nurses to assess 4 contexts of comfort needs in college students reporting stress-related symptoms, after which 3 holistic interventions were implemented to address those needs. The interventions were coaching, HT, and a coaching combined with HT.…”

“…16 It consists of self-care strategies that the client finds feasible and valuable enough to continue at home. 14,[16][17][18] Coaching is not the same as teaching because of the collaboration between nurse and client, and ideally there is follow-up to evaluate the success of the new strategies. 17 In 1992, family members were taught coaching techniques as an adjunct to traditional cancer support groups.…”

“…19 Coaching was used to complement bladder health information in a 3-group experiment designed for persons (n = 51) with urinary incontinence. 18 The intervention was an audiotape of cognitive strategies using Comfort Theory as a framework. Through weekly telephone calls, a coaching protocol was used to gather feedback and provide motivation for the 2 treatment groups.…”

Integrative Nurse Coaching for Health and Wellness

“…Nurse coaches are working as public health nurses, community health care providers, and parish nurses, and work in the full range of ambulatory care. [15][16][17][18][19] Nurse coaches hold positions in governmental regulatory agencies. In addition to their presence in all these areas, these professionals are caring for the full array of patients in oncology, 20-23 cardiology, pediatrics, etc., in acute-care settings, primary care, 24,25 home care, hospice settings, hospitals, 26,27 clinics, and long-term and rehabilitation centers.…”