Table 4 Examples of some PCN educational programs
From: The 5As team patient study: patient perspectives on the role of primary care in obesity management
Program Title | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
Weight Management | Full Day or 3 weeks | Information on safe dieting techniques, emotional eating, and setting achievable weight loss goals |
Moving for Health | 8 weeks | Geared towards people living with chronic disease who want to incorporate exercise into their life to improve health |
Grocery Shopping | 1 day | Coaching in making better food choices: planning meals, reading nutrition labels, and grocery-shopping tips |
Meal Planning | 1 day | Coaching in making better food choices: planning meals, reading nutrition labels, choosing healthy take-out options. |
Relaxation | 4 weeks | Strategies to help patients cope with everyday stress and stress related to various health problems |
Managing Emotion | Full Day or 3–4 weeks | Helps patients recognize their strengths and weaknesses to effectively manage stress and choose healthy behaviours |
Changeways | 6 weeks | Strategies for managing depression and anxiety |