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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 401-405 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 1 2016 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- Health Policy
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Keywords
- health behavior
- lifestyle medicine
- medical student
- primary care
- residency education
- shared decision making