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Group Health & Wellness Coaching: development and validation of the required competencies
Ruth Q Wolever1, Timothy R Cline2, Jocelyn M Weiss3
1Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Schools of Medicine and Nursing, Nashville, TN, USA. ruth.wolever@vumc.org.
BMC Health Services Research
|March 29, 2024
Summary
Group Health and Wellness Coaching (GHWC) competencies were developed and validated to establish professional standards. These standards ensure effective group coaching for improved health outcomes and public safety.
Area of Science:
- Health and Wellness Coaching
- Behavioral Change Interventions
- Group Facilitation
Background:
- Health and Wellness Coaching (HWC) is increasingly used for chronic disease management.
- Group Health and Wellness Coaching (GHWC) is gaining traction in healthcare settings.
- There is a lack of established competencies for GHWC.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate professional competencies for Group Health and Wellness Coaching (GHWC).
- To establish skill standards for GHWC practitioners.
- To support the safe and effective delivery of GHWC.
Main Methods:
- A two-phase process (Development and Judgment) was employed.
- Subject Matter Experts identified initial competencies.
- National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWCs) validated the competencies.
Main Results:
- Seventy-two GHWC competencies were identified and validated.
- Competencies are organized by the structure and process of GHWC.
- Validation involved ratings of importance and use frequency by 78 coaches.
Conclusions:
- GHWC necessitates both coaching and group facilitation skills.
- Standardized GHWC competencies are crucial for public safety and intervention effectiveness.
- These standards will guide curriculum, research, and practice in GHWC, especially in healthcare.
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