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  • Psychology
  • Medicine

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  • Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a growing global health challenge.
  • Existing health paradigms often focus on disease prevention rather than holistic wellbeing.
  • The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines health as a resource for everyday life, emphasizing complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the conceptual analysis of Positive Health Coaching (PHC).
  • To explore the theoretical underpinnings of PHC within the framework of Positive Health Sciences (PHS).
  • To elucidate how PHC operationalizes PHS principles through integrated coaching strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of Positive Health Coaching (PHC).
  • Integration of theories from lifestyle medicine, positive psychology, and health psychology.
  • Application of coaching psychology strategies to operationalize theoretical concepts.

Main Results:

  • PHC is presented as an interdisciplinary field merging medical and psychological approaches.
  • PHC bridges the gap between theory and practice in promoting positive health.
  • The study outlines the foundational principles of PHS and their practical application in PHC.

Conclusions:

  • PHC provides a novel, holistic framework for enhancing overall health and wellbeing.
  • The integration of PHS principles through coaching offers a dynamic pathway toward positive health.
  • PHC is positioned as a vital approach to address the complexities of modern health challenges, including NCDs.