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Training for Telehealth Coaches Improves Management of Diabetes and Heart Disease

Última actualización 7 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Overall training rated as M = 6.75.

This study evaluated a training program for telehealth coaches managing Type 2 Diabetes and Coronary Heart Disease, finding positive feedback on training effectiveness.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study evaluated a training program for telehealth coaches managing Type 2 Diabetes and Coronary Heart Disease, finding positive feedback on training effectiveness.

Clinical relevance

Effective training for telehealth coaches is crucial as it directly impacts the management of chronic conditions like Type 2 Diabetes and Coronary Heart Disease. Improved coaching can lead to better patient outcomes, making it essential for healthcare providers to invest in such training programs.

Keep in mind

Study design was non-randomized, limiting causal inferences. Sample size and diversity were not specified, affecting generalizability. Effectiveness claims were unclear due to lack of statistical significance.

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Isabel H, Aliza L, Angeli G, et al. Evaluation of a Training Program for Telehealth Coaches in Managing Type 2 Diabetes and Coronary Heart Disease. Frontiers in Medicine. 2025;12:1577341. doi:10.3389/fmed.2025.1577341

Efectos Principales

Overall training rated as M = 6.75, indicating high satisfaction.

Knowledge test scores ranged from 76% to 93%, showing good retention.

Qualitative feedback highlighted the importance of motivational interviewing and the Health Action Process Approach.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD and Follow-up assessment results, Overall training informativeness rating, Preference for In-Person Training, and 2 more.

Primary intervention

Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD

Primary outcomes

  • Follow-up assessment results
  • Overall training informativeness rating
  • Preference for In-Person Training

Evidence relationships

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 54

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Related topics

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Evidence pairs

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Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 0 direct semantic evidence topics

Core evidence

Study findings

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Follow-up assessment results

Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD → Follow-up assessment results

Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD → Follow-up assessment results

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Overall training informativeness rating

Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD → Overall training informativeness rating

Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD → Overall training informativeness rating

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Preference for In-Person Training

Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD → Preference for In-Person Training

Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD → Preference for In-Person Training

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Type 1 diabetes knowledge score

Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD → Type 1 diabetes knowledge score

Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD → Type 1 diabetes knowledge score

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Usefulness of Motivational Interviewing and Health Action Process Approach in Training

Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD → Usefulness of Motivational Interviewing and Health Action Process Approach in Training

Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD → Usefulness of Motivational Interviewing and Health Action Process Approach in Training

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Training received an average rating of 6.75.
  • Knowledge test scores improved, ranging from 76% to 93%.
  • Qualitative feedback emphasized key training components like motivational interviewing.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes and/or Coronary Heart Disease.
  • Healthcare professionals involved in telehealth coaching.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • The study's non-randomized design may affect the reliability of results.
  • Findings may not be applicable to all populations due to unspecified sample characteristics.
  • Further research is needed to establish long-term effectiveness and generalizability.
between the lines

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  • Study design was non-randomized, limiting causal inferences.
  • Sample size and diversity were not specified, affecting generalizability.
  • Effectiveness claims were unclear due to lack of statistical significance.

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This study contributes to evidence on Telehealth Interventions and Follow-up assessment results, Telehealth Interventions and Overall training informativeness rating.

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Does Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD improve follow-up assessment results?

Emerging Evidence

Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD appears to improve Follow-up assessment results.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Follow-up assessment results

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD improve overall training informativeness rating?

Emerging Evidence

Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD appears to improve Overall training informativeness rating.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Overall training informativeness rating

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD improve preference for in-person training?

Emerging Evidence

Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD appears to improve Preference for In-Person Training.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Preference for In-Person Training

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD improve usefulness of motivational interviewing and health action process approach in training?

Emerging Evidence

Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD appears to improve Usefulness of Motivational Interviewing and Health Action Process Approach in Training.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Usefulness of Motivational Interviewing and Health Action Process Approach in Training

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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