Last updated July 7, 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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RCTs
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Long-Term (1–5 y)
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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.
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.
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
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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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.
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Primary intervention
Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD
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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
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
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
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
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
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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