ProductsMayo Clinic Lifestyle Coaching:
What Participants Say
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Mayo Clinic Lifestyle Coaching is a URAC-
accredited health call center.
Lifestyle Coaching User Satisfaction
Participants in Mayo Clinic Lifestyle Coaching programs attest to the value of the service in helping them move closer to their behavioral goals. In follow-up phone surveys, people who have completed the program report that the personal one-on-one relationship and shared decision making approach builds confidence necessary for long-term success.
"This program has helped me when nothing else had."
"It works, the counselor made me feel like they were really there to help me."
"(The counselor) has been wonderful in helping me obtain my goals."
"(The program) gives you somebody to be accountable to, someone to support you, and get you to the correct materials."
"It has helped me, encouraging me to make changes that are necessary."
"It helps people focus on what I need to do to start the process."
"It’s a good boost and the reference to other supporting materials is helpful."
"(The counselor) followed through for that extra push — it is motivational."
"Good motivator when you start forgetting your goals."
"It is painless, and easy to do. Fits in with my busy lifestyle."
"Knowing I am going to get a call helps me to be able to talk about things that are meaningful. Counselor is like a friend or coach."
"The program gives you some guidelines, so if you are willing to follow those, the program will help. Having the knowledge, now I can make lifestyle changes."
"The program helped me to get over the hump to get committed to it. They held my hand for the first few weeks until it became familiar."
"The program helps reinforce and teach new skills with the things you need help with."
"It is a good benefit to have someone checking up on you when you are attempting to change goals. Most of us have had these bad habits for a long time and it is good to be accountable to someone who seems to have the interest in you."
"(The counselor) makes me think. She inspired me to join a health club."
"It was like having a personal trainer, having someone to answer to.
The counselor has been great. If they all are as good as she, then everyone will succeed."
