Chronic Disease Management and Prevention Flashcards

A client with obesity is reluctant to exercise due to joint pain. An IAHC coach's most appropriate response is:

Answer: Explore low-impact activities such as swimming or cycling that reduce joint strain while building fitness

IAHC coaches collaborate to find movement options that match the client's physical realities, building sustainable activity habits without aggravating existing conditions.

How does IAHC coaching address medication adherence in clients with chronic conditions?

Answer: Coaches support adherence through habit-building and refer clients to prescribers to address concerns or side effects

IAHC coaches can support the habit of taking medications consistently while referring clients to their prescribing physician for any clinical questions or concerns.

In IAHC coaching, which psychological concept explains why clients with chronic illness sometimes feel helpless to change?

Answer: Learned helplessness

Learned helplessness occurs when repeated experiences of failure or loss of control lead clients to believe their actions cannot change outcomes, reducing motivation.

A client with prediabetes asks what lifestyle change has the greatest evidence for preventing progression to type 2 diabetes. An IAHC coach would explain:

Answer: 5–7% body weight reduction combined with 150 minutes of moderate activity weekly

The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) demonstrated that modest weight loss (5–7%) and 150 minutes of weekly activity dramatically reduce diabetes progression risk.

IAHC coaching for clients with metabolic syndrome focuses on which combination of lifestyle changes?

Answer: Increased physical activity, improved diet quality, stress management, and sleep optimization

Metabolic syndrome requires a multi-domain lifestyle approach addressing inactivity, poor nutrition, chronic stress, and sleep disruption — all within IAHC coaching scope.

When collaborating with a client's healthcare team, an IAHC coach demonstrates which professional behavior?

Answer: Communicating respectfully within the multidisciplinary team and staying within coaching scope

IAHC coaches function as part of an integrated care team, respecting clinical authority while contributing the behavioral change expertise that complements medical treatment.