Chronic Disease Management and Prevention Flashcards

A client managing rheumatoid arthritis asks if stopping anti-inflammatory medications would help them 'heal naturally.' An IAHC coach should:

Answer: Not advise on medication changes and encourage the client to discuss this with their rheumatologist

Medication management is strictly outside coaching scope; coaches must redirect clinical questions to the prescribing physician without offering opinions on drug management.

IAHC health coaches support clients with asthma primarily by:

Answer: Identifying lifestyle triggers such as stress, physical activity barriers, and indoor air quality

Coaches address lifestyle-based asthma triggers — stress, indoor pollutants, exercise patterns — supporting clients in managing their environment and habits.

When helping a client with heart disease re-engage with physical activity, an IAHC coach should always:

Answer: Confirm medical clearance from the cardiologist before progressing activity levels

Medical clearance from a cardiologist is essential before increasing activity for cardiac patients to ensure safety and align with any exercise restrictions.

Tertiary prevention in IAHC coaching involves working with clients to:

Answer: Reduce complications and improve quality of life when a chronic disease is already established

Tertiary prevention focuses on minimizing the impact of an established disease through lifestyle support, reducing complications and improving daily functioning.

An IAHC coach working with a client with chronic pain should understand that physical activity recommendations must be:

Answer: Individually tailored, starting gently and progressing with guidance from the client's medical team

Evidence supports gradual, individually adapted physical activity for chronic pain management, but pacing and progression must be coordinated with the client's medical providers.

Which US public health framework does IAHC align with when coaching clients on chronic disease prevention at the population level?

Answer: Healthy People 2030 objectives

Healthy People 2030, the US government's public health initiative, provides evidence-based goals for reducing chronic disease burden that align with IAHC's prevention-focused coaching mission.