Health coaching to promote healthier lifestyle among older people at moderate risk for cardiovascular diseases diabetes and depression: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial in Sweden

摘要

BackgroundThe challenge of an aging population in the society makes it important to find strategies to promote health for all. The aim of this study is to evaluate if repeated health coaching in terms of motivational interviewing, and an offer of wide range of activities, will contribute to positive lifestyle modifications and health among persons aged 60–75 years, with moderately elevated risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, or mild depression.