ER doctors try new tactic: stop future illness before it starts

NCT ID NCT05680519

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a simple coaching program could help people visiting the emergency department change unhealthy habits. 150 adults with at least one risk factor (like smoking or poor diet) were randomly assigned to receive either standard health advice or a more supportive coaching program with follow-up messages. The main goal was to see if this approach was practical and could help people lead healthier lives to prevent diseases like heart disease and diabetes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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