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Review
. 2024 Apr 10;18(4):479-482.
doi: 10.1177/15598276241242340. eCollection 2024 Jul-Aug.

Group-Based Interventions in Lifestyle Medicine

Viet T Tran  1 , Elizabeth M Vaughan  2   3 , Stephanie Kim  1 , Craig A Johnston  4
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Review

Group-Based Interventions in Lifestyle Medicine

Viet T Tran et al. Am J Lifestyle Med. .

Abstract

Group-based interventions in health care have demonstrated a positive influence on patient outcomes by strengthening patient-healthcare professional relationships and providing an avenue for patient empowerment through shared experiences and belongingness. Groups have been shown to enhance social and psychological support, improve self-management behaviors, and encourage peer-support. However group settings also present challenges, such as discomforts in sharing within a group context and managing diverse group dynamics. We outline the efficacy and dynamics of group-based activities in health care settings. This includes key behavioral components of groups, such as creating a safe, supportive, and cohesive environment in group activities where confidentiality is paramount. By recognizing principles for group and moderator behaviors, individuals are more likely to maximize the potential of these interventions.

Keywords: behavioral; education; empower; groups; training.

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Conflict of interest statement

The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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