Chronic diseases, like diabetes mellitus, heart disease and cancer are leading causes of death and disability. These conditions are at least partially preventable or modifiable, e.g. by enhancing patients’ self-management. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of telephone-based health coaching (TBHC) in chronically ill patients.

Chronic diseases, like diabetes mellitus, heart disease and cancer are leading causes of death and disability. These conditions are at least partially preventable or modifiable, e.g. by enhancing patients’ self-management. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of telephone-based health coaching (TBHC) in chronically ill patients.