Health Coaching for Chronic Disease Patients: A Thematic Literature Review

Health coaching has emerged as a promising intervention for managing chronic diseases, offering personalised support to improve health outcomes and quality of life. This thematic literature review synthesises findings from multiple sources to explore the effectiveness, implementation, and future directions of health coaching in chronic disease management. The review highlights the psychological and emotional benefits of health coaching, its effectiveness in managing specific chronic diseases such as cancer, motor neuron disease (MND), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and diabetes/obesity, and the evolving role of digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) in modern healthcare. Additionally, it offers insights into the coaching relationship, cultural competence, and the future of AI in coaching, providing a holistic perspective on the potential of health coaching in contemporary healthcare settings. Keywords: Health coaching, psychological well-being, behavioural change, patient-centred care, digitalisation, AI, emotional engagement