Clarke Camille A, Frates John, Pegg Frates Elizabeth
Seventh Day Adventist Guam Clinic, Tamuning, Guam (CAC).
Department of Medicine, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California (CAC).
Am J Lifestyle Med. 2016 Aug 20;10(6):401-405. doi: 10.1177/1559827616661694. eCollection 2016 Nov-Dec.
While few may argue about the importance of healthy lifestyle choices on the effects of chronic health conditions, many would highlight the challenge that its practical integration poses in daily clinical practice. The field of lifestyle medicine aims to assist individuals and communities to adopt and sustain healthy behaviors. It is a powerful yet often underutilized tool. This article illustrates the importance of joint multidisciplinary efforts in the effective practice of lifestyle medicine. Furthermore it stresses the importance of equipping healthcare providers with the tools and education necessary to deliver consistent, and high quality holistic care.
虽然很少有人会争论健康的生活方式选择对慢性健康状况影响的重要性,但许多人会强调其实际融入日常临床实践所带来的挑战。生活方式医学领域旨在帮助个人和社区采用并维持健康行为。它是一个强大但往往未得到充分利用的工具。本文阐述了多学科联合努力在生活方式医学有效实践中的重要性。此外,它强调了为医疗保健提供者配备提供一致、高质量整体护理所需的工具和教育的重要性。