Presented at AFPI Telangana (State) on 24-Jun-2023
Presented at AFPI Telangana (State)
on 24-Jun-2023
Impact of Preventive Healthcare Interventions through a Family Physician-Led Holistic Wellness Program in a
Pan-India Corporate Setting: A Case Study
Impact of Preventive Healthcare Interventions through a Family Physician-Led Holistic Wellness Program in a Pan-India Corporate Setting: A Case Study
Impact of Preventive Healthcare Interventions through a Family Physician-Led Holistic Wellness Program in a
Pan-India Corporate Setting: A Case Study
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of overall well-being and ailment management.
Preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of overall well-being and ailment management.
This can be achieved by complying with the four pillars of health: nutrition, physical activity, emotional health, and medical therapy.
This can be achieved by complying with the four pillars of health: nutrition, physical activity, emotional health, and medical therapy.
MediBuddy has designed a solution to a holistic wellness program headed by a Family Medicine Specialist, with the support of wellness coaches (nutritionists and psychologists).
MediBuddy has designed a solution to a holistic wellness program headed by a Family Medicine Specialist, with the support of wellness coaches (nutritionists and psychologists).
OBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE
To study the impact of preventive interventions on health, lifestyle, and behavior among corporate employees.
To study the impact of preventive interventions on health, lifestyle, and behavior among corporate employees.
METHODOLOGY
METHODOLOGY
Employees who completed their preventive medical check and survey questionnaire were selected for the program.
Employees who completed their preventive medical check and survey questionnaire were selected for the program.
The key focus areas were identified and with informed consent were put on various preventive interventions and tracked for a period of 2 years, Jan 2021 to Dec 2022
The key focus areas were identified and with informed consent were put on various preventive interventions and tracked for a period of 2 years, Jan 2021 to Dec 2022
7 categories of interventions were administered: nutritional, fitness & psychological counselling, weight & ailment management, lifestyle guidance and holistic coaching.
7 categories of interventions were administered: nutritional, fitness & psychological counselling, weight & ailment management, lifestyle guidance and holistic coaching.
Conditions identified were grouped into three categories - Lifestyle related, mental well-being related & others.
Conditions identified were grouped into three categories - Lifestyle related, mental well-being related & others.
Progress was assessed by relevant laboratory parameters in medical ailments, symptom relief or ability to cope in emotional concerns and self-reported health-promoting behavioral change in all categories.
Progress was assessed by relevant laboratory parameters in medical ailments, symptom relief or ability to cope in emotional concerns and self-reported health-promoting behavioral change in all categories.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Graph 1: Participant profile 2021 & 2022 – Maximum participation among men, gender
wise and between 31-40 years, age wise.
Graph 1: Participant profile 2021 & 2022 – Maximum participation among men, gender wise and
between 31-40 years, age wise.
Graph 2: Health outcomes – 29% and 45% participants showed improvement
ailment wise, in 2021 & 2022 respectively.
Graph 2: Health outcomes – 29% and 45% participants showed improvement ailment wise,
in 2021 & 2022 respectively.
Graph 3: Behavioural changes – 91% and 65% participants showed improvement across
5 stages of change, in 2021 & 2022 respectively.
Graph 3: Behavioural changes – 91% and 65% participants showed improvement across 5 stages of change,
in 2021 & 2022 respectively.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSION
Holistic health can be achieved by consistent effort by the individual supported by primary care physician as observed in this study.
Holistic health can be achieved by consistent effort by the individual supported by primary care physician as observed in this study.
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