Your provider would like to help you to reduce your risk of developing a chronic condition like pre-diabetes and hypertension.
We would like you to work with a health coach and complete education online. Below is information about the service so you can provide informed consent.
Background Information:
The purpose of this program is to help lower risk of developing chronic conditions.
You Will Be Asked To:
-Meet in person one to two times with your health partner.
-Talk or video chat with your health partner once every two weeks or once a week (depending on your preference) about any questions or concerns you have. They may be reaching out to you more often with tips or encouragement, and you can contact them whenever you need to.
- Complete online education (sent via text message). If you do not have access to the internet don't worry our health partners can help you with this!
- Meet In Person with Seema Naik, a Registered Nurse every 2 months to check in on your progress!
- Agree to receive reminders through text messages and keep in touch with your patient partner via telehealth to help you stay on track.
- The length of the program will depend on indivual treatment goals. Generally it is expected to last between 4-9 months.
- Optional: You can participate in the Food as Medicine program to receive fresh fruits and vegetables for free. This is a limited resource and some restrictions apply. You will receive more information if you are eligible for the program.
Equipment Given to Participant to Use During the Study:
Participants may be given equipment. Equipment must be returned at the end of the study or if a participate chooses to withdraw from the study.
Voluntary Nature of the Study & Confidentiality:
Everyone will respect your decision of whether or not you choose to be in the study. No one associated with this study will treat you differently if you decide not to be in the study. If you decide to join the study now, you can still change your mind later. You may stop at any time. Additionally, your participation in this study is confidential. Further information and an additional form will be provided explaining how your information will be protected and how it may be used for research purposes.
Risks:
There is some possible risk of the minor discomfort. Participation does not pose significant risk to your safety or wellbeing.
Benefits:
The possible benefits of the study include losing weight, obtaining your ideal weight, and effecting other health issues such as high blood pressure or high blood sugar.
Contacts and Questions:
If you have questions now or later, you may contact Seema Naik, RN at snaik@lackeyhealthcare.org You can ask any questions you have before you begin the program and can continue to ask questions as needed.
Need more information?
Visit our website: https://lackeyclinic.org