Health Coaching Telemedicine Program for Lung Transplant Candidates With End-stage Lung Disease.

10 weekly 1-on-1 30-minute tele-sessions via Zoom, delivered by a certified health coach. At baseline assessment including full medical history, medications, lifestyle practices, self-reported health status, psychosocial status, and other relevant information will be taken. At the first session, participants identify their health vision and 3-month health goals. At subsequent meetings, participants review their progress towards reaching the prior week's goals and identify goals for the next week. An individualized action plan will be formulated to help each participant achieve their goals. The action plan will focus on important lifestyle practices (physical activity/exercise training, correct nutrition, weight management, tobacco cessation, and stress management. Patients can request further health care advice felt necessary for their progress, and will be referred to health care professionals in the rehabilitation hospital that provide care for lung transplantation candidates.