Table 18Adherence to Study Protocol (n = 100)

Coaching activityMedian (IQR)Per-protocol minimumMeeting protocol, % (No.)
In-person visits9 (6-14)At least 5 in-person visits82% (82)
Medical visits2 (1-4)At least 3 medical visits (PCP or chest clinic)49% (49)
Home visits0 (0-0)NoneNA
All contacts24 (15-41)At least 13 contacts77% (77)
Consultation with PNPSNAAt least 1 consultation via presentation by health coach or in-person visit with patient89% (89)
All of above 47% (47)

Abbreviations: IQR, interquartile range; NA, not applicable; PCP, primary care provider; PNPS, pulmonary nurse practitioner specialist.

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