ZealCare co-founder Connor Drake, Ph.D. speaks on a Kidney360 podcast to discuss his recent research that demonstrates the clinical benefits that telemedicine group health coaching offers for chronic condition management.
Durham, North Carolina (January 16, 2024) — In this Kidney360 podcast episode, ZealCare co-founder Connor D. Drake, Ph.D. discusses his recently published article, “Adaptation to Telehealth of Personalized Group Visits for Late Stage Diabetic Kidney Disease.” Dr. Drake’s research found that telehealth supported personalized group visits can help address the unique social and medical needs of patients managing Type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). This approach provides the “benefits of education, coaching, and peer support in a fun, supportive environment that complements existing clinical care programs.”
This research strengthens the evidence base for ZealCare’s approach of leveraging digital health coaching to empower patients with chronic conditions to live the life they want. Check out the full podcast here!
ABOUT ZEALCARE
ZealCare Inc., based in Durham, North Carolina, founded by Drs. Ralph Snyderman and Connor Drake, and led by Maureen O’Connor, is a personalized chronic condition management and behavior change solution that is delivered virtually. Developed and validated at Duke Health’s Center for Personalized Health Care, ZealCare was spun out as an independent company in 2020. ZealCare’s human-centered, relationship-based approach provides a proactive and personalized experience that fosters social support and accountability to attain behaviors that achieve the best sustainable health outcomes. ZealCare empowers people to achieve their health and well-being goals by helping them adapt the behaviors needed to lead the life they desire. ZealCare delivers a truly unique and personalized community experience that is fun and engaging while reducing health costs, improving clinical outcomes, and enhancing quality of life. For more information about ZealCare visit www.zealcare.com, or email Cassie Wallace, Chief Operating Officer at cassie@zealcare.com
This approach provides the “benefits of education, coaching, and peer support in a fun, supportive environment that complements existing clinical care programs.”
Connor D. Drake, Ph.D
ZealCare Co-Founder