1. Patient implementation
Patients integrate lifestyle into self-management and treatment as part of their care pathway.
Lifestyle in Healthcare Coalition
Together for better health
Section titled “Together for better health”The Lifestyle in Healthcare Coalition (Coalitie Leefstijl in de Zorg) is a collaboration of more than 30 organizations committed to making lifestyle an integral part of regular healthcare. The coalition runs from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025.
Mission: “By 2025, lifestyle is an integral part of regular healthcare for people with health complaints, conditions or diseases.”
The four strategic goals
Section titled “The four strategic goals”2. Practice implementation
Healthcare professionals structurally embed lifestyle in regular healthcare delivery.
3. Knowledge infrastructure
Science and practice collaborate through shared knowledge systems and guidelines.
4. Financing
Developing sustainable financing models that support implementation.
The seven work teams
Section titled “The seven work teams”The coalition works through seven specialized teams on its mission:
| Team | Focus |
|---|---|
| Research Team | Scientific research and evidence |
| Learning Together Team | Knowledge sharing and best practices |
| Guidelines Team | Development of treatment guidelines |
| Practice Implementation and Quality Team | Implementation in daily care |
| Education and Professionalization Team | Training of healthcare professionals |
| Patients Team | Patient perspective and participation |
| Financing and Costs Team | Funding and reimbursements |
Coalition Partners
Section titled “Coalition Partners”Coordination
Section titled “Coordination”| Organization | Role |
|---|---|
| TNO | Program office coordination |
| Patiëntenfederatie Nederland | Content organization |
| NFU | Dutch Federation of University Medical Centers |
| Arts en Leefstijl | Physicians association |
Healthcare organizations
Section titled “Healthcare organizations”| Organization | Website |
|---|---|
| KNMG | knmg.nl |
| NHG | nhg.org |
| KNGF | kngf.nl |
| NVZ | nvz-ziekenhuizen.nl |
| De Nederlandse GGZ | denederlandseggz.nl |
| ZKN | zkn.nl |
Research & Science
Section titled “Research & Science”| Organization | Website |
|---|---|
| ZonMw | zonmw.nl |
| Zorginstituut Nederland | zorginstituutnederland.nl |
Patient organizations
Section titled “Patient organizations”| Organization | Website |
|---|---|
| Je Leefstijl Als Medicijn | jeleefstijlalsmedicijn.nl |
| Diabetes Vereniging Nederland | dvn.nl |
| Mind | mindplatform.nl |
| Harteraad | harteraad.nl |
Other partners
Section titled “Other partners”| Organization | Website |
|---|---|
| Samenwerkende Gezondheidsfondsen | gezondheidsfondsen.nl |
| BeweegAlliantie | beweegalliantie.nl |
| Pharos | pharos.nl |
| Partnerschap Overgewicht Nederland | partnerschapovergewicht.nl |
| Alliantie Voeding in de Zorg | allilantievoedingindezorg.nl |
| Nederlandse Vereniging van Diëtisten | nvdietist.nl |
| Lifestyle4Health | lifestyle4health.nl |
Je Leefstijl Als Medicijn
Section titled “Je Leefstijl Als Medicijn”Je Leefstijl Als Medicijn Foundation
Je Leefstijl Als Medicijn is one of the active participants in the Lifestyle in Healthcare Coalition. We are committed to the transformation from sick care to health care.
- Knowledge base — This website is part of our knowledge platform
Our contribution to the coalition focuses on sharing practical knowledge, supporting patient implementation and spreading evidence-based lifestyle information.
More information
Section titled “More information”Coalition Website
Visit the official website for current news, publications and contact information.
Lifestyle Knowledge Base
The central knowledge base of the coalition with tools, guidelines and implementation support.
This page is regularly updated with new information about the Lifestyle in Healthcare Coalition and its partners.
Medische Disclaimer: De informatie van Stichting Je Leefstijl Als Medicijn over leefstijl, ziektes en stoornissen mag niet worden opgevat als medisch advies. In geen geval adviseren wij mensen om hun bestaande behandeling te veranderen. We raden mensen met chronische aandoeningen aan om zich over hun behandeling goed door bevoegde medische professionals te laten adviseren.
Medical Disclaimer: The information provided by Stichting Je Leefstijl Als Medicijn regarding lifestyle, diseases, and disorders should not be construed as medical advice. Under no circumstances do we advise people to alter their existing treatment. We recommend that people with chronic conditions seek advice regarding their treatment from qualified medical professionals.