Table 4.
Open Text Response for Additional ABLM Certification Benefits.
| Idea | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Foster credibility, legitimacy, and recognition of expertise | 54 | 24.4 |
| 2. Improve patient outcomes through trust, education, and coaching | 32 | 14.5 |
| 3. Enhance and solidify knowledge, ability, skills | 22 | 10.0 |
| 4. Achieve personal growth, satisfaction, and self-confidence | 21 | 9.5 |
| 5. Create networking opportunities within lifestyle medicine community | 19 | 8.6 |
| 6. Increase employment opportunities | 15 | 6.8 |
| 7. Facilitate and lifestyle medicine training and initiatives | 14 | 6.3 |
| 8. Promote personal health and be a role model for others | 13 | 5.9 |
| 9. Enhance and market clinical practice | 9 | 4.1 |
| 10. Enable community service and outreach | 8 | 3.6 |
| 11. Address root causes of chronic disease | 7 | 3.2 |
| 12. Access to educational resources and research | 4 | 1.8 |
| 13. Enhance communication among healthcare providers | 3 | 1.4 |
Abbreviations: ABLM, American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.