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Paulette Thabault

With over 40 years of experience in healthcare, Paulette Thabault has dedicated her career to helping people achieve their healthiest selves. Now focusing on health coaching, Paulette takes a holistic approach, addressing not only physical health but also mental and emotional well-being. Her personalized coaching is designed to empower individuals to live healthier, happier lives by making sustainable lifestyle changes. Drawing from her extensive background in nursing and healthcare leadership, Paulette offers a compassionate, evidence-based approach to wellness. Whether you’re looking to manage a chronic condition, optimize your fitness, or find balance in life, Paulette is here to guide you on your journey to better health.

Paulette’s leadership extends beyond her practice. She has served on the Vermont Board of Nursing, led innovative healthcare programs, and remains committed to community health, both locally and internationally. Her focus is on helping individuals create lasting, positive changes in their health through compassionate, evidence-based coaching.

Publications and Contributions

Paulette Thabault, DNP, APRN, JD, FAANP, NBC-HWC has co-authored and contributed to several notable publications in the healthcare field, focusing on obesity, patient care, and healthcare innovations. These publications emphasize her commitment to advancing healthcare practices, particularly in managing chronic diseases. Here are some of her key contributions:

“Smoking Status Identification: Two Managed Care Organizations’ Experiences”
Published in: American Journal of Managed Care
Summary: This study involved implementing systems to identify smoking status in independent practice associations to improve healthcare outcomes.
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“Intensive Behavioral Treatment Weight Loss Program in an Adult Primary Care Practice” 
Published in: Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of a nurse practitioner-led intensive behavioral treatment program for obesity. Significant weight loss was observed among participants, with high acceptance from both patients and providers
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“Describing a Residency Program Developed for Newly Graduated Nurse Practitioners Employed in Retail Health Settings”
Published in: Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Summary: This article outlines a residency program aimed at supporting newly graduated nurse practitioners working in retail health, focusing on enhancing their skills and confidence in providing primary care 
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“Smoking Status Identification: Two Managed Care Organizations’ Experiences With a Pilot Project to Implement Identification Systems in Independent Practice Associations”
Published in: American Journal of Managed Care
Summary: This study explored how managed care organizations can effectively promote the use of smoking status identification systems to improve healthcare delivery.
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“Low-dose corticosteroids and avascular necrosis of the hip and knee”
Published in: Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety
Summary: The study assesses the risk of avascular necrosis (AVN) with low-dose corticosteroids compared to baseline risk, employing a nested case-control study design.
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