{"id":20106,"date":"2026-07-31T10:32:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/sessions\/the-role-of-lifestyle-medicine-in-family-medicine-structured-debate-and-vision-building\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T10:32:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:32:26","slug":"the-role-of-lifestyle-medicine-in-family-medicine-structured-debate-and-vision-building","status":"publish","type":"wsa_session","link":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/fr\/sessions\/the-role-of-lifestyle-medicine-in-family-medicine-structured-debate-and-vision-building\/","title":{"rendered":"The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Family Medicine: Structured Debate and Vision-Building."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lifestyle Medicine (LM) has emerged as a key response to the growing burden of non-communicable diseases and the need for prevention-focused, person-centred healthcare. Its emphasis on behavioural and environmental determinants of health aligns with the core principles of Family Medicine (FM). However, the role of LM within FM remains a contested issue. Questions persist as to whether LM should be considered an intrinsic component of FM practice, a formally recognised competency across medical specialties, or a transversal field linking clinical care, public health, and community action. Across Europe, variation in training structures, healthcare systems, and service delivery models reinforces the need for a shared strategic vision regarding LM integration in FM.\u2022 Critically reflect on the current and potential role of LM within FM. \u2022 Identify key perceptions, barriers, opportunities, and risks related to the integration of LM into routine FM practice. \u2022 Compare and appraise different models for positioning LM, including core discipline, accredited competency, and cross-sector approach. \u2022 Contribute to the development of preliminary recommendations to support professional training, service organisation, and policy development.The workshop will adopt an interactive approach, combining brief expert input with facilitated small-group work and plenary discussion. A structured SWOT analysis will support reflection and peer exchange, while moderated debate will foster synthesis and consensus. Workshop schedule: 10 minutes: Overview of scientific evidence for LM and its organisational and educational context within FM. 20 minutes: Small-group work \u2013 SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to LM integration in FM). 20 minutes: Plenary debate and discussion.\u00a0 10 minutes: Collective summary of key insights and drafting of preliminary consensus.Participants will gain clearer insight into the positioning of LM within FM, increased awareness of implementation challenges and enablers, and a shared understanding of future strategic options. The workshop will produce initial, practice-informed recommendations to inform education, service organisation, and policy discussions.This workshop seeks to align perspectives, stimulate constructive dialogue, and contribute to the development of a coherent and forward-looking strategic vision for the integration of LM within FM.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-20106","wsa_session","type-wsa_session","status-publish","hentry","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wsa_session\/20106","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wsa_session"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/wsa_session"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20106"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}