Self-management has become a popular term for behavioral interventions as well as for
healthful behaviors. This is especially true for the management of chronic conditions. This article …

Objectives. This study evaluated the effectiveness (changes in health behaviors, health
status, and health service utilization) of a self-management program for chronic disease …

Objectives. To assess the 1-and 2-year health status, health care utilization and self-efficacy
outcomes for the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP). The major …

… Allory E, Scheer J, De Andrade V, Garlantézec R, Gagnayre R … Lorig KR, Ritter PL,
Laurent DD, Plant K … Lorig KR, Ritter PL, Dost A, Plant K, Laurent DD, McNeil I …

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Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people in the United
States. It is a complex disease whose etiology bridges biomechanics and biochemistry. …

Background: The small-group Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) has
proven effective in changing health-related behaviors and improving health statuses. An …

Objective To determine the efficacy of an Internet‐based Arthritis Self‐Management Program
(ASMP) as a resource for arthritis patients unable or unwilling to attend small‐group ASMPs…

This study compares self-reports of medical utilization with provider records. As part of a chronic
disease self-management intervention study, patients completed self-reports of their last …

Background In light of health disparities and the growing prevalence of chronic disease,
there is a need for community-based interventions that improve health behaviors and health …