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4.5: Self-management Programs

David Featherston

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resourcesSelf-management programs

Evidence-based research to support self-management programs was provided in the first module. A range of self-management support programs for patients is available, some of which are adaptations of the original Stanford Chronic Disease Self-management Program (CDSMP). Generic and disease-specific self-management programs are on offer in Australia and New Zealand.(1)

 

resourcesGeneric self-management programs

The lists are also available as PDF attachments that can be downloaded and printed for personal, patient and carer use. View Self-management Programs 4.5.pdf

  • The Personal Helpers and Mentors (PhaMS) Program (Australia)
    http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/mentalhealth/progserv/PersonalHelpersMentorsProgram/Pages/default.aspx#1
    The Personal Helpers and Mentors Program is a new program that supports people whose lives are seriously affected by a severe mental illness. It focuses on recovery – demonstrating that people with mental illness can lead a fulfilled life in the community with the same opportunities as other people. People who join the program will work with their own Personal Helper and Mentor who will support them on their recovery journey.
  • Stanford Internet Chronic Disease Self-management Program
    Each workshop runs for six weeks, with new lessons each week. Participants are asked to log on at their convenience two or three times each week for a total of one to two hours. There is no requirement that participants log in at the same time. Each participant in the workshop receives a copy of the companion book, Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions, 3rd Edition.
    http://patienteducation.stanford.edu/internet/healthyliving.html

 

resourcesDisease-specific programs

  • Arthritis Self-management Courses (ASM) Australia
    Good programs currently exist for arthritis sufferers for their chronic condition self-management. These are offered by a variety of organisations.

 

resourcesSelf-management internet-based programs

The lists are also available as PDF attachments that can be downloaded and printed for personal, patient and carer use.
Click to view Self-management Internet Programs 4.5.pdf

  • Stanford Internet Chronic Disease Self-management Program
    Each workshop runs for six weeks with new lessons each week. Participants are asked to log on at their convenience two or three times each week for a total of one to two hours. Each participant in the workshop receives a copy of the companion book, Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions, 3rd Edition.
    http://patienteducation.stanford.edu/internet/healthyliving.html
  • Internet Arthritis Self-Management Program
    Each workshop runs for six weeks with new lessons each week. Participants are asked to log on at their convenience two or three times each week for a total of one to two hours. Each participant in the workshop receives a copy of the companion book, The Arthritis Helpbook, 6th Edition. 
    http://patienteducation.stanford.edu/internet/arthritisol.html
  • Internet Healthier Living with Diabetes
    Each workshop runs for six weeks with new lessons each week. Participants are asked to log on at their convenience two or three times each week for a total of one to two hours. Each participant in the workshop receives a copy of the companion book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, 3rd Edition. http://patienteducation.stanford.edu/internet/diabetesol.html
  • MoodGYM
    MoodGYM is an innovative, interactive web program designed to prevent depression using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
    http://moodgym.anu.edu.au
  • Panic Center
    Panic Center offers a 16-week panic and anxiety program. After the completion of an initial test, a letter on the reported symptoms is provided for the health professional supporting a collaborative approach to treatment. This site also offers an online chat forum for support and a medication glossary (once signed in).
    http://sg.paniccenter.net
  • CRUfAD – Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression
    CRUfAD Clinic is a series of web-based courses to teach patients about better managing their health.
    http://www.crufad.com/
    This site includes a link to a free internet-based education and treatment program for people with anxiety and depression, called VirtualClinic.
    www.virtualclinic.org.au

reflectReflective exercise

Select a patient that you currently work with.

Record a list of the knowledge and skills that this patient requires.

From the information provided in this module, identify some resources and agencies which could be helpful for the patient (and their carer where appropriate) and make a list on the notepad provided.

Take time to investigate the resources that you have identified and jot down some notes that give reasons why the resource is useful for your selected patient.

ReferencesReferences

 

  1. Doolan-Noble F. Master Class in Supported Self-Management (Background paper for participants). Long-Term Conditions Programme. Ministry of Health New Zealand, 2009.
Continue to Module 4.6: Indigenous and CALD Populations

Project support

ImageProject support

This RANZCP Chronic Condition Self-management project is supported by funding from the Australian Better Health Initiative: A joint Australian, State and Territory government initiative.

RANZCP

ImageAbout RANZCP

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is the principal organisation representing the medical specialty of psychiatry in Australia and New Zealand.

The College is responsible for training, examining and awarding the Fellowship of the College qualification to medical practitioners.