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Evaluation of a Behavior Support Intervention for Patients with Poorly Controlled Diabetes

December 12, 2011 | Journal Article

Modest increases have been seen in diabetes self-management for intermediate outcomes, such as lowered hemoglobin A1C values and changes in self-monitored behavior. This study measures effects of self-management programs for disadvantaged populations.

Participants' Assessments of the Effects of a Community Health Worker Intervention on Their Diabetes Self-Management and Interactions with Healthcare Providers

December 1, 2009 | Journal Article

This article examines the perceptions of patients in a diabetes self-management program that utilized community health workers. Respondents found that the self-management program improved their knowledge of diabetes care and helped them to better manage their diabetes.

Videos Show Self-Help Strategies to Manage Psychiatric Problems

January 1, 2004 | Program Result

The Mental Illness Education Project produced two videotapes on self-management of emotional, behavioral or psychiatric challenges.

Self-Management for Chronically Ill Pays Off with Improved Outcomes, Fewer Office Visits

May 1, 2003 | Program Result

Stanford University School of Medicine developed and evaluated a disease management/patient self-care program for patients with chronic disease called "Health Partners."

Self-Care May Reduce Use of Health Services and Increase Patient Satisfaction

March 1, 2002 | Program Result

Healthwise, a Boise, Idaho, private non-profit educational organization, conducted a multi-faceted public education campaign focusing on patient self-care intervention in a four-county Idaho area.

Self-Help Manuals Cut Use of Unneeded Health Care Half of the Time

December 1, 2002 | Program Result

The Oregon Health Sciences University conducted a review of studies examining the effectiveness of providing patients with self-care manuals as a way to reduce unnecessary use of health care services.

Symptoms Improved in Chronically Ill People Who Used an Online Self-Management Program

February 1, 2007 | Program Result

In 2001-05, researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine conducted a randomized, controlled study of the use of an Internet Chronic Disease Self-Management Program.

Self-Management Options Offered to Elderly in Medicaid Waiver Program in Ohio

June 22, 2004 | Program Result

The Scripps Gerontology Center of Miami University created a new program, called CHOICES, designed to increase consumer choice and control in PASSPORT, Ohio's existing Medicaid home and community-based care waiver program for older adults.

Ten States Test Strategy for Evaluating Self-Management of Services by Elderly

June 22, 2004 | Program Result

The National Association of State Units on Aging designed and tested a tool and process that allow states the opportunity to evaluate the extent to which they offer consumers opportunities to make choices and direct their own health care and support services.

Researchers Test Survey Tool to Measure Patients' Participation in Their Health Care

November 1, 2007 | Program Result

The University of Oregon defined patient activation as it relates to those with chronic illness, and developed and tested an instrument to measure patient activation.

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