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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 13, 2004 | Program Results Report
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 27, 2003 | Program Results Report
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 - Says Evaluation of Two Healthwise Communities
March 1, 2002 | Program Results Report
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.
Symptoms Improved in Chronically Ill People Who Used an Online Self-Management Program
February 8, 2007 | Program Results Report
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-Help Manuals Cut Use of Unneeded Health Care Half of the Time
December 1, 2002 | Program Results Report
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.
Researchers Test Survey Tool to Measure Patients' Participation in Their Health Care
November 30, 2007 | Program Results Report
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.
Self-Management Options Offered to Elderly in Medicaid Waiver Program in Ohio
June 22, 2004 | Program Results Report
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.