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Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is a peer-led patient education program offered in communities throughout British Columbia. Participants are adults experiencing chronic health conditions (e.g., hypertension, arthritis, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, ... etc.), their family members, friends and caregivers. The program provides information and teaches practical skills on managing chronic health problems. Most importantly, the program gives people the confidence and motivation they need to manage the challenges of living with chronic health conditions. CDSMP History provides a background on the development of the program and where it has been implemented. CDSMP Research lists the studies that went into developing and evaluating the program. CDSMP References lists journal articles that describe theory, program development and effectiveness of self-management programs. Personnel lists the names and contact information of the University of Victoria staff involved in self-management programs. Program Leaders describes the role of the leader and how to become involved.

Online Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
The Online Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a free six-week online program. It follows the same information and process as the in-person CDSMP but participants log on at their convenience two to three times a week for a total of about two hours per week. All activity takes place on a dedicated secure website. The program is accessible to those with all levels of computer experience. For more information, please visit www.selfmanage.org/onlinebc or email bc@selfmanage.org

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (CPSMP) is adapted from the Chronic Disease and Arthritis Self-Management Programs and follows the same time frame and group facilitation process. The program is targeted to adults experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pain (such as chronic neck, shoulder, back pain, etc.), whiplash injuries, chronic regional pain syndromes, repetitive strain injury, chronic pelvic pain, post-surgical pain that lasts beyond 6 months, neuropathic paith (often caused by trauma), or neuralgias (such as post herpetic pain, and trigeminal neuralgia), and post stroke and central pain. It may also be appropriate for those with conditions such as persistent headache, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, persons with diabetes who have neuropathy, and for individiuals who have severe muscular pain due to conditions such as multiple sclerosis.

Diabetes Self-Management Program
The Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) follows the same time frame and group facilitation process as the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, but is targeted to adults living with type 2 diabetes. It teaches the skilils needed for the day-to-day management of diabetes and related symptoms. This program is available in selected communities.

Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Self-Management Program
The Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Self-Management Program (AFSMP) follows the same time frame and group faciltiation process as the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, but is targeted to adults living with different types of rheumatic diseases, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, and/or fibromyalgia and their family members, friends and caregivers. The program teaches the skills needed for day-to-day management of arthritis and/or fibromyalgia and related symptoms. This was the first program developed by the Stanford Patient Education and Research Center and was the prototype for subsequent programs.

A Matter of Balance
A group program for adults 60 years of age and older designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of adults who have concerns about falls. Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, to set realistic goals for increasing activity, to change their environment to reduce fall risk factors and to promote exercise to increase strength and balance. This new program is available in select communities in BC, and is offered once a week for two hours over eight weeks.

Active Choices
A personal, telephone-support program to encourage regular physical activity for people who want to be more active. A physical activity "coach" works with individuals through regular telephone contacts to develop an exercise routine customized to the needs, abilities and goals of each participant. The program teaches self-management skills (such as goal-setting and problem-solving) to help shape exercise habits. This program is available in select communities in BC and involves six-months of contact.

For more information, please email selfmanagement@eastlink.ca or call Lower Mainland 604-940-1273 or Toll-Free 1-866-902-3767.

Last updated: October 11, 2011