Guiding principles for chronic disease management for vulnerable and disadvantaged people : pilot study findings
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2009
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Grimmer Somers, K.
Guerin, M.
Luker, J.
Jones, D.
Zucco, M.
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The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences & Practice, 2009; 7(2):1-8
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Background:The need for chronic disease self-management (CDS-M) is increasing worldwide. CDS-M programs are variably effective for vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals.
Objectives: The objects of this study were 1)To explore experiences of health workers leading CDS-M programs for vulnerable and disadvantaged populations, and 2) To develop guiding principles for the delivery of more effective CDS-M programs for vulnerable and disadvantaged populations.
Methods: Two focus groups were undertaken, with all primary health workers, and allied health (AH) staff in a large community centre in an Australian city, who worked with vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals with chronic disease.
Results: Consistent messages were identified, producing nine guiding principles. Self-management programs / messages should be tailored to cultural groups, learning styles and available supports, cultural sensitivities, group leadership requirements, language, literacy levels, belief systems and social circumstances and supports, past experiences, and individuals’ ability to motivate change.
Implications: The draft guiding principles may assist others to deliver more effective CDS-M programs for disadvantaged and vulnerable populations.
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Copyright 2009 The Internet journal of allied health sciences and practice. This Journal is a free, open access, online journal; there is no advertising, nor are there any fees whatsoever to the author for publishing his/her study nor to the readers (for anything, including downloading the full text of any article).