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The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program was developed using Social Cognitive Theory and heavily draws on principles from Self-Efficacy Theory. As a result those who participate in either the “in person” or internet group workshops, increase their confidence in performing positive self-management behaviors. They also practice goal setting and enacting behaviors throughout the workshop such that they can become activated and engaged patients as described in the Chronic Care Model.
The CDSMP teaches participants: 1) techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain, and isolation; 2) appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance; 3) appropriate use of medications; 4) methods to effectively communicate with family, friends, and healthcare professionals; 5) the importance of nutrition and healthy eating; and 6) strategies for evaluating new treatments.
CDSMP leaders are required to take special training that, similar to the actual participant workshop, uses train the trainer techniques. Leaders use a manual that scripts the content for each of the learning objectives. Using the manual and the script to deliver content to workshop participants helps ensure consistent delivery of the workshop among leaders and that each participant will benefit from the program. While the manual is scripted, lectures are not used, but rather information is conveyed in small bits combined with participant activities.
Leader manuals are available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Somali, Turkish, Vietnamese, and Welsch.
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