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CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS SUMMARY The Chronic Disease SelfManagement Education Programs (CDSMEP) include six (6) evidencebased self-management programs developed by Stanford University’s School of Medicine Patient Education Research Center. Each CDSMEP is designed to support individuals in developing skills and coping strategies to manage their symptoms related to chronic health conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, lung disease, etc. The Chronic Disease SelfManagement Program (CDSMP) is designed for adults with ANY chronic health condition and caregivers; the Diabetes SelfManagement Program (DSMP) is for people managing Type 2 diabetes and their families / caregivers; the Cancer: Thriving and Surviving (CTS) program is for cancer survivors and caregivers; the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (CPSMP) is for anyone dealing with chronic pain; the Positive Self-Management Program (PSMP) is for people living with HIV; and the new Workplace Chronic Disease SelfManagement Program (wCDSMP) is for those still working and also managing a chronic health condition. All CDSMEP are guided workshops delivered two and one-half hours, once a week, for six weeks, in community settings such as senior centers, churches, and health care facilities, etc.
These workshops are licensed through Stanford / SelfManagement Resource Center and are facilitated by two certified Workshop Leaders, one or both of whom live with a chronic health condition. Subjects covered include: • Techniques for dealing with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain, and isolation; • Appropriate physical activity for maintain and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance and preventing falls; • Making decisions • Appropriate use of medications; • Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; • Healthy eating; and • How to evaluate new treatments. CDSMEP workshops are highly participatory where approximately 10-15 participants focus on building skills to manage their conditions by sharing experiences and providing mutual support. These programs do not conflict with an individual’s existing health improvement program or treatment plan, but rather are designed to enhance regular treatment and disease-specific education and management. The CDSMEP are FREE and run throughout the year. To enroll, please call 880-2800 or toll-free (505) 850-0176. For the most current workshop offerings, please visit http:// pathstohealthnm.net
