What Is It?
This is the Spanish version of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program that was designed in Spanish for Spanish- speakers. Though similar to the English version, it was developed to be culturally appropriate. Spanish-speaking people with different chronic health problems attend this program. Workshops are facilitated by two trained certified and active program providers, one or both of whom are non-health professionals with a chronic disease themselves. All workshops are given in Spanish without translators.
Tomando Control de su Salud
Este es la versión en español del programa de autocuidado de enfermedades crónicas creada para hispanohablantes. Aunque similar a la versión en inglés, este programa fue desarrollado para ser culturalmente apropiado. Hispanohablantes que tienen enfermedades crónicas de salud asisten a este programa. Los talleres están facilitados por dos líderes cualificados, certificados y activos. Uno de ellos o los dos son promotores de salud, no son especialistas que trabajan en el campo de la salud, y así como los participantes ellos también tienen enfermedades crónicas. Todos los talleres se presentan en español sin la necesidad de traductores.
Who should attend Chronic Disease Self Management Education Programs?
The Living Healthy with Chronic Disease Self-Management Education workshops are designed to help people with chronic disease to gain self-confidence in their ability to control their symptoms and learn how their health problems affect their lives. Examples of chronic health problems include heart disease, lung disease, stroke, arthritis, and diabetes. People with different chronic health problems attend this program together; many people have more than one chronic condition. The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program will not conflict with existing programs or treatment as it is designed to enhance regular treatment and disease-specific education.
What are the components of Chronic Disease Self Management Education Programs?
Small-group, highly interactive workshops last for six weeks, meeting once a week for 2 ½ hours, and are facilitated by a pair of program providers, one or both of whom are non-health professionals with chronic diseases themselves.
The workshop topics include the following:
- How to deal with frustration, fatigue, pain, and isolation
- Ways to maintain and improve strength, flexibility, and endurance
- Managing medications
- How to communicate more effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
- Healthy eating