Sorting through the evidence for the arthritis self management program and the chronic disease self management program : executive summary of ASMP/CDSMP meta-analyses

Meta-analyses were conducted to examine the specific effects of two self-management education programs developed at Stanford University, Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) and Arthritis Self-Management Program (ASMP). Each meta-analysis combined the results of more than 20 studies of the intervention. In contrast to previous chronic disease self management meta-analyses, these analyses looked at each intervention program in isolation, combined both randomized controlled studies with longitudinal program evaluations, and looked at a wide range of health outcomes. The results of the meta-analyses documented decreases in pain, depression, fear and frustration, and increases in energy, exercise and confidence in ability to manage chronic conditions.Prepared by ICF Macro under contract # 200-2007-2003 from CDC and contract for services dated 4-12-10 from Arthritis Foundation.Background -- Methods -- Key findings: Arthritis Self-Management Program (ASMP); Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP); Analysis of participant and implementation factors -- Strengths, limitations, and discussion -- Excerpts from the full technical report: Arthritis Self-Management Program (ASMP) English-speaking small group; Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) English-speaking small group.U60/CCU30301