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A Widespread Self-management Education Program to Reduce Health Disparities in African American Women With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Chronic Disease Self-management Program (CDSMP) for Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic. Completed, enrolled 699 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this research is to examine whether the Chronic Disease Self-management Program (CDSMP) would improve health outcomes and reduce health care use in African American women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The CDSMP is a generic, evidence-based self-management education program that has been shown to help people with chronic conditions to take control of their health problems. This study focuses on African American women with SLE because the CDSMP has not been widely studied in this population.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The CDSMP consists of 6 weekly classes of two and a half hours each one, for six weeks. A group of 10-16 people with different chronic conditions attend the classes together. Classes are facilitated by two certified leaders, one or both of whom are non-health professionals with chronic diseases. The workshop covers topics such as: 1) how to deal with frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation, 2) exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance, 3) communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals, 4) nutrition, 5) decision making, 6) appropriate use of medications and how to evaluate new treatments. Participants receive a companion book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, and an audio relaxation CD, Relaxation for Mind and Body.