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. 2016 Apr;33(2):167-71.
doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmw007.

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: the experience of frequent users of health care services and peer leaders

Catherine Hudon  1 , Maud-Christine Chouinard  2 , Fatoumata Diadiou  3 , Danielle Bouliane  3 , Mireille Lambert  3 , Émilie Hudon  4
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The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: the experience of frequent users of health care services and peer leaders

Catherine Hudon et al. Fam Pract. 2016 Apr.

Abstract

Background: Large amount of evidence supports the contribution of the Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) to a global chronic disease management strategy. However, many studies have suggested further exploring of the factors influencing acceptance and completion of participants in this program.

Objective: This study aimed to describe and examine factors associated with acceptance and completion rates of the CDSMP among frequent users of health care services, and to highlight the experience of patients and peer leaders who facilitated the program.

Methods: A descriptive design with mixed sequential data was used. Acceptance and completion rates were calculated and their relationship with patient characteristics was examined in regression analysis (n = 167). Interviews were conducted among patients who accepted (n = 11) and refused (n = 13) to participate and with the program coordinator. Focus groups were held with the seven peer leaders who facilitated the program. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.

Results: Of the 167 patients invited, 60 (36%) accepted to participate in the program. Group format was the most frequent reason to decline the invitation to participate. Twenty-eight participants (47%) completed the program. Participants who dropped out during the program raised different reasons such as poor health and too much heterogeneity among participants. Factors such as location, schedule, content, group composition and facilitation were considered as important elements contributing to the success of the program.

Conclusion: The CDSMP could therefore be considered as a self-management support option for this vulnerable clientele, while taking measures to avoid too much heterogeneity among participants to improve completion rates.

Keywords: Chronic disease; Stanford.; frequent users; mixed-method; primary health care; program evaluation; self-management; support group.

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