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Follow the links below to find information on self managment of chronic diseases.
For information on self management of specific chronic conditions such as asthma, arthritis, and diabetes follow the links to those diseases from the Chronic Conditions and Injury [HealthInsite Topic Page]
Reviewed March 2009
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Self-harm
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The reasons people harm themselves are complicated. Self-harming usually does not mean that a person wants to commit suicide or that they are looking for attention.
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Sep 2009
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COPD: treatment and management - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Although COPD cannot be cured, there are measures that can be taken that should relieve symptoms, slow the disorder's progression and prevent complications.
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Apr 2009
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Taking care of your feet
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Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
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Foot care is important as foot problems are a common complication of diabetes. Your feet can be affected in two ways. Your blood supply may be affected, resulting in slower healing, and you may also lose some feeling in your feet due to nerve damage.
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Mar 2009
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Your guide to patient empowerment
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Patient empowerment simply means you acquire the knowledge to understand and take care of yourself. In other words - self manage your diabetes.
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Sep 2008
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Preventing foot ulcers
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Australian Prescriber
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Foot ulcers can occur in people who have lost sensation in their feet, have problems with their circulation and/or have foot deformities such as bunions or calluses. People with diabetes are at particular risk of developing foot ulcers.
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Aug 2008
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Preventing foot ulcers
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Australian Prescriber
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Foot ulceration is an unfortunate complication of a number of chronic diseases, especially diabetes mellitus. Patients with peripheral neuropathy, foot deformity or peripheral vascular disease have an increased risk of developing foot ulcers.
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Aug 2008
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Interventions for skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Three million persons are affected by nerve damage caused by leprosy (Hansen's disease) worldwide. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. About 30% of people with leprosy develop nerve damage that can lead ...
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Jul 2008
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Asthma and teenagers
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Better Health Channel
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Asthma affects about one in seven teenagers. Effective management of asthma can reduce its impact on study, sport and social activities.
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Jun 2008
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Action plan for eczema and care plan for eczema
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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The Eczema Action Plan and Eczema Care Plan aim to provide strategies to manage flare ups and to keep your or your child's skin in the best condition possible.
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Jun 2008
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Sharing Health Care Initiative (SHCI)
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Over the next four years the Sharing Health Care Initiative will expand the range and reach of quality evidence-based chronic disease interventions to support self-management in Australia.
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Jun 2008
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Sharing Health Care Initiative (SHCI)
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Over the next four years the Sharing Health Care Initiative will expand the range and reach of quality evidence-based chronic disease interventions to support self-management in Australia.
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Jun 2008
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Diabetes: audio fact sheets
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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The following audio fact sheets were recorded for Diabetes Australia-NSW by Vision Australia. They are made available for people with visual impairments, with low English literacy skills and users who listen to digital audio using an MP-3 Player.
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Apr 2008
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Blood glucose monitoring
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Blood glucose monitoring is recommended for all people with diabetes as it is a valuable diabetes management tool which can help to give you a sense of control and freedom. Regular testing of blood glucose levels (BGL) can reinforce your healthy lifestyle choices as well as inform you of your response to other factors.
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Mar 2008
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Asthma
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Many teenagers have asthma, or have had it when they were younger. Most people with asthma can do just about everything everyone else can.
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Nov 2007
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Self-management education for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterised by frequent day by day fluctuations and repeated severe exacerbations are common. The idea of self-management is to teach patients the skills needed to carry out medical regimens specific to ...
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Aug 2007
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Asthma Improvement Monitoring System - AIMS
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The Asthma Foundation of Victoria
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The Asthma Improvement Monitoring System (AIMS) allows you to monitor your asthma over time (daily, weekly, monthly, even yearly!) to identify any patterns in deterioration of your asthma symptoms and when you need to speak to your doctor.
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Aug 2007
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Self-management of chronic illness
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National Prescribing Service
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Learn about self-management of medicines for people with chronic disease.
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Jun 2007
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Individual patient education for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Nine studies involving 1359 participants met the inclusion criteria. Six studies compared individual education to usual care and three compared individual education to group education (361 participants). There were no long-term studies and overall the q...
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Apr 2007
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