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Effectiveness Of Moving On: An Australian Designed Generic Self-Management Program For People With A Chronic Illness, A Williams, L Bloomfield, E Milthorpe, D Aspinall, K Filocamo, T Wellsmore, N Manolios, U Jayasinghe, M Harris
Effectiveness Of Moving On: An Australian Designed Generic Self-Management Program For People With A Chronic Illness, A Williams, L Bloomfield, E Milthorpe, D Aspinall, K Filocamo, T Wellsmore, N Manolios, U Jayasinghe, M Harris
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Background: This paper presents the evaluation of “Moving On”, a generic self-management program for people with a chronic illness developed by Arthritis NSW. The program aims to help participants identify their need for behavior change and acquire the knowledge and skills to implement changes that promote their health and quality of life.
Method: A prospective pragmatic randomised controlled trial involving two group programs in community settings: the intervention program (Moving On) and a control program (light physical activity). Participants were recruited by primary health care providers across the north-west region of metropolitan Sydney, Australia between June 2009 and October 2010. …