Chronic Disease Self-Management Improved with Enhanced Self-Efficacy

Kathleen Farrell, Mona N. Wicks and Judy C. Martin
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Kathleen Farrell: Murray State University
Mona N. Wicks: University Tennessee Health Science Center
Judy C. Martin: Memphis & Shelby County Health Department

Clinical Nursing Research, 2004, vol. 13, issue 4, 289-308

Abstract: This pilot study used a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design to examine if participation in a chronic disease self-management program (CDSMP) improved self-efficacy, self-efficacy health, and self-management behaviors in anunderserved, poor, rural population. The sample, recruited from two clinics in a south central state, consisted of 48 adults (59.70 11.22 years) and was 79.2% Caucasian (n = 38) and 20.8% (n = 10) African American. Trained lay leaders with chronic illnesses directed the interactive CDSMP based on Bandura’s selfefficacy theory that included strategies for personal exercise program development, cognitive symptom management, problem solving, and communication skills. Program-specific paper-and-pencil instruments were completed prior to and immediately after completion of the 6-week program. Significant improvements (p

Keywords: chronic disease; self-management program; self-efficacy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004
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DOI: 10.1177/1054773804267878

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