Key result
CDSMP linked to better social function, doctor communication, and lower depression, especially in middle-aged adults.
Why the study?
Does the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) improve social/role activities, depression, and communication with doctors in adults aged 50 and older with chronic conditions?
Observational (n=1,012)
Yes
Does the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) improve social/role activities, depression, and communication with doctors in adults aged 50 and older with chronic conditions?
Effect estimate: d = 0.20 to 0.33 (middle-aged) and 0.10 to 0.21 (older)
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program significantly improves patient-reported outcomes such as depression, social role function, and physician communication, with greater benefits observed in middle-aged adults compared to older adults.
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CDSMP yields primary outcome gains in both age groups but possibly larger quality-of-life benefits for middle-aged; leaves open need for age-tailored delivery.
Ory et al. (2014) conducted an observational in Chronic conditions (n=1,012). Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) vs. Baseline (pre-post design) was evaluated on Social/role activities limitation, depression, and communication with doctors (d = 0.20 to 0.33 (middle-aged) and 0.10 to 0.21 (older)). The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program significantly improved social role function, communication with doctors, and depression at 12 months in both middle-aged and older adults, with larger effect sizes (d=0.20-0.33) in the middle-aged cohort.
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