Recruitment for on-line self-management study
Recruitment for on-line self-management study
The Stanford School of Medicine in Palo Alto, CA, is recruiting participants to determine the effectiveness of an on-line program designed for people living in the United States with heart disease, lung disease, or diabetes. Study participants will be randomly assigned to the program or to a control group.
The on-line program teaches the skills needed in the day to day management of chronic disease. It lasts six weeks and is done entirely on the Internet with participants choosing the days and times that are most convenient for them. All levels of computer expertise are welcome; however, participants will need access to the Internet and an active e-mail account to join. Participation requires logging on two to three times a week for six weeks for a total of one to two hours a week.
Two trained moderators facilitate workshops and one or both of them are peers with a chronic health condition themselves. Topics covered include techniques to deal with problems, such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance; appropriate use of medications; communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; healthy eating; making informed treatment decisions; disease related problem solving; and advanced directives.
Participants for the study can register or get more information at http://healthyliving.stanford.edu or call (800) 366-2624.
The Stanford School of Medicine in Palo Alto, CA, is recruiting participants to determine the effectiveness of an on-line program designed for people living in the United States with heart disease, lung disease, or diabetes.Subscribe Now for Access
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