A self-management education program significantly improved psychosocial functioning at 12 months compared to control in older adults with heart disease, with effects varying by gender.
RCT (n=324)
randomly assigned
Does a self-management education program improve functional health status in older adults with heart disease?
A self-management education program based on self-regulation principles significantly improves psychosocial functioning in older adults with heart disease at 12 months.
This paper presents findings from the evaluation of a self-management education program based on self-regulation principles. Older men and women (N = 324) were randomly assigned to program and control groups. Outcomes were measured using the Sickness Impact Profile. Twelve months following baseline data collection, psychosocial functioning of program participants was significantly better than that of controls. Different program effects were noted when results were analyzed by participant gender.
Clark et al. (1992) conducted an RCT in Heart Disease (n=324). Self-management education program vs. Control was evaluated on Psychosocial functioning measured using the Sickness Impact Profile. A self-management education program significantly improved psychosocial functioning at 12 months compared to control in older adults with heart disease, with effects varying by gender.