Tomando Control de su Salud (Spanish Chronic Disease Self-Management Program)

An Evidence-Based Practice

Description

Tomando Control de su Salud is a workshop conducted in Spanish to help Spanish speakers with chronic health problems effectively manage their conditions. The program meets once a week for six weeks in community settings, such as senior centers, churches, libraries, and hospitals. Two trained leaders, at least one of whom has a chronic disease themselves, guide participants through the two-and-a-half hour sessions each week. Each participant receives a copy of the companion book, an audio relaxation tape, and an audio exercise tape with booklet to supplement the material covered during the workshop sessions. This program is similar to the Stanford School of Medicine's Chronic Disease Management Program, but is developed separately and presents materials in a culturally appropriate manner.

The workshop covers techniques for managing problems associated with chronic diseases, such as pain, fatigue, and frustration. Participants are also taught how to eat healthfully, exercise appropriately, communicate effectively, and use medications properly, among other important skills. The classes are highly participative and allow participants to show mutual support and develop confidence in their abilities to manage their health.

Goal / Mission

Tomando Control de su Salud is a group workshop that educates Latino individuals with chronic conditions on techniques to help them manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.

Results / Accomplishments

Tomando Control de su Salud was evaluated in a randomized controlled trial of Latinos with heart disease, lung disease, or type 2 diabetes. The program was found to be effective at improving the health of participants and reducing emergency room use. At both four months and one year, participants demonstrated statistically significant (p<0.05) improvements in health status, health behavior, and self-efficacy, along with significantly fewer emergency room visits.

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
Stanford School of Medicine
Primary Contact
selfmanagementresource
PO Box 219
Aptos CA 95001
(650) 242-8040
smrc@selfmanagementresource.com
https://selfmanagementresource.com/programs/small-...
Topics
Health / Heart Disease & Stroke
Health / Diabetes
Health / Other Conditions
Organization(s)
Stanford School of Medicine
Source
Self-Management Resource Center
Date of publication
2003
Location
USA
For more details
https://selfmanagementresource.com/programs/small-...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14639082
Target Audience
Racial/Ethnic Minorities

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  1. The program description includes at a minimum: the sponsoring organization, program goals, program implementation steps, and outcomes that have demonstrated program success in achieving the program goal in one or more localities.
  2. The results from an evaluation of the program include quantitative measures showing improvement in the outcome(s) of interest after the implementation of the program (i.e. increase in smoking cessation, not just the delivery of a smoking cessation program). The outcome measure(s) is/are compared at relevant time periods before and after the intervention or program implementation. Alternatively, the evaluation study compares the outcome(s) between an intervention group and an appropriate control group.
  3. The study is of peer-review quality and presents numbers in a scientific manner; measurements of precision and reliability are included (e.g. confidence intervals, standard errors), results from statistical tests show a significant difference or change in the outcome measure(s), and relevant point estimates and p-values are presented. Note: if the results from an evaluation of a program are presented in a scientific manner and the outcome measure is improved compared to the baseline measurement or the control group but the difference is not statistically significant, the practice is classified as effective and not evidence-based.