In addition, a meta-analysis comparing didactic educational programmes with self-management educational programmes found that HRQOL improved more following self-management education [ 30].
However, the authors conclude that clinical trials that assess other self-management educational programmes for osteoarthritis might be warranted.
The findings of our study seem to have serious implications on both, asthma management and educational programmes for primary care physicians.
A range of self management and structured educational programmes exist which emphasise empowerment and the pivotal role of the person with diabetes [ 8- 11].
A phenomenographic analysis using interviews was conducted with three different groups of stakeholders, namely curriculum coordinator, teachers and students at 26 different educational institutions, providing three different types of educational programmes (ICT and Media, Management, Teacher Education).
The Scottish Intensive Care Society Trainee Committee has sought to address these deficits in training and reduce the burden of avoidable harm by incorporating sessions on tracheostomy management into its educational programme.
Any rehabilitation programme or intervention aimed at tackling secondary prevention of vascular events following a TIA or 'minor' stroke will be eligible for inclusion, for example, educational programmes, aerobic or exercise classes, self-management and lifestyle interventions.
60 System level interventions include simplification of drug instructions and dosing regimens, interactive online educational programmes, and complex interventions for the self management of chronic disease.
Instead, structured educational programmes have been developed to improve self-management of chronic disorders such as diabetes mellitus, employing a group approach to improve patient knowledge and aid disease management.
Educational programmes can help to promote knowledge about pain and pain management in older persons.
