Positive Self-Management Program for HIV +
The Positive Self-Management Program (PSMP) is a workshop for people living with HIV. Over the six 2.5 hour-long sessions (1 session/week for 7 weeks), participants learn about:
- How to best integrate medication regimens into daily life so they can be taken consistently
- Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fear, fatigue, pain and isolation
- Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
- Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
- Nutrition
- Evaluating symptoms
- Advanced directives
- How to evaluate new or alternative treatments
The Positive Self-Management Program will not conflict with existing programs or treatment. It is designed to enhance regular treatment and HIV-specific education. The program gives participants the skills to coordinate all the things needed to manage their health, as well as to help them keep active in their lives.
Get in Touch
Self-Management Resource Center
Palo Alto, CA 94304
United States (US)
smrc@selfmanagementresource.com
650-242-8040
What People are Saying
“It has been a very useful course because it has helped me a great deal. I feel better about myself and am making better use of my time”
Program Details
Settings/Facilities
All organizations must hold a license. Community settings such as community centers, churches, libraries and hospitals
Duration
2.5 hour sessions held once a week for six weeks
Program Costs
For fees, please see the SMRC website. Other costs include training of leaders, manuals for leaders, and participant materials.
Costs Include
Outcomes
Patients randomized to the PSMP were found to have improvements in their symptoms in the original developmental study. More recently, we have found that HIV patients in PSMP who are using antiretroviral medications have significantly better medication adherence and have better HIV suppression in the blood after 6 months. In spite of this, they have no more side effects than non-PSMP participants.
Materials
Living a Healthy Life with HIV 4th Edition
Staffing
Facilitated by two trained leaders, one or both of whom are non-health professionals with HIV.
Individual vs. Group
Small Group
Mode
In-person
Data Requirements
Annual report on number of workshops and number of people served.
Languages
PSMP is available in English, Spanish, and Japanese
