Arthritis Self-Management
The Arthritis Self-Management Program, also known as the Arthritis Self-Help Course, was the first patient education program developed at the Stanford Patient Education Research Center. The two hour workshop is held once a week for six weeks. Subjects covered include:
- Techniques to deal with problems such as pain, fatigue, frustration 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
- Getting a good night's sleep
Get in Touch
Stanford Patient Education Research Center
1000 Welch Road
Suite 204
Palo Alto, CA 94304
United States (US)
self-management@stanford.edu
(650) 723-7935
What People are Saying
A helpful segment of the class was the emphasis on exercise. Trial and new choices helped me develop a plan!
Program Details
Settings/Facilities
Community settings such as senior centers, churches, libraries and hospitals.
Duration
Two hours, once a week, for six weeks
Program Costs
Costs Include
Outcomes
Subjects who took the Program, when compared to those who did not, ASMP participants reduced their pain, sometimes reduced disability, improved quality-of-life, and reduced utilization of medical services. These benefits lasted for at least four years.
Materials
Staffing
Facilitated by two trained leaders, one or both of whom are non-health professionals with arthritis themselves
Individual vs. Group
Small Group
Mode
In-person
Data Requirements
Languages
English
