Evaluation of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program With Low-Income, Urban, African American Older Adults

Abstract

A 1-group pretest–posttest design to assess for changes in outcomes at 10 weeks and 6 months was the method used to evaluate the standardized 6-session Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP) with low income, urban African American older adults. Participants included 153 older adults (primarily African American) with 1 or more chronic health conditions. Classes were provided in the community at senior citizen centers, senior housing, and churches. Significant improvements were noted in selected areas at 10 weeks and 6 months after the program completion. The CDSMP was feasible and well-received with the older adults who participated in the study.

This study was funded by The Barra Foundation, Inc., Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania.

Notes

This study was funded by The Barra Foundation, Inc., Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania.