Project title:

Evaluation of a Self-management Program for Elderly with Chronic Disease in Macao

Person in charge:

Associate Professor Leong Sok Man, Amanda

Sponsor:

Macao Foundation

Brief information:

Targeting elderly patients with chronic diseases, this study explores the effect of the programme on management interference. The self-management programme incorporates chronic disease self-management education and peer support on the self-management of behaviour, confidence and health of the elderly patients.

Methodology:

Questionnaire survey

Subjects:

Macao citizens aged 60 or above with one or more chronic diseases

Period:

2012.01-2014.12