English 
简体中文 Self-Management
Objectives:
At the end of the session, the participant will have:
- An understanding of self-management and its role in the management of lung disease.
- An understanding of the relationship between self-management and behaviour change.
- Knowledge of the benefits of self-management.
- Identified areas for improvement in self-management.
- Developed a plan to improve self-management of their chronic
lung disease.
Facilitator
This session may be facilitated by a respiratory nurse, psychologist, social worker or physiotherapist.
| Topic | Content | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Self-Management | What is self-management? What self-management is not. How is self-management related to behaviour change and management of lung disease? Whose responsibility is it? Self-management should include more than simply managing physical symptoms. It should also include physical activity, mental health and other comorbidities. |
Topic 1 of the Better Living with your Lung Disease series 'Managing Your Lung Disease' Better Living with COPD (Chapter 5) COPD-X Plan (Ref 17-20) |
| Consequences / Benefits |
Consequences of failure to self-manage. Benefits of self-management. | COPD-X Plan |
| Self-Management Skills | Identifying individual learning and skill acquisition needs, health beliefs and enhancing motivation Personalised goal setting (SMART) The role of self-monitoring and self-treatment in self-management. Barriers to self-management Personal and external resources to facilitate self-management |
COPD-X Plan COPD Self-Management Plan Use motivational communication (based on motivational interviewing) ref 21 |
| Further Principles of Self-Management | Knowledge. Involvement. Planning. Monitoring. Managing impact. Choices. Responsibility / empowerment. Motivation. Habit Formation. | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease self-management plan. C.O.P.E. Module 3 Effective Management of Chronic Conditions |
| Practical Application | Self-management exercise. | Better Living with Exercise Your Personal Guide |
| Summary and Discussion | Self-management plans. Group generation of ideas to improve self-management. | Action plans for exacerbations. Action plans to maintain physical and psychological well-being, and prevent exacerbations Lung Foundation |
