Manage Your Chronic Disease (MyCD) Program
Put Life Back in Your Life
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)/Manage Your Chronic Disease (MyCD) Program can help people gain the self-confidence necessary to take part in maintaining their health and managing their chronic health conditions.
What is the MyCD Program?
The CDMSP/MyCD Program was developed at Stanford University. Results of the research conducted on the MyCD Program earned the program the “evidence-based” title and allows participants to get predictably positive results if they attend regularly. This peer-led education program is delivered in community settings such as senior and community centers, churches, libraries and hospitals. The program is for adults of all ages with various chronic conditions such as: diabetes, arthritis, asthma, heart disease, depression, hypertension or any other ongoing or long-term health condition(s). Their family, friends and caregivers are also welcome.
View a video of the National Council on Aging Chronic Disease
Self-Management Program, known as MyCD in New Mexico.
Program Length
Small groups of participants (usually 10-15) meet 2½ hours, once a week for six weeks. Workshops are offered FREE of charge.
Essential program components and activities…
These highly interactive workshops are led by pairs of trained leaders, most of whom have chronic conditions themselves and have successfully adopted the techniques taught in the program. The workshops cover skill-building techniques to deal with challenges such as:
- Frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation
- Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance
- Appropriate use of medications
- Communicating effectively with health professionals, family and friends
- Eating healthy
Program Effectiveness…
A 2008 review by CDC and the National Council on Aging found that the CDSMP consistently results in:
- Greater energy/reduced fatigue
- More exercise
- Fewer social role limitations
- Better psychological well‐being
- Enhanced partnerships with physicians
- Improved health status
- Greater self efficacy
A number of these significant improvements persist over a two-year period. There is also evidence that the program results in more appropriate use of healthcare resources and reductions in healthcare expenditures.
Who do I contact for more information on MyCD workshops?
For more information on becoming a leader or participating in a workshop please call the Arthritis Program at 505.841.5819.
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