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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Guest Editorial: Self-management - A new era dawns...

Sue Frendin

Australian Journal of Primary Health 9(3) 102 - 104
Published: 2003

Abstract

Chronic conditions are one of the greatest health challenges facing Australia in the 21st Century. It is estimated that currently around 2.5 million Australians have a chronic condition and by 2016 this will rise to 3.5 million. Evidence in Australia and overseas suggests that self-management programs can assist those with chronic conditions to improve their quality of life, by equipping them with knowledge, skills, and confidence to better manage disease-related problems.

https://doi.org/10.1071/PY03031

© La Trobe University 2003

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