With a rising ageing population, management of chronic diseases will take on increasing importance in Singapore. Current evidence point to self-management as one of the most effective strategies in chronic disease management. Self-management involves getting the client to take active responsibility for their own health and well-being. With extensive experience, research and publications, Professor Tanya Packer is one of the leading experts in this field.
This 2-day workshop aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills of designing self-management programme for use with your client population. Professor Tanya Packer will go through the existing protocols and identify the key ingredients in successful self-management programmes. You will also be exposed to useful outcome measures that can be used for programme evaluation.
Topics | Objectives |
Use of Self-Management in Chronic Conditions | Articulate the evidence for use of self-management in persons with chronic diseases |
Self-Management Principles and Processes | Apply the theories underpinning self-management principles and processes |
Self-Management Programmes | Identify key ingredients in successful self-management programmes |
Self-Management Programmes Evaluation | Select various tools for outcome measures and programme evaluation |
Management of Chronic Conditions | Examine pain management, fatigue management and anxiety management programmes for chronic conditions |
Designing Self-Management Interventions | Identify key factors when designing self-management interventions for chronic conditions |
Healthcare professionals who work in the related field of practice:
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who:
Day 1
Time | Topics |
8:30 am | Registration and Introduction |
9:00 am |
What is Self-Management? When and Why the Approach is Part of Care?
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10:30 am | Tea Break |
11:00 am |
Determining Clients' Needs
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12:30 pm | Lunch |
1:30 pm |
Selecting the Right Outcomes
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3:00 pm | Tea Break |
3:30 pm |
Planning the Logistics and the Delivery - Ingredients of Successful Programmes
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5:30 pm | End of Day 1 |
Day 2
Time | Topics |
8:30 am | Registration & Introduction |
9:00 am |
Selecting the Right Content
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10:30 am | Tea Break |
11:00 am |
Selecting the Right Content
|
12:30 pm |
Lunch |
1:30 pm |
Techniques for Therapists and Facilitators
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3:00 pm | Tea Break |
3:30 pm |
Techniques for Therapists and Facilitators
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4:45 pm | Assessment, Q&A and Summary |
5:30 pm | End of Day 2 |
Category | Full Fee | After SF Funding | After SF Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy |
Singapore Citizen (Below 40) / Singapore PR | $385.20 | Not Eligible | |
Singapore Citizen (40 & above) | $145.20 | ||
Non-Singaporeans | $1,284.00 | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Venue | SIT@Dover, University Services Centre, SR1C |
Time | 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM |
Date |
09 Oct 2018 (Tue) to 10 Oct 2018 (Wed) |