A Randomised Control Trial of the Flinders Model of Self-Management support for older Australians with complex chronic diseases, and their carers.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Cardiovascular disease (including: ischaemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease/stroke, peripheral vascular disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension).; Respiratory (including: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).; Musculoskeletal (including: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, other arthritis, osteoporosis, chronic back pain).; Psychological (including: depression, anxiety, insomnia).; Digestive (including: gastro-oesophageal reflux disease).; Kidney disease; Diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2).; Non-end stage cancers.; Public Health - Health promotion/education

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000726257
• Lead Sponsor: Flinders University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-08-24
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 254

Inclusion Criteria

Participants will be aged 60 years or older with two or more of the following types of chronic conditions:
- Cardiovascular (including: ischaemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease/stroke, peripheral vascular disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension);
- Respiratory (including: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease);
- Musculoskeletal (including: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, other arthritis, osteoporosis, chronic back pain);
- Psychological (including: depression, anxiety, insomnia);
- Digestive (including: gastro-oesophageal reflux disease);
- Kidney disease
- Diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2); and
- Cancer.

Exclusion Criteria

Participants will not be eligible for the study if they:
- Have a clinically dominant disease likely to shorten life expectancy (e.g. late stage cancer)
- Are unable to comprehend English.
- Suffer from significant cognitive impairment.
- Are severely depressed.
- Are currently actively involved in a Chronic Disease Self-Management (CDSM) program.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified