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The ‘Program for Rheumatic Independent Self-Management’ (PRISM) is an interdisciplinary programme that integrates group education and individualised treatment using the principles of self-management, adult learning, case management and self-efficacy enhancement. This study is a before–after evaluation of 57 individuals who attended PRISM. Outcome measures were selected to measure self-efficacy, disability, pain and ability to cope. The mean self-efficacy score increased immediately following the programme and this improvement was maintained at 6-month follow-up. Disability decreased from baseline to 6-month follow-up. There was a decrease in the mean level of pain from post-class to 6-month follow-up. All of these changes were statistically significant. These preliminary findings suggest that PRISM may be effective in enhancing self-efficacy, and reducing disability and pain.
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Received: 30 September 1998 / Accepted: 16 February 1999
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Alderson, M., Starr, L., Gow, S. et al. The Program for Rheumatic Independent Self-Management: A Pilot Evaluation. Clin Rheumatol 18, 283–292 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s100670050103
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s100670050103