Kate R. Lorig, RN, Dr PH, Professor, Director Patient Education Research Center, Stanford University School of Medicine

      This session will begin with a formal presentation including the definition of self-management, the key methods of enhancing self-efficacy, and an overview of the Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs (both small group and Internet based). A brief needs assessment in which the participants will decide the topics to be covered in the workshop will also be included.
      After this presentation you will be able to:

• Define self-management and self-efficacy.
• Differentiate self-management from patient education.
• Indicate four means for enhancing self-efficacy.
• Define self-tailoring and assist patients in making self-tailored action plans.