MEAF – Middle East Arthritis Self-Management Program

Self-management workshops represent a promising strategy for treating chronic conditions-moving beyond education to teaching individuals to actively identify challenges and solve problems associated with their illness. Self-management also shows potential as an effective paradigm across the prevention spectrum
It incorporates the psychological and social management of living with a chronic illness.

The patient must acquire knowledge about their disease, modify behavior, and use strategies proactively to reduce discomfort; Self-management sessions can help patients develop the confidence to deal with disease-related problems and maintain behavioral changes to maximize well-being.

Why Self-Management for
Rheumatoid Arthritis Warriors

Self-management has been defined by Barlow and colleagues (2002, p.178) as “the individual’s ability to manage the symptoms, treatment, physical and psychosocial consequences, and Lifestyle changes inherent in living with a chronic condition”.

Thus, self-management is more than simply adhering to treatment guidelines.