Evidence-Based Program: Better Choices, Better Health® (CDSMP) (Online, Asynchronous)
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Better Choices, Better Health® is an on-line interactive version of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP).
- Target audience: Adults with one or more chronic conditions.
- Health outcomes:
- Cost savings of $815 in the year post workshop
- Decrease in A1C for those with >9 on entry of 0.93% and 1.27% at 6 and 12 months post enrollment
- Lower depression
- Improved medication adherence
- Delivered by: 2 Trained lay leaders/facilitators
- Program type: Group
Better Choices Better Health is the best I’ve experienced in sharing how I feel and what I do in regards to my health. The BCBH has great support from other people like myself in my group with giving lots of support and encouragement. Ever since I was involved with BCBH I find myself thinking a lot of what was happening in my life and have a more positive attitude of how to start and end my day. It’s an eye opener for better things ahead. - BCBH Participant
- Format: Remote
- Program is offered on a dedicated website utilizing discussion boards and weekly lessons
- Approximately 25 people per workshop. All interactions between facilitator and participants take place online
- All information is private and anonymous
- Length: 6 weeks, about 2 hours per week, typically in 20 to 30-minute segments
- Training: Remote
- Professional required: No, mentor supports lay leader who facilitate the workshop
When I facilitate Better Choices Better Health I always receive much more that I ever provide in terms of support. Participants get so much out of BCBH, and they leave knowing they are not alone.- BCBH Leader
- Topic(s):
- Physical Activity
- Chronic Disease
- Medication Management
- Pain Management
- Contact: Katy Plant (kplant@canaryhealth.com)
- Resource: Frequently Asked Questions for Administration for Community Living Grantees Implementing Better Choices, Better Health Online
