Julie H. Barlow

TL;DR: The literature reviewed was assessed in terms of the nature of the self-management approach and the effectiveness and findings were discussed under the headings of chronic conditions targeted, country where intervention was based, type of approach (e.g. format, content, tutor, setting), outcomes and effectiveness.

TL;DR: These are the first recommendations for exercise in hip and knee OA to clearly differentiate research evidence and expert opinion and to guide health-care practitioners.

TL;DR: Evidence from meta-analyses shows that children were at slightly elevated risk of psychosocial distress, although only a minority experience clinical symptomatology, and the need to extend the evidence base for psychossocial well-being of children, parents and siblings is highlighted.

TL;DR: The findings suggest that the ASMP is effective in promoting improvements in perception of control, health behaviours and health status, when delivered in UK settings.

TL;DR: The self management of arthritis programme reduced anxiety and improved participants' perceived self efficacy to manage symptoms, but it had no significant effect on pain, physical functioning, or contact with primary care.