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Table 1 Resources used in participant’s self-management

From: The patient’s voice: an exploratory study of the impact of a group self-management support program

Resource

Use post workshop* (n = 20)

Program’s impact on use post workshop** (n = 20)

 

used

not used

n/a

increased

decreased

no change

n/a

Health care resources

Family physician

85%

10%

5%

5%

15%

65%

15%

Dietician, nutritionist, etc.

35%

50%

15%

20%

-

45%

35%

Pharmacist

85%

15%

-

15%

5%

80%

-

Social support

Family

85%

5%

10%

15%

5%

70%

10%

Friends

75%

15%

10%

10%

5%

70%

15%

Physical activity resources

Group fitness

40%

35%

25%

15%

5%

25%

55%

Other physical activities

40%

25%

35%

25%

10%

10%

55%

Educational resources

Internet

60%

30%

10%

20%

-

50%

30%

Bookstore

65%

10%

25%

25%

-

45%

30%

Food and nutrition resources

Waiter/waitress

40%

35%

25%

10%

-

50%

40%

Health food store staff

60%

20%

20%

30%

-

40%

30%

Other food and nutrition resources

50%

15%

35%

30%

5%

20%

45%

  1. * Participants were asked to report on usage after the workshop within the 6 months prior to completing the survey.
  2. ** Participants were asked whether participation in the CDSMP had led to an increase, decrease or no change in their use of that resource.