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National Study of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: A Brief Overview

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP), a peer-led, community-based intervention that helps people with chronic conditions learn how to manage and improve their health, focuses on common challenges such as pain management, nutrition, exercise, medication use, emotions, and communicating with doctors. 

This summary of a study of nearly 1,200 CDSMP participants highlights some key improvements in health and well-being.

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