Challenging Arthritis
Challenging Arthritis
One of the lay-led self-management health initiatives in England, under the Expert Patient Programmes, which was started in 1994 and is still active.Goals
• Pain management
• Medication: Assesses treatment or alternative therapy
• Exercise: Why and “How to”
• Communication skills: Explaining feelings and your needs
• Emotional support
• Action plan: Setting one’s own action plan and working towards personal goals