Chronic Condition Programs

The Foundation’s Shared Decision-Making® programs on how to manage chronic conditions.

Coping with Chronic Pain by Taking an Active Role

Many people struggle for years with chronic pain that has no known medical cure. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t effective options to help people live better, despite their chronic pain. To help people work with their health care providers to develop a plan that can improve their quality of life, the Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Living Better with Chronic Pain. Continue reading →

Living with Diabetes

A diagnosis of diabetes can be overwhelming, as it impacts many aspects of life. While traditional diabetes educational materials focus on blood sugar measurement and management, it’s also important to give individuals with type 2 diabetes an evidence-based approach to make and maintain lifestyle changes. To this end, the Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Living with Diabetes: Making Lifestyle Changes to Last a Lifetime. Continue reading →

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Managing Chronic Low Back Pain

Chronic low back pain can limit one’s ability to perform normal daily activities at home and at work, and may cause or exacerbate stress, depression and/or other health concerns. To help individuals understand low back pain and develop an individual recovery plan, the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Chronic Low Back Pain: Managing Your Pain and Your Life. Continue reading →

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Making a Good Night’s Sleep a Priority

At one point or another we have all experienced trouble sleeping, but for some it becomes an ongoing problem that affects quality of life. To help individuals with chronic insomnia, the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Sleeping Better: Help for Long-Term Insomnia. Continue reading →

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Living with Coronary Heart Disease

A diagnosis of heart disease is life-changing. So, what is the best way to live longer and better manage your symptoms? To answer these questions, the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Living with Coronary Heart Disease. Continue reading →