Self-management plans that are made to fit the needs of individuals have the potential to improve quality of life, confidence to self-manage, and other aspects of health. In today’s episode, Kelly Lendvoy speaks to Ellen Wang, Arthritis Research Canada trainee and ACE’s Programs Coordinator, about a study looking at research studies on the benefits of tailored self-management plans for arthritis and other chronic musculoskeletal conditions. 

Additional learning resource

• Infographic: Tailored Self-Management for Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions : What Does Research Reveal? 
• Poster : Effect of Tailored Self-Management Interventions on Health Outcomes in Individuals with Chronic Musculoskeletal Condition 
• Arthritis Society Canada: Self-management
• American College of Rheumatology : Self-Management for Patients Living with Rheumatic Conditions
• Take the ACE National Survey on Artificial Intelligence and Arthritis Care to share your thoughts about AI