
%0 Journal Article
%A Frendin, Sue 
%T Guest Editorial: Self-management - A new era dawns...
%J Australian Journal of Primary Health
%D 2003/08/01
%V 9
%N 3
%P 102-104
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/PY03031
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/PY03031 
%X Chronic conditions are one of the greatest health challenges facing Australia in the 21st Century. It is estimated that currently around 2.5 million Australians have a chronic condition and by 2016 this will rise to 3.5 million. Evidence in Australia and overseas suggests that self-management programs can assist those with chronic conditions to improve their quality of life, by equipping them with knowledge, skills, and confidence to better manage disease-related problems. 
