The 2008 International Congress on Chronic Disease Self-Management will be held in Melbourne on 26-29 November.
With chronic disease now contributing up to 80% of the burden of disease and the majority of affected individuals caring for themselves, innovations in the management practices of people with chronic diseases are a national and international imperative.
Conference themes will centre around the greatest individual and public health opportunities to impact on chronic disease, bringing new insights and innovations to the discipline and generating the momentum to take the field forward.
- Website: www.cdsm2008.com
- Call for Abstract submissions close: 28th July 2008
- Early Bird registration close: 15th September 2008
- Contact: Melbourne Conference Management
- Union House, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010
- Tel: +61 3 8344 3682
- Email: cdsm2008@union.unimelb.edu.au
The conference is hosted by the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, Melbourne University, and will take place at the Hilton on the Park, Melbourne.
PROGRAM
- The conference will consist of one day of workshops followed by two days of presentations. These will include those showcasing innovations in Chronic Disease Self-management in a variety of contexts (disease groups and modes of intervention), proffered papers, and presentations from both Australian and international leaders in the field.
- The workplace – an untapped opportunity for Chronic Disease Self-management Innovations in Chronic Disease Self-management program content and delivery
- Optimising the role and impact of primary care
- The needs of indigenous people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Chronic Disease Self-management for young people
- Health Literacy: the foundation of self-care and self-management support
- Introduction of innovation - making Chronic Disease Self-management sustainable