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Research evidence on the effectiveness of self care support.

  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    12 December 2007
  • Gateway reference:
    8534
  • Pages:
    160
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

This document provides an evidence base on the effectiveness of self care support, such as information, self care support devices, self care skills training and self care support networks in the care of people with long term health conditions, short term ailments and among those taking initiatives to stay healthy.

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