17th Annual Chronic Diseases Network Conference: "Self Management: A Partnership Approach”.

Chronic conditions account for over 70% of Australia’s burden of disease, and this is expected to increase to 80% by 2020. In response, the Australian Government has introduced the National Chronic Disease Strategy, with Self Management a key action area.

The NT Chronic Conditions Self Management Framework states that Self management is about the client and their family/carers working in partnership with their health care provider to:

• understand their conditions and various treatment options,

• negotiate a plan of care,

• engage in activities that protect and promote health,

• monitor and manage the symptoms and signs of the conditions,

• and manage the impact of the condition on physical functioning, emotions and interpersonal relationships.

The conference will explore this partnership approach to the self management of chronic conditions.