[AVBC 2025] Effectiveness of Layperson-Led Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme in Singapore
Care Continuum
Workforce Transformation
Appropriate & Value-based Care Conference
National University Health System
10 November 2025
To understand the effectiveness of CDSMP conducted by laypersons (non-clinical) facilitators. CDSMP facilitated by non-clinical manpower demonstrated effectiveness in improving health outcomes and achieving participant.
Year Submitted: 2025
Published Date: 10 November 2025
Tags: Care Continuum, Workforce Transformation, Chronic Care, Self Care, Population Health, Community Health, Preventive Care, Patient Education, Informal Workforce Transformation, Patient, Caregiver
About this Content
Aims
To understand the effectiveness of CDSMP conducted by laypersons (non-clinical) facilitators.
Background
Chronic diseases pose a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide, including Singapore. While self-management workshops like the Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme (CDSMP) have shown promise in improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare utilization, such programmes are often led by clinical facilitators and the effectiveness when led by non-clinical facilitators in Singapore remains understudied.
Methods
CDSMP is an evidence-based self-management programme that aims to equip participants with self-management skills and empower them to manage their health. Workshop structure: 6 weekly 2 hours sessions. Facilitated by 2 trained leaders, with a maximum of 14 participants per run. 7 workshop runs were conducted from May 2023 to July 2024 for a total of 96 participants. 80% of the sessions were conducted by non-clinical facilitators. Self-reported questionnaires were administered before and after the workshop to assess baseline characteristics, perceived health status, programme effectiveness, and participant satisfaction.
Results
Upon workshop completion, participants reported increased physical activity time and confidence in self-management. Participants reported high satisfaction (mean: 4.1 out of 5) and willingness to endorse the workshop (mean: 8 out of 10). In addition, 84% reported that the benefits gained extended to their loved ones and community.
Conclusion
CDSMP facilitated by non-clinical manpower demonstrated effectiveness in improving health outcomes and achieving participant satisfaction.
Lessons Learnt
CDSMP facilitated by non-clinical manpower demonstrated effectiveness in improving health outcomes and achieving participant satisfaction. This demonstrates potential for community-driven patient empowerment which can involve training of the public to take on roles as health advocates in the community.
Keywords
Chronic Disease, Self-Management, Community Health, Patient Empowerment
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Alexandra Hospital, National University Health System |
Platform(s) | Appropriate & Value-based Care Conference |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | General Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Chong Guan Sheng Keith |
Project Member(s) | Charmaine Loong |
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Chong Guan Sheng Keith - keith_gs_chong@nuhs.edu.sg