#SelfManagement

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

1 day ago

“I was cynical about joining the course… but I’m so glad I did.”

A safe space to talk, share, and be listened to.

Our self-management course is coming to Angus soon.

Join us 👉 bit.ly/4uiUbA6
#FeedbackFriday #ChronicPain #SelfManagement

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

2 days ago

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Are you working past your limits? Want to know more about pacing? 📺 bit.ly/3KXMBcc

#TherapeuticThursday #Pacing #SelfManagement #ChronicPain

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

3 days ago

An image of a women sitting on a sofa head in her hands looking confused with medication sitting in front of her.

Chronic pain can be confusing.

Understanding it can change everything. ✨

Join our free meetings to learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3suRNrn

#WonderWednesday #ChronicPain #SelfManagement

Sociocracy For All

@sociocracyforall.bsky.social

5 days ago

Those who like to (or have to) plan ahead with more lead time: we just listed our #sociocracy Academy cohort times for fall 2026.
Our flagship training begins on Sept 8 - in 2 cohorts at different times of day to cover all time zones.

www.sociocracyforall.org/academy/
#selfmanagement #leadership

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

5 days ago

Next St Andrews meeting will be online

Meetings details 👇

To register 👇
bit.ly/3suRNrn

#SelfManagement #ChronicPain #UnderstandingPain

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

5 days ago

Next Levenmouth meeting will be online

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To register 👇
bit.ly/3suRNrn

#UnderstandingPain #SelfManagement #ChronicPain

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

5 days ago

Next Kirkcaldy meeting will be online

Meetings details 👇

To register 👇
bit.ly/3suRNrn

#ChronicPain #SelfManagement #UnderstandingPain

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

5 days ago

Next Fife Wide meeting will be online

Meetings details 👇

To register 👇
bit.ly/3suRNrn

#UnderstandingPain #SelfManagement #ChronicPain

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

5 days ago

Next Dunfermline meeting will be online

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To register 👇
bit.ly/3suRNrn

#ChronicPain #SelfManagement #UnderstandingPain

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

5 days ago

Next Coatbridge meeting will be online

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To register 👇
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#UnderstandingPain #SelfManagement #ChronicPain

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

1 week ago

“I was reluctant to attend at first… then I realised I wasn’t alone. Now I have better control and understanding of my pain.”

You don’t have to face chronic pain alone.
Join our free meetings ➡️ bit.ly/3suRNrn

#FeedbackFriday #SelfManagement

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

1 week ago

Anxiety often prepares us for danger that hasn’t even happened.

The nervous system still flips into fight-or-flight – affecting our thoughts, feelings, behaviour and body.

#TherapeuticThursday #ChronicPain #SelfManagement

JMIR Publications

@jmirpub.bsky.social

1 week ago

Evaluating the Use of Generative AI Videos for Health Self-Management of Older Adults: Mixed Methods Study Background: Aging is a pressing global issue, and older adults need to build up their knowledge to manage their health. Insufficient self-efficacy and low acceptance of technology hinder their ability to use emerging technologies for self-management. Objective: This study explored the potential of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) videos in the health management of older adults. Methods: We developed a video-based GenAI prototype, AIHealthV. This study used a mixed methods approach, enrolling 20 older adult participants (aged 60 to 80 years) in 3 rounds of iterative workshops. Data collection included pre- and postquestionnaires, in-depth interviews, prompt text records, and the generated video content. Qualitative data were analyzed using the 6-stage reflexivity thematic analysis method by Braun and Clarke, and quantitative data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Results: The findings revealed that GenAI videos can enhance older adults’ self-efficacy and technology acceptance, reduce cognitive load, and simultaneously meet their health management needs. The multimodal content generated by GenAI makes health information more comprehensible and thus improves the accessibility of health knowledge. Following the workshop, the interaction between older adults and AIHealthV exhibits a trend of exploration, adaptation, and verification. Conclusions: Despite ethical, privacy, and usability concerns, AIHealthV has been proven to be beneficial in improving the health management capabilities of older adults. This paper also provides practical insights for developing artificial intelligence health tools tailored to older adults as GenAI tools continue to prevail.

New in JMIR Aging: Evaluating the Use of Generative AI Videos for Health Self-Management of Older Adults: Mixed Methods Study #GenerativeAI #HealthManagement #OlderAdults #SelfManagement #AgingResearch

Katey Howes

@kateywrites.bsky.social

1 week ago

In The Reindeer Remainders, feeling like the “extra” can bring big emotions. The story helps students reflect on how to handle disappointment in healthy ways.

#TheReindeerRemainders #SelfManagement #EmotionalRegulation
#BigFeelings #ElementarySEL
#KateyHowes

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

1 week ago

Pain affects life. Life affects pain. 🔄
Change one… change both.
Your brain is neuroplastic — you can retrain it to create safety and turn down pain.

Join our FREE meetings 👉 bit.ly/3suRNrn

#ChronicPain #SelfManagement #WonderWednesday

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

1 week ago

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Do you allow people to help?

#ChronicPain #MondayMotivation #SelfManagement

Jan R. Boehnke

@jrboehnke.bsky.social

1 week ago

- Despite an increase in both T1 & T2, we only found papers relating to T1DM (and only n=4).

- Experiences split into (i) general experience of #SelfManagement, and (ii) barriers and facilitators in their environment.

- All studies were conducted in Western/ #HIC countries.
#LMIC #GlobalHealth

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

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“The group is a lifeline to me.”

We love hearing this about our self-management meetings 💙

Free to attend – join us today ➡️ bit.ly/3suRNrn

#FeedbackFriday #SelfManagement #ChronicPain

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

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⏰ Do you prepare early… or wait until it’s too late?

A little planning can make a big difference when living with chronic pain.

#TherapeuticThursday #ChronicPain #SelfManagement

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Are you missing the 70%? 👀

Learn how to spot it and make it work for you.
Join our FREE meeting ➡️ bit.ly/3suRNrn

#WonderWednesday #ChronicPain #SelfManagement #Pacing

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Pain is not an 'it.

#ThoughtfulTuesday #Pain #ChronicPain #SelfManagement

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

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Flare-ups don’t start on flare-up days.

They start with how we manage pain every day. 💛

#MondayMotivation #SelfManagement #chronicpain

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Next Kirkcaldy meeting will be face to face

Venue details 👇

To register 👇
bit.ly/3suRNrn

#SelfManagement #ChronicPain #SelfSoothing

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Next Borders Wide meeting will be face to face

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To register 👇
bit.ly/3suRNrn

#ChronicPain #Pacing #SelfManagement

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Next Dumfries & Dumfries Wide meeting will be online

Meetings details 👇

To register 👇
bit.ly/3suRNrn

#Pacing #SelfManagement #ChronicPain

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Next Argyll & Bute Wide meeting will be online

Meetings details 👇

To register 👇
bit.ly/3suRNrn

#SelfSoothing #SelfManagement

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

“I feel less alone with my pain.” 💙

The power of self-management.

Join our Western Isles Course ➡️ bit.ly/3NGGKcA

#FeedbackFriday #ChronicPain #SelfManagement

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

An image of two photos side by side and the first photo is a women helping other people and the second photo is the women having time to herself.

Are you always last on your own list? 👀

It’s time to change that. 💛

#TherapeuticThursday #SelfManagement #ChronicPain

Pain Association Scotland

@painassocscotland.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Is your tank running on empty? ⛽️

Learn how to refill it with smart pacing.

Join our FREE meeting and take control 💛
👉 bit.ly/3suRNrn

#WonderWednesday #Pacing #SelfManagement #ChronicPain

JMIR Publications

@jmirpub.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Exploring Proof of Concept for a Novel Web-Based Self-Management Support Intervention for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Multimethod Study Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common chronic hormonal condition affecting 8%-13% of women and individuals assigned female at birth. Symptoms may include subfertility, menstrual, skin, and metabolic problems, with long-term health risks including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. PCOS has a significant negative impact on mental health, quality of life, and well-being. We explored proof of concept for a web-based self-management support intervention, “Hope PCOS,” designed to reduce anxiety and depression and increase positive well-being for women living with PCOS. Objective: We aim to pilot the intervention to test #feasibility for web-based recruitment and delivery, acceptability, and potential to reduce anxiety and depression and increase positive well-being. Methods: Women with PCOS were recruited via social media with support from a patient advocacy charity and offered places on a 6-session cohort of the intervention. In a pre-post design, participants reported depression (Patient Health Questionnaire 9-Items), anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Items), well-being (Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale), hope (SHS [State Hope Scale]), and gratitude (GQ-6 [Gratitude Questionnaire]) at baseline and 6 weeks. All participants who accessed 3 or more sessions were invited to a follow-up qualitative interview to explore user experience. Data from 8 interviews were thematically analyzed, and pre-post data were explored with descriptive statistics. Results: A total of 63 eligible women responded and were given access to the intervention. Three withdrew, leaving a baseline sample of 60, aged 20-58 (median 30, IQR 25-36) years. Further, 48 of the 60 started, of whom 46% (22/48) completed at least 3 sessions, and 29% (14/48) completed all 6. Additionally, 8 women (aged 25-38, median 29, IQR 26-35) years who completed between 3 and 6 sessions reported acceptability and experiences in exit interviews, including prioritizing self-care, developing a self-management mindset, setting motivating goals, improved mental health, self-compassion, reduced shame, openness about PCOS, preparedness for future health concerns, and continuing practice to consolidate behavior change. Furthermore, 11 women aged 25-43 (median 31, IQR 27-37) years, who completed 1-6 sessions (median 6, IQR 6-6), completed pre- and postintervention outcomes. Descriptive quantitative analysis indicated decreases in anxiety and depression and increases in hope agency, hope pathways, and gratitude. There was a meaningful (≥3 points) increase in well-being. Among patients with baseline and follow-up data, 73% (8/11) met clinical caseness for depression at baseline and 36% (4/11) post intervention. Conclusions: We explored proof of concept. Web-based recruitment and delivery online were feasible. We detected early signs of acceptability and potential benefits for anxiety, depression, and positive well-being that warrant testing in a controlled trial. Future research should assess the #feasibility of a randomized controlled trial to evaluate effectiveness, acceptability, and cost-effectiveness. Trial Registration:

JMIR Formative Res: Exploring Proof of Concept for a Novel Web-Based Self-Management Support Intervention for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Multimethod Study #PCOS #PolycysticOvarySyndrome #WomensHealth #MentalHealth #SelfManagement