How do we take care of ourselves and live well when we have a chronic condition? Join us on Wednesday, October 5th to learn more about self management strategies, how to build skills and confidence to take charge of your needs and emotions, and how you can seek support from your healthcare team.

Speakers

Dr. Patrick McGowan, PhD

Patrick McGowan is a Professor with the School of Public Health and social Policy at the University of Victoria. His doctorate research was in Health Promotion under the supervision of Dr. Lawrence Green. 

Patrick’s research career over the last 30 years has focused on aspects of health education for persons experiencing chronic health conditions, particularly self-management. He has been implementing and researching effectiveness of self-management interventions with conditions such as: diabetes, arthritis, osteoarthritis, cancer and tuberculosis. As well, he has been researching the feasibility, viability, acceptability and effectiveness of the Stanford University community programs. This research is being conducted at the community level (including the aboriginal, Punjabi and Chinese communities), and at provincial, national, and international levels. Patrick is also involved in integrating self-management support into clinical settings.  

Dr. McGowan participates on provincial and federal and international committees. He is based in Delta, BC, where he directs the University of Victoria, Centre on Aging – Ladner Office.

Website: www.selfmanagementbc.ca