Perceptions, needs and preferences of chronic disease self-management support among men experiencing homelessness in Montreal.

Objective: This study explored the perceptions, needs and preferences for chronic disease self- management (SM) and SM support among men experiencing homelessness.

Design: A qualitative interpretive approach was used. Eighteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 homeless men with a chronic disease at an emergency overnight shelter of Welcome Hall Mission (WHM) in Montreal, Quebec.

The Effectiveness of Self-Management Interventions for Individuals with Low Health Literacy and/or Low Income: A Descriptive Systematic Review.

Background: With the burden of chronic illness increasing globally, self-management is a crucial strategy in reducing healthcare costs and increasing patient quality of life. Low income and low health literacy are both associated with poorer health outcomes and higher rates of chronic disease. Thus, self-management represents an important healthcare strategy for these populations.