EU-WISE

Prof. Anne Rogers

Scientific Coordinator of EU-WISE, based in the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Southampton, UK

Research field

Public Health, Diabetes, Social Networks

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Who?

“Just as the magic and spiritual fulfilment of the collective voice is my driver for singing in a choir, so harnessing the power of networks, collective experiences and the worlds of peoples’ everyday lives is the dynamic motivator of our teams research endeavour”, says Professor of Health Systems Implementation Anne Rogers.

Why?

Self-management support is an increasingly important component of chronic disease management. It can enhance well-being and reduce healthcare costs. However, current approaches may over-emphasise the role of the individual and underestimate the role of social networks and local community. EU-WISE aims to improve this situation.

What?

EU-WISE aims to help people with a chronic illness to better manage their disease. We have studied how healthcare systems, personal networks and local organisations can improve self-care. Next, we have developed EUGENIE, a method based on social network awareness. It helps diabetes patients to better manage their condition.

How?

“Our consortium brings together eight research partners from different European settings”, says Professor Rogers. The EUGENIE method is focused on the role that social networks play in long term condition management. It helps to increase patient access to resources and to improve support for health and well-being.

Linking networks and resources for enabling everyday living with diabetes

EU-WISE scientists have looked at the way in which personal and social networks and relationships can support manage long term conditions

EU-WISE scientists have looked at how the wider policy and socio-economic environment shapes resources and capacity to self-manage

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EU-WISE project website EU-WISE project flyer EUGENIE flyer European Patients Forum European Network on Patient Empowerment In Focus article 'Power to the patient' European diabetes research on www.HorizonHealth.eu

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Background image: EU-WISE

Portrait of the project coordinator: University of Southampton

Timeline (in chronological order): 1848: Wikimedia Commons