A complex intervention of self-management for patients with COPD or CHF in primary care improved performance and satisfaction with regard to own selected activities; A longitudinal follow-up.

When designing a program, the patient's own difficulties must be taken into consideration if person-centred care is to be established. It is feasible to include both patients with COPD and CHF in the same group in PHC. Healthcare professionals need supervision in pedagogics during intervention in self-management.