IRCT2015090513092N9 IRCT 2016-04-20 vice chancellor for research Bushehr University Of Medical Sciences Effect of Self Management Empowerment Model on sense of coherence and Self Efficacy Of Retired Elderly with chronic disease Effect of Self Management Empowerment Model on sense of coherence and Self Efficacy Of Retired Elderly with chronic disease 2016-04-16 anticipated 60 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/13028 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Supportive, Other design features: Randomizing with a Excel random number table. N/A chronic disease. Intervention 1: In the intervention group, the elderly empowerment strategies in the area of sense of coherence and self efficacy , according to Self-Management Empowerment Model will be done in 5 steps. Such that the strategies depends on the patient's condition were taught to the patient,at least of two 45-minute sessions, then training manual will be provided to patient. Intervention 2: Without the intervention and usual care continued.