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Self-management support in chronic illness care: a concept analysis
1School of Nursing, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-3018, USA. jennifer.kawi@unlv.edu
Research and Theory for Nursing Practice
|August 23, 2012
Summary
This study clarifies self-management support (SMS) in chronic illness care. Key attributes involve patients, providers, and organizations to improve health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Public Health
Background:
- Self-management support (SMS) is crucial in chronic illness care but lacks a clear definition.
- Vague definitions lead to inconsistent SMS programs and outcomes.
- Clarifying SMS is essential for effective implementation in chronic illness management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To perform a concept analysis of self-management support (SMS).
- To provide clarity for systematic implementation of SMS in practice.
- To enhance understanding and application of SMS in chronic illness care.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis method.
- Conducted systematic, multidisciplinary searches across multiple databases.
- Examined the concept of self-management support (SMS) through literature review.
Main Results:
- Self-management support (SMS) involves patient-centered attributes: partnership, tailored education, and individualized care.
- Provider attributes include adequate knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes.
- Organizational attributes encompass organized systems, multidisciplinary teams, and support structures.
Conclusions:
- A clarified SMS concept is vital for theory development and research.
- Identified attributes provide a framework for designing and evaluating SMS programs.
- Enhanced SMS has significant potential to improve chronic illness care outcomes.
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