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Self-management of patients with chronic diseases during COVID19: a narrative review

Tahereh Ghotbi1, Javad Salami1, Ehsan Allah Kalteh2

  • 1Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene
|May 23, 2022
PubMed

Insights

The COVID-19 pandemic created significant self-management challenges for chronic disease patients, including reduced healthcare access and lifestyle changes. Healthcare teams must adapt to support patients effectively during health crises.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted global healthcare systems.
  • Self-management is crucial for patients with chronic diseases to prevent complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review challenges faced by chronic disease patients in self-management during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To identify solutions for improving chronic disease self-management during health crises.

Main Methods:

  • A literature review was conducted using databases like PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and Springer.
  • Search terms included 'self-management,' 'chronic disease,' and 'COVID-19.'
  • 26 relevant articles published between March 2019 and January 2021 were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Chronic disease self-management plays a vital role in disease control and complication prevention.
  • Key challenges identified include reduced healthcare services, physical restrictions, economic issues, and lifestyle adjustments.
  • The role of the healthcare team in supporting patient self-management during epidemics was also assessed.

Conclusions:

  • Patients with chronic diseases faced challenges like decreased healthcare access and lifestyle changes due to the pandemic.
  • Healthcare teams need to optimize available resources to provide essential services and support patients.
  • Proactive strategies are needed to ensure continuity of care and effective self-management for chronic conditions during pandemics.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19Chronic diseasesSelf-management

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