A framework for symptom self-management for individuals with complex health conditions
Samantha Conley1, Stacy Al-Saleh2, C Robert Bennett2
1Division of Nursing Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
Background:
A conceptual framework that integrates symptom science and self-management science is necessary to drive evidence-based innovations in symptom self-management, thereby improving outcomes for individuals with complex health conditions.
Purpose:
The purpose of this paper is to describe the Symptom Self-Management Framework for Individuals with Complex Health Conditions.
Methods:
In this paper, we describe the development process and framework components of the Symptom Self-Management Framework for Individuals with Complex Health Conditions.
Findings:
The framework encompasses contextual factors (individual, interpersonal, institutional, and environmental factors) that influence symptoms and symptom self-management, which in turn impact health-related outcomes.
Discussion:
We provide examples of how the framework is being applied by nurse scientists and include recommendations for future research and integration into practice.
Conclusion:
This framework can be used for the testing of symptom self-management interventions for individuals with complex conditions across various practice settings and patient populations.
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