[Self-management support in chronic illness: history, concept and challenges].
Self-management in chronic illness has been discussed internationally for some time now. It has become increasingly important in German speaking countries as well. During the last years programs for self-management support have been developed with good progress. At the same time self-management has turned into a collective term. This article aims at clarifying terms and discussing aspects of definitions and concepts of self-management. Furthermore, it presents the tasks of self-management support and discusses needs for further discussion and action. The main focus of this article is on the importance of self-management support in dealing with chronic illness--one of the most important areas of its application.
Universitdät Bielefeld, Fakultät für Gesundheitswissenschaften, AG 6 Versorgungsforschung/Pflegewissenschaft. joerg.haslbeck@uni-bielefeld.de
Jörg W
JW
Haslbeck
Doris
D
Schaeffer
D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000523:psychology; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D012648:Self Care / Q000523:psychology*; D012803:Sick Role; D012944:Social Support