Self-management following stroke.
This article defines the concept of self-management and describes psychological theories and emerging behaviour change techniques that nurses can use to promote positive self-care in patients who have had a stroke. A sample of interventions used in stroke care to effect behaviour change are presented and challenges that may arise for nurses when trying to encourage self-management are discussed.
Social Dimensions of Health Institute, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dundee. sara.joice@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
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D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D012648:Self Care; D020521:Stroke / Q000451:nursing*; D006113:United Kingdom