Self-management of rheumatic diseases: state of the art and future perspectives.
Affiliations:
(1) Department of Physical Therapy, Bouve College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University
(2) Section of Clinical Sciences, Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
(3) Centre for Health, Sport and Rehabilitation Research, University of Salford
(4) Arthritis Care, London
Source: Ann Rheum Dis. 2010 Jun;69(6):955-63
DOI: 10.1136/ard.2010.129270
Publication date:
2010 Jun
E-Publication date:
May 6, 2010
Availability: abstract
Copyright: © 2010, BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and the European League Against Rheumatism
Language: English
Countries: Not specified
Location: Not specified
Correspondence address: Maura Daly Iversen,
Department of Physical Therapy, Bouve College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, 301 C Robinson Hall, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Email : m.iversen@neu.edu
Department of Physical Therapy, Bouve College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, 301 C Robinson Hall, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Email : m.iversen@neu.edu
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Article abstract
Self-management interventions are patient-centred and designed to foster active participation of patients in order to promote well-being and to manage symptoms. Over the past two decades, the role of self-management in chronic diseases has gained momentum. Self-management programmes are now acknowledged as a key element of quality care. New modes of delivery allow greater access to information and are tailored to address patient needs. This systematic review presents data from clinical studies of self-management over the past decade, summarises the evidence for programme effectiveness, and suggests future research directions.