Self-management
The concept of self-management for disease can be confused with programs or courses designed to help people manage disease. But self- management is what people do to manage their daily lives in the context of illness – usually chronic disease. Independent administration requires that the person is active in the process. Although self-management is often associated with chronic illness, it can be used for acute illnesses as well as for prevention and well-being. Administration itself consists of various process
es that are started separately. These tasks include understanding illness, developing confidence in managing treatment plans, obtaining problem solving skills, making and sustaining lifestyle changes as needed, and dealing with emotions that can accompany illness, including seeking professional care.
Self-management can also be seen through a continuum, from health to advanced disease. You govern yourself if you visit the doctor regularly and take medicines as prescribed. Self-management is often complicated by disease progression. This may require more c
hange or more effort to manage daily life, such as changes to routine activities that can no longer be carried out, or seeking additional support for disease management, e.g. classes and consultants. Improving and supporting self-management can be done through resources such as disease self-management programs and courses, advice from the medical team, including advice from chronic case managers, or advice on emotional problems related to life changes or loss due to illness. Self-management programs for chronic diseases or the provision of information and systematic support measures, often related to medical personnel. This type of program focuses on improving patients’ skills and confidence in overcoming their health problems, setting goals, and assisting in problem solving.