Barriers and facilitators to self-management of chronic conditions reported by women: a systematic review of qualitative studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This systematic review aims to identify, appraise and synthesise the findings of published qualitative research exploring the barriers and facilitators to self-management of chronic conditions reported by women.

Design

A systematic literature review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies.

Data sources

A search of MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase and PsycInfo was undertaken using the search terms 'Women', 'Woman' 'Female,' 'Chronic', 'Long-term', 'Disease', 'Illness', 'Condition' 'Health,' 'Self-management,' 'Qualitative,' 'Barrier' and 'Facilitator'. A hand search for literature was also performed.

Eligibility criteria

Studies published before 2005 and those not in English were excluded.

Data extraction and synthesis

Extracted data were analysed

SUBMITTER: Dwyer L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11555107 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature