A metasynthesis of factors affecting self-management of chronic illness.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To identify factors that may serve as facilitators and barriers to self-management described by adults living with chronic illness by conducting a qualitative metasynthesis.

Background

Self-management is an individuals' active management of a chronic illness in collaboration with their family members and clinicians.

Design

Qualitative metasynthesis.

Data sources

We analysed studies (N = 53) published between January 2000-May 2013 that described factors affecting self-management in chronic illness as reported by adults aged over 18 years with chronic illness.

Review methods

Sandelowsi and Barroso approach to qualitative metasynthesis: literature search; quality appraisal; analysis and synthesis of findings.

Results

Collectively, article authors

SUBMITTER: Schulman-Green D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4891247 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature