Dataset Information

Self-management support from the perspective of patients with a chronic condition: a thematic synthesis of qualitative studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Receiving adequate support seems to be crucial to the success of self-management. Although different empirical studies separately examined patients' preferences for self-management support (SMS), an overview is lacking.

Objective

The aim of this qualitative review was to identify patients' needs with respect to SMS and to explore by whom this support is preferably provided.

Search strategy

Qualitative studies were identified from Embase, MEDLINE OvidSP, Web of science, PubMed publisher, Cochrane central, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) and PsycINFO.