Does patient self-management education of primary care professionals improve patient outcomes: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient self-management support is recognised as a key component of chronic care. Education and training for health professionals has been shown in the literature to be associated with better uptake, implementation and effectiveness of self-management programs, however, there is no clear evidence regarding whether this training results in improved health outcomes for patients with chronic conditions.

Methods

A systematic review was undertaken using the PRISMA guidelines using the Cochrane Library, PubMEd, ERIC, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web searches, Hand searches and Bibliographies. Articles published from inception to September 1st, 2013 were included. Systematic reviews, Meta-analysis, Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), Controlled clinical trials, Interrupted

SUBMITTER: Rochfort A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6164169 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature