Self-Care in Pediatric Patients with Chronic Conditions: A Systematic Review of Theoretical Models.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To improve outcomes in children and young adults (CYAs) with chronic conditions, it is important to promote self-care through education and support.

Aims

(1) to retrieve the literature describing theories or conceptual models of self-care in CYAs with chronic conditions and (2) to develop a comprehensive framework.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted on nine databases, according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. All peer-reviewed papers describing a theory or a conceptual model of self-care in CYAs (0-24 years) with chronic conditions were included.

Results

Of 2674 records, 17 met the inclusion criteria. Six papers included a theory or a model of self-care, self-management,

SUBMITTER: Dall'Oglio I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8037526 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature