Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: Currently, chronic diseases are increasing and the patients facing with suffering must adjust their behaviors accordingly in order to improve their health status. Families are social institutions that play an important role regarding the health and sickness of the family members. They are also an important part in supporting the patient to adapt and change their lifestyles, to continuously manage their health conditions, and to be able to access to healthcare facilities. As a result, the patients can live with their health conditions to as atisfactory level. The purpose of this article is to present the individual and family self-management theory as a guide to assist the families who have patients with chronic diseases. It is useful for both clinical practice and research.
Institution: Suan Dusit University
Language: Thai
Topic: Nursing care and research
Subfield: Research and Theory
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7217234718