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Engaging men with long‐term conditions in self‐management support
Author(s) -
Galdas Paul,
Baker Peter
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
trends in urology and men's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2044-3749
pISSN - 2044-3730
DOI - 10.1002/tre.480
Subject(s) - self management , term (time) , health management system , psychology , process management , knowledge management , medicine , business , computer science , alternative medicine , physics , pathology , quantum mechanics , machine learning
Improving the treatment and management of long‐term conditions (LTCs) is a significant health issue. Self‐management support (SMS) is a whole system approach that helps patients manage the physical and emotional challenges of an LTC. However, evidence suggests men are harder to engage in SMS. In this article the authors suggest strategies to encourage more men to take an active part in managing their own health.