Self-management
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Self-management
Self-management (pronounced: self-man-uhj-muhnt) is a term used in healthcare to describe the actions taken by individuals to recognize, treat, and manage their own health, often in conjunction with the healthcare system. It is often used in the context of managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, or heart disease.
Etymology
The term "self-management" is derived from the English words "self" and "management". "Self" originates from the Old English sēolf, meaning "one's own person", and "management" comes from the Italian maneggiare which means "to handle", especially "to control or direct".
Related Terms
- Health literacy: The degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.
- Patient empowerment: A process that helps people gain control over their own lives and increases their capacity to act on issues that they themselves define as important.
- Chronic disease management: The ongoing care and support to individuals affected by chronic health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.
- Healthcare system: The organization of people, institutions, and resources that deliver healthcare services to meet the health needs of target populations.
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