Self-management behaviors in patients with osteoarthritis

VernacularTitle:骨性关节炎患者自我管理行为的研究现状
Author: Wenli WANG ; Xiaoju TAN ; Xinge ZHAO ; Shaobin DUAN ; Liyun ZENG ; Liping ZHAO
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: osteoarthtitis; self-management; self-effcacy
From: Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2013;38(11):1188-1192
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Good self-management behaviors can control symptoms of the patients with osteoarthritis, improve the patients' joint function and quality of life. Patients' self-management behaviors have been impacted by disease knowledge, self-effcacy, emotional state, and social support. All the above factors should been taken into full consideration when intervening. Self-management program is an intervention mode which can improve patient self-management behaviors and promote patient health.