Patient Self-management as Priority of Importance in Healthcare today

Patient Self-management as Priority of Importance in Healthcare today
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Introduction
The global health care system is facing several
challenges that affect effective delivery of health
services to the global community (Haak, 2017).
Challenges:
 Efficiency
 political injustices
 poor allocation of resources
 health illiteracy
Need: Focus on specific priorities with the aim of
ensuring that the industry remains effective despite
the challenges.

Patient Self-Management
Definition: is the systematic provision of
supportive interventions and education by
health care providers
Aim: increasing the confidence and skills of
patients in managing their health challenges
(Dumser & Grey, 2009).
 Strategies:
- regular assessment of health problems
- Monitoring or health progress
- Practicing active and healthy

Importance of Self-management
It is importance through
- cross-cutting support system targeting at
different patients within the community
(Vallis, Willaing, & Holt, 2018)
- support patients to identify effective
strategies that can be adopted by different
communities
- Help patients manage their health conditions
while leaving a productive and active life
(Haak, 2017).