Chronic Illness Management: Self-Care Plan and Patient Care

This assignment presents a self-care plan designed for chronic illness management, emphasizing a collaborative approach to foster trust and autonomy in patient care. The plan includes specific statements and actions related to patient interaction, such as open-ended questions, observation of body language, and the sharing of relevant medical reports. The plan addresses the control of blood pressure, blood sugar, and overall health through dietary changes, physical activity, and stress management. The assignment focuses on developing treatment plans, and includes detailed strategies for the next visit schedule. This assignment is a practical guide to improving patient outcomes and managing chronic conditions effectively, focusing on how to help patients manage their conditions and improve their overall well-being.

Running head: CHRONIC ILLNESS MANAGEMENT
SELF-CARE PLAN IN CHRONIC ILLNESS MANAGEMENT
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author note

1CHRONIC ILLNESS MANAGEMENT
A self-care plan has been discussed below which provides a collaborative way to foster
trust and autonomy in the care process.
Assess Advice Agree Assist Arrange
Statement 1: “In
this session, we
will develop a
treatment plan
for you so that it
becomes easier
for you to
manage your
chronic illness”
Statement 2:
“what are the
symptoms as per
your analysis is
more chronic
than others?”
Statement 1:
“how do you
think your
elevated blood
pressure could be
controlled?’
Statement 2:
“consumption of
fibrous food
could help you to
decrease your
blood sugar
level”.
Statement 1: “do
you think giving
up sugar would
be helpful for
you to control
your diabetic
condition”
Statement 2: “tell
me one of your
habits you think
could improve
your health
condition”.
Statement 1:
“what support
you think would
be helpful for
you to control
your stress and
depression”
Statement 2:
“What type of
physical activity
you would be
comfortable
with?”
Statement 1:
“when can you
come for the next
visit?”
Statement 2: “are
you comfortable
in healthcare
facility or want
me to visit you at
home?”
Action:
While the client
is expression his
issues, an open
and focused
behavior would
be maintained to
express constant
concentration to
his words.
Patient’s body
language would
also be observed
so that
depression
condition could
be assessed.
Action:
Patient will be
shown his blood
sugar and blood
pressure
associated
reports and how
this is affecting
his chronic
condition would
also be shared.
Action:
I will discuss
about my
physical
activities and
will share how it
has helped me to
control my
diabetic
condition.
Action:
Open ended
questions will be
focused while
asking these
questions so that
patient could be
involved in the
care plan.
Action:
The next
schedule of the
visit would be
finalised.