"Self-Management" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Individual's ability to manage the symptoms, treatment, physical and psychosocial consequences and lifestyle changes inherent in living with a chronic condition. Efficacious self-management encompasses ability to monitor one's condition and to effect the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional responses necessary to maintain a satisfactory quality of life.
| Descriptor ID |
D000073278
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| MeSH Number(s) |
N02.421.784.760
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| Concept/Terms |
Self Care (Rehabilitation)- Self Care (Rehabilitation)
- Care, Self (Rehabilitation)
- Cares, Self (Rehabilitation)
- Self Cares (Rehabilitation)
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Self-Management" by people in Profiles.
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Evaluating the Use of Generative AI Videos for Health Self-Management of Older Adults: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Aging. 2026 Mar 04; 9:e88005.
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The Work of Faith Care: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis on the Role of Spirituality and Religion in Diabetes Self-Management Among Black Older Adults in the Greater Toronto Area. Sci Diabetes Self Manag Care. 2026 Apr; 52(2):113-123.
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Lean on me: Social factors and diabetes outcomes among young adults with type 1 diabetes prior to transitioning to adult care. Diabet Med. 2026 Mar; 43(3):e70205.
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Using Human-Centered Design and Development to Create a Digital Sick Day Medication Guidance Application for People With Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, or Chronic Kidney Disease: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Form Res. 2025 Nov 27; 9:e77240.
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Factors Associated with Adolescents' Self-Efficacy to Meet with their Health Care Provider Alone. Health Educ Behav. 2026 04; 53(2):121-127.
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Stepping stones to adolescent asthma self-management: dealing with ups and downs. J Asthma. 2025 Nov; 62(11):1862-1870.
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A Digital Asthma Self-Management Program for Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 07 01; 8(7):e2521438.
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Exploring diabetes self-management practices among people with TB in Eswatini: a qualitative analysis. Health Educ Res. 2025 Jun 26; 40(4).
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SCI - U: Validation of an updated Self-Care Inventory for contemporary diabetes management in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2025 Jun; 224:112218.
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Development of Self-Management Skills in 14- to 16-Year-Old Adolescents with Chronic Health Conditions: A Qualitative Study. Child Care Health Dev. 2024 Nov; 50(6):e70012.