"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 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Self-Management" by people in Profiles.
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DiaBetter Together: Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating a Peer Mentor Behavioral Intervention for Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes During the Transfer From Pediatric to Adult Care. Diabetes Care. 2026 Aug 01; 49(8):1357-1365.
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Patient-Centered, Theory-Based, Online Intervention to Promote a Physically Active Lifestyle for People With Multiple Sclerosis: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2025 07 17; 14:e66091.
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Stepping stones to adolescent asthma self-management: dealing with ups and downs. J Asthma. 2025 11; 62(11):1862-1870.
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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.
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Feasibility of a food-based diabetes self-management education intervention for food insecure patients with type 2 diabetes: a convergent mixed methods study. Public Health Nutr. 2023 12; 26(12):3100-3111.
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Risky self-management behaviors in adolescents with type 1 diabetes: Measurement validation for the Diabetes-Specific Risk-Taking Inventory. Pediatr Diabetes. 2022 11; 23(7):1113-1121.
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'I don't sleep through the night': Qualitative study of sleep in type 1 diabetes. Diabet Med. 2022 05; 39(5):e14763.
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Factors associated with self-management independence and quality of life for adolescents and young adults with spina bifida engaged in a guideline-based transition clinic. J Pediatr Rehabil Med. 2021; 14(4):631-641.
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Defining features of diabetes resilience in emerging adults with type 1 diabetes. Pediatr Diabetes. 2021 03; 22(2):345-353.
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The Development of Health Self-Management Among Adolescents With Chronic Conditions: An Application of Self-Determination Theory. J Adolesc Health. 2021 02; 68(2):394-402.