The emotional context of self-management in chronic illness: A qualitative study of the role of health professional support in the self-management of type 2 diabetes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Support for patient self-management is an accepted role for health professionals. Little evidence exists on the appropriate basis for the role of health professionals in achieving optimum self-management outcomes. This study explores...

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Main Authors: Dunbar James, Sulaiman Nabil, Dunning Trisha, Blackberry Irene, Walker Christine, Furler John, Best James, Young Doris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/8/214