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

• Main Authors: Dunbar James (Author), Sulaiman Nabil (Author), Dunning Trisha (Author), Blackberry Irene (Author), Walker Christine (Author), Furler John (Author), Best James (Author), Young Doris (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...