Strategies to Support Self-Management in Chronic Conditions: Collaboration with Clients

Published: September 2010
Available in English, French
Children and youth,  Older adults,  Population health

Purpose and scope

The purpose of this best practice guideline (BPG) is to provide evidence-based recommendations for registered nurses and registered practical nurses in self-management support. These recommendations identify strategies and interventions that enhance an individual’s ability to manage their…

The purpose of this best practice guideline (BPG) is to provide evidence-based recommendations for registered nurses and registered practical nurses in self-management support. These recommendations identify strategies and interventions that enhance an individual’s ability to manage their chronic health condition.

Reference

Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. (2010). Strategies to Support Self-Management in Chronic Conditions: Collaboration with Clients. Toronto, Canada. Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. 

Recommendations

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Disclaimer: These guidelines are not binding for nurses, other health providers or the organizations that employ them. The use of these guidelines should be flexible and based on individual needs and local circumstances. They constitute neither a liability nor discharge from liability. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents at the time of publication, neither the authors nor the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) gives any guarantee as to the accuracy of the information contained in them or accepts any liability with respect to loss, damage, injury or expense arising from any such errors or omission in the contents of this work.

Revision status

Current edition published: September 2010

About the next edition: 

The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) is developing a second edition of this best practice guideline (BPG), with the working title Self-Management of Chronic Conditions: Collaboration with Clients. The anticipated publication date is 2025.

This new edition will revise and combine the previous edition BPGs:

  • Strategies to Support Self-Management in Chronic Conditions: Collaboration with Clients (2010)
  • Facilitating Client-Centered Learning (2012)

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