Background: Self-care is essential for the prevention of complications in patients with
diabetes, but several authors report that even with health education programs, the incidence …

It has been known for decades that social networks are causally related to disease and
mortality risk. However, this field of research and its potential for implementation into …

Aims To investigate the relationships among social support, health literacy, and self‐
management, and the factors influencing self‐management of chronic kidney disease …

Background Self-management in chronic diseases is essential to slowing disease
progression and preventing complications. However, empirical research on the associations …

A revised, updated edition of the bestselling nursing text promoting constructive
interpersonal relationships. The latest edition of the ever-popular Patient and Person …

Abstract Background and Objectives Internet use is increasingly a necessity. However, older
adults may not use the internet due to either nonhealth reasons (eg, lack of digital literacy or …

Aims Diabetes self-care outcomes are positively impacted by social support. Understanding
the mechanisms involved can inform more effective interventions. This study tested potential …

Social support improves self-efficacy, which in turns enhances self-management that lead to
better psychological outcomes of persons with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The purpose of this …

Objectives Utilising coping strategies to reduce and manage the intensity of negative and
distressing emotions caused by diabetes is essential. However, little is known about the use …

Background Heart failure (HF) patients discharged from rural hospitals have higher 30-day
readmission rates. Self-management (SM) reduces readmissions, but adherence to SM …