Abstract Background Medical Research Council (MRC) guidelines recommend applying
theory within complex interventions to explain how behaviour change occurs. Guidelines …

Objective To provide an overview of types and characteristics of self-management support
(SMS) interventions in adults with chronic disease and to assess the impact on the patient …

Objectives Self-management is a concept frequently used within healthcare but lacks
consensus. It is the aim of this study to clarify the concept. Design Concept analysis …

Background Globally, more than half a billion people are suffering from chronic low back
pain, which results in poor quality of life for patients and major welfare cost for society …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has serious implications at
both the individual and the societal level. It is crucial that COPD is diagnosed correctly to …

Background Fatigue is a symptom experienced by 40%–74% of older individuals in the
United States. Despite its significance, clinicians face challenges helping individuals to …

Background Self-efficacy and health locus of control are widely recognized as psychological
factors related to life satisfaction. However, little is known about the mechanisms of the …

One in four individuals living in the United States has multiple chronic conditions (MCCs),
and the already high prevalence of MCCs continues to grow. This population has high rates …

Objectives: To identify the definitions used for treatment fidelity in the behaviour change
literature and to explore the extent to which the assessment of fidelity has been reported …

Background Adherence to fluid intake, diet, and drug management is very important in
hemodialysis patients. Educational and self‐management interventions are frequently used …