In this paper, we engage with claims of expert identities within the field of patient
engagement. We do so through analysis of a subset of data collected as part of a 2020 pan …

Self‐trust is essential to the well‐being of people with chronic illnesses and those who care
for them. In this exploratory essay, we draw on a trove of health narratives to catalyze …

Background Long COVID is an emerging public health concern. A growing number of
individuals are experiencing prolonged, multifaceted health challenges and accompanying …

Bronchiectasis is an increasingly common chronic respiratory disease which requires a high
level of patient engagement in self-management. Whilst the need for self-management has …

The increasing prevalence of multimorbidity, a growing ageing population and lack of
success in addressing the negative effect of socioeconomic and cultural determinants of …

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Chronic pain affects a large proportion of the adult population
and people in pain need to learn how to manage it in order to maintain quality of life. AIM …

Aims and objectives To explore how people self‐manage their long‐term conditions and the
support enabling them to do so. Background People with long‐term conditions are required …

​ This book critiques the current approach to the self-management of persistent pain. The
drive towards self-management of chronic pain is flourishing as healthcare systems struggle …

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION The prevalence of long-term health conditions (LTCs)
continues to increase and it is normal for people to have several. Lifestyle is a core feature of …

Adults with multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) often face difficulties with medication
management, affecting their experiences of well-being and illness. The objective of this …