Self-regulation (SR) has been defined as consisting of three basic strategies: selection,
optimization, and compensation. This study investigates these three SR strategies as …

Self-regulation strategies of selection, optimization, and compensation (SR-SOC) have been
found to predict arthritis self-efficacy and quality of life among community-dwelling people …

Background: Chronic disease and disability have a significant impact on individuals,
families, and society, resulting in limitations in personal care, premature loss of wages …

Objective To examine self‐management behaviors used to cope with 5 rheumatoid arthritis
(RA)‐related stressors (pain, fatigue, physical limitations, joint changes, and symptom …

This study examines the impact of a self-management intervention for housebound adults
with arthritis and presence of moderating variables. A total of 113 adults with a mean age of …

Arthritis is one of the most prevalent activity-limiting conditions among older persons in
developed countries. The aim of this quasi-experimental study was to assess the effect of an …

Chronic diseases such as arthritis and related conditions have no 'cure', and thus require
ongoing management. The long term nature of chronic disease gives the individual a crucial …

Objective. To explore the relationship between measures of self-efficacy, health locus of
control, health status and direct medical expenditure among community-dwelling subjects …

BACKGROUND: Because of the chronic, progressive nature of arthritis and the substantial
effects it has on quality of life, patients may benefit from self-management. However, no …

Clinical observations and recent studies suggest that arthritis patients vary considerably in
their involvement in self-management efforts. In the literature on health promotion, there is …