What is Self-Management?
Self-management is the individual’s ability to be the director of their care. They have the knowledge, understanding and resources to make decisions around their health (physical, social and emotional health) working in partnership with all members of their health care team.
What is self-management support?
Self-management support can be offered by service providers, family, friends and caregivers who support the person to manage their well-being. They may do this by providing physical, social or emotional support to the person.
Health self-management is about working with people to make choices to:
Basics of self-management
Taking care of the health condition
Creating a plan in partnership with health professionals, significant others, caregivers and other supporters
Managing the physical, emotional, occupational and social change of the condition
Adopting a lifestyle that addresses risk factors and promotes health by focusing on prevention and early intervention
Having access to and confidence in the ability to use support services
Video Resources
Ever wondered what is self management? This short You Tube is amazing and puts self management and self management support in a clear picture for all partners.
