Identifying and assessing self-management behaviours

Helga Rafael Henriques*, José Camolas, Nuno Pimenta, Anabela Mendes

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Abstract

This chapter firstly describes target behaviours for chronic diseases, chosen based on their prevalence and potential for self-management: type 2 diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, heart failure, obesity, asthma and ischaemic heart disease. High-level target behaviours (e.g. diet, physical activity, medication adherence, smoking cessation, symptom monitoring and management) are presented for each of these diseases when applicable, accompanied by low-level target behaviours. Next, we address ways of assessing these target behaviours – diet, physical activity, medication adherence and smoking cessation – a necessary first step for understanding these behaviours and identifying needs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationA practical guide on behaviour change support for self-managing chronic disease
EditorsMara Pereira Guerreiro, Isa Brito Félix, Marta Moreira Marques
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages23-58
Number of pages36
ISBN (Electronic)9783031200106
ISBN (Print)9783031200090
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Mar 2023

Keywords

  • Chronic diseases
  • Self-management
  • Target behaviour assessment
  • Target behaviours

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