The terms ‘self care’ and ‘self management’ are often used interchangeably. We clarify the terms in the following way
- Self Care is what each person does on an everyday basis. This is often compromised for a person living with a long term condition.
- Self Management is the process each person develops to manage their conditions.
Self Management is a person-centred approach in which the individual is empowered and has ownership over the management of their life and conditions.
Principles of Self Management
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These principles were developed by LTCAS to encapsulate the core messages of the Self Management Strategy. They should be viewed alongside the full strategy document. It is hoped the principles may provide a useful tool for underpinning any work being done to support self management. The principles reflect the approach people need from services and practitioners to enable them to take on the responsibility of self management.
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