Self-Management

"Self-Management" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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Individual's ability to manage the symptoms, treatment, physical and psychosocial consequences and lifestyle changes inherent in living with a chronic condition. Efficacious self-management encompasses ability to monitor one's condition and to effect the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional responses necessary to maintain a satisfactory quality of life.

Descriptor ID	D000073278
MeSH Number(s)	N02.421.784.760
Concept/Terms	Self-Management Self-Management Self Management Self Care (Rehabilitation) Self Care (Rehabilitation) Care, Self (Rehabilitation) Cares, Self (Rehabilitation) Self Cares (Rehabilitation)

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Self-Management".

Health Care [N]
Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services [N02]
Health Services [N02.421]
Rehabilitation [N02.421.784]
Self-Management [N02.421.784.760]

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Bar chart showing 49 publications over 10 distinct years, with a maximum of 9 publications in 2025

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
2016	0	2	2
2017	1	0	1
2018	3	2	5
2019	7	1	8
2020	8	0	8
2021	5	0	5
2022	5	0	5
2024	3	2	5
2025	7	2	9
2026	1	0	1

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Robinson SA, Shell P, Am L, Bilodeau CL, Gordon HS, Uphold CR, Vimalananda VG, Cutrona SL, Hogan TP, Smith B, Shimada SL. Developing a Customizable Texting Intervention for Diabetes Self-Management: Participatory Design Approach. JMIR Form Res. 2026 Jan 13; 10:e83144.

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Cutrona SL, McDannold SE, DeLaughter KL, Fix GM, Shimada SL, Bokhour BG, Gordon HS, Pope C, Smith BM, Ndiwane N, Gardner J, DeFelice DC, Bal ES, Long JA. Text Messaging and Video Stories to Support Hypertension Self-Management in Black Veterans: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Nov 03; 8(11):e2541342.

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Agrawal N, Case M, Lindenauer PK, McDermott D, Diaz KM, Utkin JO, Wisnivesky J, Federman A. Protocol for a randomized trial of self-management support for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using lay health coaches. Contemp Clin Trials. 2025 Nov; 158:108095.

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Deck A, Singh K, Caras P, LeClair A, Gore-Massy M, Chiu F, Dantas LO, McAlindon T, Folta S, Kasturi S. Development of a Theory-Based mHealth App for Fatigue Management in Lupus: Human-Centered Design Approach. JMIR Form Res. 2025 Aug 26; 9:e75399.

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Reilly ED, Grigorian HL, Heapy AA, Etingen B, Kelly MM, Wolkowicz NR, Girouard CM, Hogan TP, Bernice K, Bickmore T. Assessment of Two Online Interventions for Veterans With Chronic Pain: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Efficacy Trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2025 Aug 13; 14:e70601.

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Jung HS, Schatman ME, Liongson FAZ, Kritzer MD, Yong RJ, Davis D, Kaye AD, Lee KWK, Issa M, Crowther JE, Bianco GL, Christo PJ, Robinson CL. Mobile Health and Gamification of Chronic Pain Management: A Narrative Review. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2025 Jul 31; 29(1):105.

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Griggs S, Howard Q, Armentrout BL, Pignatiello GA, Strohl KP, Crawford SL, Li CR, Leuchtag M, Hickman RL. A Randomized Pilot Cognitive Behavioral Sleep Health Trial for Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes. Behav Sleep Med. 2025 Sep-Oct; 23(5):685-697.

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MacLean RR, Shor R, Reilly ED, Reuman L, Solar C, Halat AM, Higgins DM. Engagement in Digital Self-management Interventions for Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review. Clin J Pain. 2025 Jun 01; 41(6).

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Charlson ME, Mittleman I, Ramos R, Cassells A, Lin TJ, Eggleston A, Wells MT, Hollenberg J, Pirraglia P, Winston G, Tobin JN. Preventing "tipping points" in high comorbidity patients: A lifeline from health coaches - rationale, design and methods. Contemp Clin Trials. 2025 05; 152:107865.

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Silver SR, Jones KC, Kim EM, Khaw-Marchetta S, Thornton S, Kremer K, Walkey A, Drainoni ML, Fantasia KL. Disparities in Diabetes Distress and Nutrition Management Among Black and Hispanic Adults: A Mixed Methods Exploration of Social Determinants. Sci Diabetes Self Manag Care. 2025 02; 51(1):24-35.

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