The Patient's Role
This person is considered the true "expert" on their own life and daily routine in an empowerment model.
The patient (Mr. Joy)
This action involves more than just reading a number; it’s about checking blood sugar and understanding what that number means for your day.
Empowered self-monitoring
This "O" in the OARS acronym encourages dialogue by asking questions that require more than a "yes" or "no" answer.
Open-ended questions
Active self-management helps prevent these, which can lead to staying in the hospital.
Complications/Hospitalizations)
Instead of just following a doctor's orders, a "good self-manager" is described as being this type of participant in their care.
Active participant
This "empowered" component involves proactively taking insulin or oral meds according to your schedule and how you feel.
Self-administration
This type of therapy helps patients identify and change "nonadaptive thoughts" that might keep them from managing their health.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Effective self-management is linked to an increase in this "e-word," which is a person's belief in their own ability to succeed.
Self-efficacy
This term describes the shift from being a "passive recipient" of care to taking active control over health decisions.
Empowerment/Emancipatory approach)
his involves understanding the complex link between what you eat and how it affects your blood sugar levels.
Empowered self-awareness
This "M" and "I" strategy is used by nurses to help patients explore their own reasons for wanting to change a habit.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Beyond clinical numbers, the primary goal of self-management is often to improve this overall sense of well-being.
Quality of Life