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Review
. 2019 Oct 20;7(1):30-41.
doi: 10.1002/nop2.382. eCollection 2020 Jan.

Promoting self-efficacy in patients with chronic disease beyond traditional education: A literature review

Holly Farley  1
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Review

Promoting self-efficacy in patients with chronic disease beyond traditional education: A literature review

Holly Farley. Nurs Open. .

Abstract

Aim: To examine barriers to self-efficacy and strategies beyond traditional education that promote self-efficacy for patients living with chronic disease. The review questions were as follows: (a) What are barriers to self-efficacy in patients experiencing chronic disease? and (b) What non-traditional strategies and programmes can be implemented by healthcare leaders to promote self-efficacy in patients with chronic disease?

Design: Integrative review.

Method: Data sources searched were CINAHL, Google Scholar, Health Source, Academic Search Complete and PsycARTICLES published between January 2014-January 2018. Synthesis and thematic analyses were conducted on 24 articles.

Results: Three themes were identified as barriers to self-efficacy: health literacy, access and support. Four prominent strategies were found to promote self-efficacy: self-management programmes, telehealth, mobile applications, gaming and social media. The findings indicate self-efficacy for patients with chronic conditions can improve with new interventions. Enhancing traditional education and boosting self-efficacy could increase treatment adherence and decrease cost.

Keywords: education; long‐term illness; nurses; nursing; self‐efficacy.

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Conflict of interest statement

There is no conflict of interest to declare.

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