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. 2021 Mar 1;46(3):20-28.
doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000733676.28520.db.

Helping persons with multiple chronic conditions overcome barriers to self-management

Yuanyuan Jin, Lisa Bratzke, Linda C Baumann

Helping persons with multiple chronic conditions overcome barriers to self-management

Yuanyuan Jin et al. Nurse Pract. .

Abstract

The prevalence of multiple chronic conditions is growing dramatically, which complicates day-to-day self-management for patients. This article describes the features of multiple chronic conditions, an updated chronic care model, barriers to self-management, and strategies NPs can use to reduce or eliminate barriers to self-management in adults with multiple chronic conditions.

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