Factors Supporting Self-Management in Parkinson's Disease: Implications for Nursing Practice

Abstract

To identify the factors associated with better self-management in people with moderate to high levels of Parkino's disease following an acute illness event. PD affects many dimensions of life, including threats to self-identity and confidence in self-management. The presence of informal support plays an important role in sustaining self-efficacy and sense of coherence nad self-management in persons with PD.