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Self-Management MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Self-Management
Tree Number(s)
N02.421.784.760
Unique ID
D000073278
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000073278
Scope Note
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 affect the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional responses necessary to maintain a satisfactory quality of life.
Entry Term(s)
Self Management
Previous Indexing
Self Care (2015-2017)
Public MeSH Note
2018; see Self Care 1992-2017
History Note
2018; use Self Care 1992-2017
Date Established
2018/01/01
Date of Entry
2017/07/11
Revision Date
2018/06/30
Self-Management Preferred
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