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Table 5 Supporting self-management: themes and sub themes[8]

From: An exploration of self-management support in the context of palliative nursing: a modified concept analysis

Theme

Sub-theme

Maintaining normality

Goal setting; How others treat you; Maintain normality-taking a break/holiday

Preparing for death

Euthanasia; Getting worse; Leaving family behind; Planning funeral; Process of dying

Support from family/friends

Carer support/information; Talking about difficult issues; Respite

Self-cares strategies/physical

Activities of daily living management; Aids to house; Complementary therapy; Financial help benefits; Managing symptoms

Self-care strategies/emotional

Accepting; Being positive; Choice; Control; Religion; Support from others with cancer

Support from health professionals

Clinical nurse specialist fixer/coordinator; Home help carer; Hospice day care; Out-of-hours care

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BMC Nursing

ISSN: 1472-6955

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