A revised Self- and Family Management Framework

Background: Research on self- and family management of chronic conditions has advanced over the past 6 years, but the use of simple frameworks has hampered the understanding of the complexities involved. Purpose: We sought to update our previously published model with new empirical, synthetic, and theoretical work. Methods: We used synthesis of previous studies to update the framework. Discussion: We propose a revised framework that clarifies facilitators and barriers, processes, proximal outcomes, and distal outcomes of self- and family management and their relationships. Conclusions: We offer the revised framework as a model that can be used in studies aimed at advancing self- and family management science. The use of the framework to guide studies would allow for the design of studies that can address more clearly how self-management interventions work and under what conditions.