Chapter 6: Support for Self-Management

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 7/1/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Faculty, Planners, and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and AAACN.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will be able to articulate the primary components of self-management support, including the importance of a comprehensive needs assessment, common strategies for collaborative goal setting, and concepts important to self-management.

Learning Engagement Activity:
It is important to recognize the patient and health care team as equal partners in managing chronic conditions with the CCTM RN focused on building the patient’s and family’s knowledge, skills, and attitudes for self-management. Read the Case Studies. Describe how the CCTM RN identified and managed the patient's self-management skill gaps.