tThe definition used in British Columbia is:

Self-management relates to the tasks that an individual must undertake to live well with one or more chronic conditions. These tasks include gaining confidence to deal with medical management, role management, and emotional management.

The following paper was written by Patrick McGowan PhD for delegates of the International Conference on Patient Self-Management held in Victoria, BC in September 2005.

• Self-Management: A Background Paper

The BC Ministry of Health recently published a document entitled

Self-Management Support: A Health Care Intervention (June 10, 2011)