Managing oneself or managing together?: Parents' perspectives on chronic condition self-management in Dutch pediatric rehabilitation services

PURPOSE: With the growing attention in pediatric rehabilitation services for supporting self-management, the need increases for more shared understanding of the concept. The aim of this study was to explore parent activation, associated factors of- and underlying perceptions on parental self-management of parents of children with chronic conditions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Using a mixed-methods strategy, first variations in self-management behaviors, motivation and perceived autonomy support were assessed with a cross-sectional survey among parents of children with chronic conditions (N = 239).... Mehr ...