Generic instruments for assessing self-management abilities and behaviors in patients with chronic diseases: a COnsensus-based standards for the selection of health measurement INstruments (COSMIN)-based systematic review

Key Points

• Self-management abilities conflict with chronic diseases, requiring effective assessment tools.
• Key findings include the review of 50 instruments, highlighting 15 that meet COSMIN criteria.
• Systematic review focused on health measurement instruments to identify assessment gaps and strengths.
• Supports the standardized approach to evaluating self-management tools, improving patient outcomes.