Table 4 Content Topics in the Self-Management Education & Training

Parkinson’s disease

Typically information about the disease and its management.

11 studies

[23, 28, 29, 33, 34, 42, 43, 45,46,47, 54]

4 studies

[19, 20, 37, 55]

Communication and/or Relationships

Social or professional

11 studies

[23, 28, 29, 33, 36, 41,42,43, 45,46,47]

4 studies

[19, 20, 25, 35]

Psychological Aspects

Stress, anxiety, depression;

Coping strategies; future concerns

8 studies

[23, 29, 33, 42, 45,46,47, 54]

6 studies

[19, 20, 22, 25, 35, 37]

Utilising Self-Management Skills^a

Including self-monitoring, problem solving, information seeking, decision making, maintaining changes, goal setting, action plans.

10 studies

[23, 28, 29, 36, 41,42,43, 46, 47, 54]

3 studies

[22, 25, 35]

Lifestyle

Healthy lifestyle, exercise, diet, sleep hygiene; enriching activities

9 studies

[23, 28, 29, 33, 34, 42, 45,46,47]

5 studies

[19, 20, 22, 25, 37]

Social and/or Financial Support

8 studies

[23, 28, 29, 33, 42, 45, 46, 54]

2 studies

[25, 37]

Function

Activities of daily living, mobility, specific exercises

5 studies

[28, 34, 45, 46, 54]

4 studies

[19, 20, 25, 35]