Self-management support: A qualitative study of ethical dilemmas experienced by nurses

Policymakers increasingly focus their attention on stimulating patients' self-management. Critical reflection on this trend is often limited. A focus on self-management does not only change nurses' activities, but also the values underlying the nurse-patient relationship. The latter can result in ethical dilemmas.In order to identify possible dilemmas a qualitative study consisting of semi-structured interviews was conducted. Six experts on...