Abstract

Objective:The objective of this review is to explore the self-management support strategies implemented for individuals with multimorbidity within health services contexts, as well as the instruments used to measure their implementation.Introduction:The increasing prevalence of multimorbidity presents significant clinical challenges for health services due to the complexity of managing multiple concurrent chronic conditions. In this context, self-management support has emerged as a key strategy, recognized for its comprehensive, person-centered approach to improving health outcomes. However, the implementation of these strategies in individuals with multimorbidity requires further documentation in scientific literature.Eligibility criteria:This review will consider primary quantitative studies that examine self-management strategies and their measurement or assessment approaches (eg, scales, questionnaires) in individuals with multimorbidity within all levels of health care. Multimorbidity is defined as the presence of 2 or more chronic conditions. Self-management involves any intervention, program, or tool designed to enhance the skills, self-confidence, empowerment, and sense of responsibility for individuals to manage their chronic health conditions.Methods:The scoping review will follow JBI methodology. The databases to be searched include CINAHL, PubMed, Web of Science Core Collection, Scopus, Embase, and PsycINFO. Gray literature will be included, encompassing thesis repositories and clinical practice guidelines. No restrictions will be placed on publication date or language. Two reviewers will independently screen titles/abstracts of records, followed by the full texts of eligible articles. Data extraction will be conducted using an extraction tool developed by the reviewers. Results will be presented through tables or graphs, accompanied by a narrative summary.Review registration:OSF https://osf.io/kvx8m