Use of the Self- and Family Management Framework in quantitative studies

The Self- and Family Management Framework (SFMF) identifies factors and outcomes of patient and family management of chronic illness. In a previous citation analysis, we reported the frequency and nature of use of the SFMF.We conducted a sub-analysis of quantitative articles in the citation analysis to examine testing of relationships depicted in the SFMF.We analyzed study purposes, independent and dependent variables, study implications, and text that referred to the SFMF in 40 articles.The SFMF has been used largely to explore factors affecting SFM behaviors, focusing on patient versus family self-management. Independent variables included all categories of facilitators/barriers specified in the SFMF. Dependent variables included all SFMF components (Facilitators/Barriers, Processes, Proximal and Distal Outcomes). Racial/ethnic diversity was limited among study participants. Study implications pertained mostly to psychosocial outcomes. Most studies referred to the SFMF generally.Findings will contribute to revision of the SFMF.