Table 2 Definitions and examples of the ecological levels
Level | Definition | Examples |
|---|---|---|
Person | The individual characteristics of the patient or caregiver who is engaging in the epilepsy self-management intervention | • Individual’s current engagement in self-management behaviors [47] • Ability of the individual to obtain self-management skills [40] |
Program | Self-management intervention being implemented and evaluated | • Provision of relevant topics that enabled self-management skill acquisition [42, 48] • Involving caregivers in the intervention [49] |
Site/system | Health care site or system where the self-management intervention is being implemented and evaluated that highlights the usability of the intervention | • Uniform program standards [42] • Provider characteristics such as job role within the organization [50] |