Journal Article Details
Citation:
Bishop, M.; Frain, M.; Zencir, T.; & Ko, E. (2026). The Evolving and Often Overlooked Potential of Self-Management in Rehabilitation Counseling: The Example of Multiple Sclerosis Self-Management.
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 64
(2),
169-177.
Title:
The Evolving and Often Overlooked Potential of Self-Management in Rehabilitation Counseling: The Example of Multiple Sclerosis Self-Management
Authors:
Bishop, M.; Frain, M.; Zencir, T.; & Ko, E.
Year:
2026
Journal/Publication:
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
Publisher:
Sage Journals
DOI:
Full text:
Peer-reviewed?
Yes
NIDILRR-funded?
No
Structured abstract:
Background:
As a comprehensive and holistic health, wellness, and self-advocacy framework, self-management has an important but underdeveloped role in assessment, health promotion, case and career planning, and employment support in rehabilitation counseling.
Purpose:
In this article we (1) define self-management, (2) explore the continually evolving process of refining this fundamentally client-centered construct, and (3) explore its potential utility in rehabilitation counseling evaluation and case conceptualization, planning, and services.
Data collection & analysis:
We describe effective integration of self-management scales and constructs in rehabilitation assessment and case conceptualization and planning in the context of multiple sclerosis, a prevalent chronic health condition with potentially significant health and career impacts. The Multiple Sclerosis Self-Management Scale (MSSM) is described as an exemplar of the evolution of self-management and used as an example of the proposed application of self-management in rehabilitation counseling practice.
Conclusions:
Self-management is both consistent with the established values and principles of rehabilitation counseling and useful in guiding and informing rehabilitation counseling practice.