A Model of Single-Agent Illness Self-Regulation

作者：Giani Umberto^*; Garzillo Carmine

来源：Cybernetics and Systems, 2013, 44(8): 627-640.

DOI：10.1080/01969722.2013.789647

• anticipatory thinking
• diabetes coping
• goal-oriented behavior
• illness strategy
• purposeful agents
• self-regulation

This article is an attempt to develop a formal model of single-actor illness self-regulation; that is, a goal-oriented, emotional and cognitive process based upon the creation of anticipated possible futures that trigger plans, decisions, and actions aimed at correcting the present state. The contemplated effects of the actions are represented as a transition operator that hopefully transforms the present state into a more desirable future state. As a case study, the model is applied to the self-regulation of glycemia in type-2 diabetes. An outline for the extension of the model to multi-agent, multidimensional self-regulation is also suggested.

• 出版日期2013-11-17