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Showing 1 to 20 of 42 for “"Chronic Disease Management"”.
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Investigating self-compassion and meaning in life as facilitators of chronic disease management
Chronic disease is pervasive in the United States, has a negative impact on health, and is expensive to treat. Much research has been performed to identify barriers to successful chronic disease management, yet research has lagged significantly in investigating overarching salutogenic factors that …
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Fidelity and costs of implementing the integrated chronic disease management model in South Africa
… number of patients with non-communicable diseases within a high prevalence of infectious diseases. Integrated chronic disease management programs have been recommended as one of the approaches to improve efficiency, quality of care and clinical outcomes at primary healthcare level. The …
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Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning for Chronic Disease Management and Prevention: Focus on Asthma
Chronic diseases are the leading causes of decreasing quality of life, hospitalization, disability and death in the United States (US) and all over the world. For a long time, researchers have been seeking ways that promote management and prevention of chronic conditions, (i) to save time, money …
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Addressing the Challenges of Chronic Disease Management in a Resource-Constrained Health System: The Role of Nurse-Led Shared Care Models for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
… unmet standards of care for patients with stable disease. Nurse-led care (NLC) models are one proposed approach to improving access to and quality of care.Objectives:The objectives were to i) compare the quality of care for patients with stable RA in the NLC and rheumatologist-led care (RLC) …
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Access and Utilization of Transitional Care Services by the Elderly According to Payer Source
… transitional care, transitional care services, chronic care, supportive care, discharge planning, home health, community services, chronic disease management.
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Factors impacting the implementation of evidence-based wellness programs in Illinois senior centers
… status are more vulnerable to experience chronic diseases and conditions than their counterparts. Physical activity and proper nutrition have been shown to help prevent and manage these conditions. While evidence-based programs have been developed to increase physical activity and enhance …
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Modeling Multi-level Incentives in Health Care: A Multiscale Decision Theory Approach
… we study the multi-level decision making in chronic disease management. We model and analyze patients' and physicians' decision processes as a general-sum stochastic game with perfect information and switching control structure. We incorporate the Health Belief Model (HBM) as the theoretical …
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Evaluating the Implementation of a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management Program Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research: A Case Study
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a prevalent chronic disease that requires comprehensive approaches to manage. Interprofessional teams are effective at providing chronic disease management and care that meets the needs of patients. As part of an ongoing spread, an interprofessional …
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Skill mix development in general practice: a mixed method study of practice nurses and general practitioners
… by general practitioners, in particular chronic disease management, and the development of new, advanced roles such as independent nurse prescribing. There have been few research studies investigating the impact of these changes, especially after the introduction of the new General …
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Alignment between chronic disease policy and practice : case study at a primary care facility
… supports the need to make the prevention and management of chronic diseases an international health priority. In South Africa, our Health Minister has committed the government to tackling the burden of chronic diseases alongside communicable diseases. The Western Cape has developed an …
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FROM "NO WAY" TO "EVERY DAY" –How Liminal Phase Shapes Medication Adherence in Chronic Disease
… liminal phase impacts medication adherence among chronic disease patients. The study is grounded in the concept of liminality, which denotes the transitional state, and explores its application in the context of chronic health conditions. The research employs a comprehensive mixed-methods …
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Transformation of the US healthcare system with the advent of wireless sensing technologies
… years. With the shifting demographics, change in disease mix, ICT revolution and other factors at play, the system is in a state of flux. Sensor technology on the other hand has also progressed over the years to reach a point where low-cost mass-produced smart sensors are becoming omnipresent. A …
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Developing a mobile application for promoting periodontal health and metabolic control in diabetic patients: testing and feasibility study
Diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease are highly prevalent chronic conditions globally, with a well-established bidirectional relationship. Diabetes negatively affects periodontal health, while severe periodontal disease can worsen glycaemic control. Effective management of both conditions is …
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Transdisciplinary Evaluation of Telehealth Experiences of Diabetic Participants’ and Their Coaches’ in “Stopping Diabetes in Its Tracks” (Sdit) a Descriptive Mixed- Methods Customer Experience Map Journey
… that delivers holistic diabetes prevention and management to inform equitable telehealth infrastructure development and virtual delivery of future programs. Results: The CXJM was a useful method to identify and visualize key program touchpoints and critical stages where change can provide the …
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Prevalence and Determinants of Chronic Diseases Among Food Pantry Users in Washoe County
Chronic conditions remain a public health concern leading to mortality globally and locally. The incidence of chronic disease has been associated with food insecurity, as individuals in these populations do not have access to healthcare and nutritionally safe foods due to financial constraints. The …
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THE ROLE OF THE URBAN ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTER IN ADDRESSING FOOD JUSTICE: FROM FARM TO FAMILIES AND BEYOND
… and nutrition insecurity driving diet-related chronic health conditions in urban settings, strategies that facilitate access to fresh fruits and vegetables are imperative. Food is Medicine is a philosophy that embraces the integration of nutrition education and food subsidies into health care. …
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Technology-supported apprenticeship in the management of chronic disease
Chronic disease is the most important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, but the current standard of care is woefully ineffective. It is paternalistic, episodic, and perversely incentivized based on volume, resulting in poor outcomes at extraordinary cost. Technology-supported …
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Telemonitoring for Patients with Complex Chronic Conditions in Nurse-led Integrated Care
Patients with complex chronic conditions (CCC) represent a significant challenge to the Canadian health care system. The heterogeneity of patients with complex and multi-morbid conditions does not align with current models of care delivery. The system of health care delivery in Canada is built on a …
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A Population-based Evaluation of the Delivery of Care for People Living with HIV in Ontario
… experience are often positively associated with disease-specific outcomes but negatively associated with primary care outcomes. The objectives of this thesis were to: 1) assess comorbidity prevalence among people living with HIV in Ontario; 2) describe the type and extent of care by physician …
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A Study of Fetal Tissue Implantation for the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease: Can Self-Efficacy and Social Support Predict Physical Functioning and Perceived Treatment?
… of fetal tissue implantation in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. This type of investigation is necessary to better understand how and why some participants in a double-blind investigation of fetal tissue implantation for PD improved following the surgical procedure while others did not …
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