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| Caring for People with Chronic Conditions | |
Link to document(s) | http://www.euro.who.int/Doc... |
Document type: | Monographs, Reports, and Book Chapters |
Language: | English |
Publication date: | 2008 |
Primary area(s) of focus: | Electronic Patient Records, Evidence Based Practice, Health Care Finance, Health Care Policy and Reform, Health Management, Noncommunicable Diseases |
Bibliographic Citation: | European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies |
Submited by: | Mrs. Irina Ibraghimova |
Material written specifically for patients: | No |
Date of entry: | September 11, 2009 |
Pages: | 290 |
| This book systematically examines some of the key issues involved in the care of those with chronic diseases. It synthesises the evidence on what we know works (or does not) in different circumstances. From an international perspective, it addresses the prerequisites for effective policies and management of chronic disease. It synthesizes the evidence on what we know works (or does not) in different circumstances. From an international perspective, it addresses the prerequisites for effective policies and management of chronic disease. Taking a whole systems approach, the book: -Describes the burden of chronic disease in Europe; -Explores the economic case for investing in chronic disease management; -Examines key challenges posed by the growing complexity in healthcare including prevention, the role of self-management, the healthcare workforce, and decision-support; -Examines systems for financing chronic care; -Analyses the prerequisites for effective policies for chronic care. Caring for People with Chronic Conditions is key reading for health policy makers and health care professionals, as well as postgraduate students studying health policy, health services research, health economics, public policy and management. | |
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