Patient education and self-management programs in arthritis
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01/03/2004
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Resumo |
♦ Arthritis self-management programs (ASMPs) are integrated into many clinical practice guidelines and policies, and are the core business of Arthritis Foundations.<br /><br />♦ Australian Arthritis Foundations are embarking on a National Quality Assurance Program which should raise awareness and improve confidence in such programs.<br /><br />♦ ASMPs aim to empower people, improve quality of life while living with chronic disease, increase healthy activities and improve self-monitoring — each of which can assist with clinical management, but can be difficult to evaluate.<br /><br />♦ Although there is modest high-quality evidence of traditional “clinical outcomes” from ASMPs, these programs are strongly endorsed by consumers, are being used as a vehicle for healthcare reform, and have the potential to substantially improve public health.<br /><br />♦ Coordinated national delivery of patient education programs has the potential to improve healthcare and outcomes for people with arthritis. |
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Idioma(s) |
eng |
Publicador |
Australasian Medical Publishing Company Pty. Ltd. |
Relação |
http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/180_05_010304/osb10565_fm.html |
Direitos |
2004, The Medical Journal of Australia |
Tipo |
Journal Article |