[Chronicity practices - The integrated management for chronic conditions in the health district of Campi Salentina (Lecce ASL)]

Ig Sanita Pubbl. 2015 Mar-Apr;71(2):195-204.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

A program concerning the care management of chronic conditions has been carried out in the primary care setting, starting from previous projects based on delivering integrated care and on promoting patient empowerment. The chronicity practice, which is based on common facilities and time of work, is aimed to improve communication about individual care plan of patients, to improve adherence to the treatment and to the follow-up. The expected outcome are: the increasing adherence to healthy lifestyle and doctor's recommendations, improved clinical outcome, satisfaction of patients and health professionals.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Disease / therapy*
  • Delivery of Health Care, Integrated*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Italy
  • Life Style*
  • Medication Adherence*
  • Patient Participation*
  • Patient Satisfaction*
  • Primary Health Care*
  • Professional-Patient Relations
  • Surveys and Questionnaires