Health systems sustainability in the framework of rare diseases actions. Actions on educational programmes and training for professionals and patients

Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2019 Jul-Sep;55(3):265-269. doi: 10.4415/ANN_19_03_12.

Abstract

Rare disease community is one of the largest patient populations in the world estimated to be 350 million of people. Collectively common, rare diseases pose a significant medical and economic burden for health systems worldwide. In this respect, rare diseases are considered a priority of public health. The study is a review aimed to determine whether there is evidence that education plays a key role in building sustainable health system and will allow better health and well-being for people with rare diseases to be achieved. This review shows evidence that providing quality education through different ways and actions the lives of people suffering from a rare disease and their families can be improved.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Delivery of Health Care / economics*
  • Education, Medical / economics*
  • Humans
  • Patient Education as Topic / economics*
  • Public Health
  • Rare Diseases / therapy*