| Chronic_Disease_Management Model based on cooperation between providers to improve patient health and outcome. The Calgary Health Region also advises on regional strategy, community care coordinators, and patient class details. |
| Chronic_Disease_Prevention Overview by National Center (USA) offers statistics, state programs, risk surveillance and risk factors per state. |
| Chronic_Disease__Prevention_and_Management Calgary Health Region to host its second international conference from October 29 to November 1, 2007. Registration opens October 2006. |
| Chronic_Disease_Surveillance_in_Canada Background paper also proposes multi-partnered data base renewal (2003). [PDF] |
| Chronic_Health_Conditions_not_a_Barrier_to_Successful_Aging Advice on 'successful aging' with good management of several chronic conditions by HealthLink, the Medical College of Wisconsin. |
| Chronic_Ill_Net Patients, doctors and researchers discuss diseases: Gulf War Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, AIDS, biological and chemical weapons. Many articles. |
| Chronic_Ill_Net Multimedia information source dedicated to chronic illnesses including AIDS, cancer, Persian Gulf War Syndrome, autoimmune diseases and neurological diseases. |
| Chronic_Illness__Acceptance_Is_the_First_Step_Toward_Healing Short description of the day to day acceptance process. |
| Chronic_Illness_Coping Lists articles including lessons from Christopher Reeve, treatment of whole person, psychological control, and coping techniques. |
| Chronic_Illness_Tips A personal account of strategies for daily living. |
| Coping_with_a_Chronic_Illness_in_your_Family Advice to family members, including communication, financial matters, independence and taking charge. |
| Coping_with_Chronic_Illness Patient information publication of the Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health (USA). |
| Coping_with_Chronic_Illness An academic paper discusses illness in terms of stages, with a description of each in terms of its relevance to patients. |
| Coping_with_Chronic_Illness The Fathers Network on how to deal with physical, emotional and spiritual aspects. Applies to anyone with a longterm disease. |
| Coping_with_Chronic_Illness_and_Depression How to recognize depression and when to consult the doctor. [PDF] |
| Coping_with_Long-term_Physical_Illness_and_Pain Short explanation to counselors on defense mechanisms and coping styles of patients. |
| A_Day_in_a_Life_with_Chronic_Illness A personal account of daily events aims to promote better understanding. |
| Diet,_Nutrition_and_the_Prevention_of_Chronic_Diseases Combined World Health Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization expert report on prevention of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, dental diseases and osteoporosis. [PDF] |
| Expert_Patients_Programme_for_Long-term_Patients Self-management course for confidence, skills and knowledge to manage chronic health conditions. Provides newsletter, explanation of program, people's views. |
| Faced_with_a_Life_Threatening_Illness_ Questions, concerns and links provided by Australian Palliative Care Council. |
| Family_Caregiver_Alliance National Center on Caregiving offers fact sheets, advice, research reports, public policy briefs, and newsletters. |
| Guidance_for_People_Facing_Serious_Illness Handbook gives short, practical advice how to handle serious illness and dying. |
| Health_Action_Network A volunteer non-profit organization helping to rehabilitate people with chronic mental or physical illness into the community. Includes details of training and resources. |
| Household_Management_Questions_for_Others_with_Chronic_Illness Practical advice on adjusting expectations, cleaning, time management and recommended books. Short thread in The New Homemaker. |
| Illness,__Disability_and_Social_Inclusion Evaluates policies on education, social security, employment, anti-discrimination, and independence. From the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions. [PDF] |
| Improving_Chronic_Illness_Care Research and resources, including a model to promote interaction between patient and care givers. Essential elements are the community, self-management support, decision support and clinical informati |
| It\'s_Your_Life E-book on chronic disease management available for free online reading or download. |
| Learning_to_Cope_with_Chronic_Illness Practical advice to patients and significant others. |
| Learning_to_Live_with_a_Chronic_Condition Patient advice on communication with the health team, deciding on a treatment plan, and minimizing costs. From the Lifepath Information Series. |
| Living_with_Chronic_Illness Personal advice on making adjustments and maintaining hope. |
| Living_with_Chronic_Illness_and_Disease Personal perspective on living with chronic disease. Articles cover getting through each day, relaxations, tips, work, stories. |
| Living_with_Chronic_Illness_and_Pain Explains how lifestyle changes can be effective in self-managing a condition. From Men's Health Peer Education. |
| Living_with_Long_Term_Illness Tips and ideas on dealing with a chronic condition in daily life. Personal site. |
| Managing_Long_Term_Conditions_(Chronic_Disease_Management) A National Primary and Care Trust Development Funds program aimed to produce personalized care plans involving all medical and associated disciplines. No longer updated, it still contains valuable inf |
| Managing_your_Chronic_Illness British Columbia's patient information with links to programs. |
| Next_steps_after_your_diagnosis__finding_information_and_support Consumer health information for people with a disease or chronic condition on how to obtain reliable treatment information by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (USA). |
| Patient_Self-Management_-_Chronic_Disease_Care Overview of research and publications showing evidence patient self-management interventions lead to improved health status, increased patient satisfaction and reductions in hospital and emergency roo |
| Poem,_Pain_Management,_Chronic_Illness Poem about coping with pain using relaxation and imagery. |
| Preventing_Chronic_Disease__Public_Health_Research,_Practice_and_Policy A peer-reviewed Journal by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in the United States. Contains essays, original research, special topics, case studies. Also availabl |
| Preventing_Disability_in_the_Elderly_With_Chronic_Disease Discusses outcome of patient self management program. Education and lifestyle changes improve health, preserve functions and reduce costs. Also in PDF (published in 2002). |
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