| 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). |
| Report_of_the_Working_Group_on_Long-Term_Care US Department of Labor, Advisory Council Report to recommend policy changes and education on broad scope of findings. |
| Stanford_Self-Management_Programs Center develops, evaluates, and disseminates community-based, peer-led, programs for people with all kinds of chronic diseases. Part of School of Medicine, Stanford University, California. |
| Ten_Resolutions A psychologist offers strategies for dealing with painful illnesses. |
| Ten_Steps_for_Coping_with_a_Chronic_Condition Harvard Health Publication Letter. Patient oriented advice. |
| Yoga_For_Chronic_Illness Article explains how yoga helps to maintain and restore health by stretching and breathing. |
| AMA__Diagnosis_and_Management_of_Foodborne_Illnesses Publication for health care professionals on the causes and treatments of foodborne illness. |
| Ask_NOAH_About__Food_Poisoning Directory of annotated links. |
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Chronic conditions such as noncommunicable diseases (eg. diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) long term mental disorders and certain communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS are the leading causes of death and disability in the world. The World Health Organization reports that currently chronic diseases are responsible for 60% of the global disease burden. In Canada, the current cost of illness, disability and death due to chronic disease is over $80 billion annually. In response to this growing burden many countries around the world are taking a great interest in improving the management of chronic conditions. The Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Initiative with the Calgary Health Region began in 2002. The focus of the initiative is to develop a regional strategy for improving the management of chronic diseases across the continuum of care. The Region has adopted the Chronic Care Model developed by the MacColl Institute for Healthcare Innovation, Seattle as its framework for managing chronic conditions. This model has demonstrated that outcomes across a range of chronic diseases can be improved if a multifaceted approach is taken and attention is given to the community, health system, self-management support, delivery system design, decision support and clinical information systems. It provides a road map for improving the way organizations provide chronic illness care. Earlier this year CDM adopted British Columbia's Expanded Chronic Care Model.
The Region’s strategy for implementing the chronic care model is as follows:To improve the management of people with chronic conditions in the primary care setting, the Calgary Health Region offers Chronic Disease Nursing support to Family Physicians within Primary Care Networks. The goal of the Chronic Disease Nurse is to assist people living with one or more chronic conditions to optimize their health and well-being. With the belief that the patient has a central role in managing their health, the nurse works with the individual to identify real and potential risks. The nurse supports people in health behaviour change, provides them with the knowledge, tools and skills to manage their disease(s) and provides case management, referrals to appropriate services and disease management according to clinical practice guidelines. Increase the access of family physicians to specialist expertise and support by having regional staff from acute care specialty clinics see high risk/complex patients and have medical specialists provide continuing medical education (CMEs) and care algorithms for the care teams based on best practice Implement an electronic Chronic Disease Management information system to allow all providers across the continuum of care to communicate with each other and monitor care. Embed alerts and reminders into the system so that they are available at point or careSupport patients through the ‘Living well with a Chronic Condition’ program -a community based exercise and education program run by the Region together with community facilities (such as the Talisman center and YMCAs). People with a range of chronic conditions exercise together in community facilities close to where they live and receive education about their specific health condition. The program is staffed with a multidisciplinary team of professionals including exercise specialists, physical therapists, dietitians and social workersProvide personal support through the Stanford Chronic Disease self-management program. This program is lay led and suitable for people with a range of chronic conditions. The intent of the program is to help people make informed choices in their health behaviors and to develop positive lifestyle strategies to live as fully and productively as they can. E-mail comments to Chronic Disease Management Webmaster. Page last updated on:October 07, 2008 Privacy | Regional Policies | Optimized Viewing | Contact 