New Directions in Chronic Disease Management
Endocrinology and Metabolism
;
: 159-166, 2015.
Artigo
em Inglês
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| ID: wpr-30199
ABSTRACT
A worldwide epidemic of chronic disease, and complications thereof, is underway, with no sign of abatement. Healthcare costs have increased tremendously, principally because of the need to treat chronic complications of non-communicable diseases including cardiovascular disease, blindness, end-stage renal disease, and amputation of extremities. Current healthcare systems fail to provide an appropriate quality of care to prevent the development of chronic complications without additional healthcare costs. A new paradigm for prevention and treatment of chronic disease and the complications thereof is urgently required. Several clinical studies have clearly shown that frequent communication between physicians and patients, based on electronic data transmission from medical devices, greatly assists in the management of chronic disease. However, for various reasons, these advantages have not translated effectively into real clinical practice. In the present review, we describe current relevant studies, and trends in the use of information technology for chronic disease management. We also discuss limitations and future directions.
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Assunto principal:
Doenças Cardiovasculares
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Cegueira
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Doença Crônica
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Custos de Cuidados de Saúde
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Atenção à Saúde
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Extremidades
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Amputação Cirúrgica
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Falência Renal Crônica
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Endocrinology and Metabolism
Ano de publicação:
2015
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