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2. Partnership-based nursing practice framework for patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and their families—A discursive paper.
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Jónsdóttir, Helga, Halldórsdóttir, Bryndís S., and Ingadóttir, Thorbjörg Sóley
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NURSE-patient relationships , *CLINICAL medicine , *MEDICAL quality control , *OUTPATIENT services in hospitals , *PALLIATIVE treatment , *SELF-management (Psychology) , *MEDICAL care , *KEY performance indicators (Management) , *NURSING , *HOSPITALS , *CHRONIC diseases , *OBSTRUCTIVE lung diseases , *NURSING practice , *ADVANCED practice registered nurses , *CONCEPTUAL structures , *MEDICAL-surgical nurses , *FAMILY nursing - Abstract
Aim: The increase in the number of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the disease burden, has prompted concerted efforts to improve healthcare, particularly outpatient services. In line with these attempts the Partnership-Based Nursing Practice Theoretical Framework for People with COPD was developed to guide outpatient nursing care. The principal approach of the framework is a ‘Dialogue’ with the patients, which has four components: ‘Establishing family involvement’, ‘Assisting living with symptoms’ and ‘Facilitating access to healthcare’, with the primary goal being ‘Enhancement of the health experience’. With new knowledge, research on the framework, and extensive experience in using it, a need arose to modify the framework to maximize its clinical utility. Design: Discursive paper. Methods: A narrative review and critical reflection was conducted to revise the nursing practice framework via selected literature search from 2012 to 2022, research on the framework, and the authors' reflections on the clinical experience of using the framework. Results: The nursing practice framework highlights capacities and possibilities that lie in the nurse–patient relationship. The overarching dialogue in the revised framework includes both patients and families. The action-related component ‘Assisting living with the disease’ was added to the framework to underscore the significance of attempting to understand what may lie ahead for patients and families. The other action-related components are as follows: ‘Assisting living with symptoms’ and ‘Facilitating access to healthcare’. The primary goal remains unchanged: enhancing the ‘Health experience’. Conclusion: Using the revised nursing practice framework in outpatient care may help to enhance the lives of people with COPD and their families, particularly at advanced stages of the disease. It may have transferability to other groups of people living with progressive diseases dealing with complicated health problems, and to reduce the usage of costly healthcare resources such as hospital care. Implications for the Profession and/or Patient Care: The partnership-based nursing practice framework assumes an extension of conventional specialized respiratory service and embraces a comprehensive account for that which may influence the patient's health problems. This guidance, which holistically attends to patient-family needs of living with complicated and progressive health predicaments, is fundamental. It contributes to strengthening the disciplinary focus of nursing, interdisciplinary collaboration, person-family-centred quality nursing care and inspires research initiatives. Critical reflections and updates on nursing practice frameworks, such as this revision, are essential to advance nursing and healthcare. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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3. A comparison of tablet-based and paper-based venous insufficiency epidemiologic and economic study quality of life/symptom questionnaire for assessment of chronic venous disease.
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Albernaz, Luiz Fernando, Albernaz, Daiane Taís Schlindwein, Zignani, Fernanda Rita, Santiago, Fabricio, de Moura, Regina Marcia Faria, Barroso, Gustavo, Reis e Silva, Alexandre, and Chi, Yung-Wei
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RESEARCH , *STATISTICS , *SAMPLE size (Statistics) , *CHRONIC diseases , *RESEARCH methodology evaluation , *VENOUS insufficiency , *MANN Whitney U Test , *T-test (Statistics) , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *QUALITY of life , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *MEDICAL practice , *STATISTICAL correlation , *DATA analysis , *DATA analysis software , *LONGITUDINAL method - Abstract
Objective: To comparatively evaluate performances of tablet-based versus paper-based Venous Insufficiency Epidemiologic and Economic Study-Quality of Life/Symptom (VEINES-QOL/Sym) questionnaire. Methods: We prospectively evaluated 78 consecutive patients who completed tablet-based and paper-based VEINES-QOL/Sym questionnaires and compared their scores, completion time, data entry time, and ease of use. We used Student's t-test and Wilcoxon test for quantitative variables, Bland–Altman test and kappa coefficient for agreement between questionnaires and patients, respectively. Spearman's correlation coefficient was used to assess correlations. Results: Most participants (83.3%) found it easier to use the tablet device. Less time was needed to complete the tablet-based (median, 4.75; IQR, 3–7 min) than the paper-based (median, 8.3; IQR, 6.3–11.3 min) questionnaire (p <.001). Better educated patients took less time to complete paper-based (p =.003) and tablet-based (p =.001) questionnaires and considered the latter easier to use (p =.010). Conclusions: The tablet-based VEINES-QOL/Sym proved to be an easy-to-use and time-saving tool. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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4. Palliativmedizinische Aspekte in der klinischen Akut- und Notfallmedizin sowie Intensivmedizin: Konsensuspapier der DGIIN, DGK, DGP, DGHO, DGfN, DGNI, DGG, DGAI, DGINA und DGPalliativmedizin.
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Michels, Guido, John, Stefan, Janssens, Uwe, Raake, Philip, Schütt, Katharina Andrea, Bauersachs, Johann, Barchfeld, Thomas, Schucher, Bernd, Delis, Sandra, Karpf-Wissel, Rüdiger, Kochanek, Matthias, von Bonin, Simone, Erley, Christiane M., Kuhlmann, Susanne D., Müllges, Wolfgang, Gahn, Georg, Heppner, Hans Jürgen, Wiese, Christoph H. R., Kluge, Stefan, and Busch, Hans-Jörg
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CONSENSUS (Social sciences) , *CHRONIC diseases , *ATTITUDES of medical personnel , *CRITICAL care medicine , *INTEGRATED health care delivery , *EMERGENCY medicine , *PALLIATIVE treatment - Abstract
The timely integration of palliative medicine is an important component in the treatment of various advanced diseases. While a German S‑3-guideline on palliative medicine exists for patients with incurable cancer, a recommendation for non-oncological patients and especially for palliative patients presenting in the emergency department or intensive care unit is missing to date. Based on the present consensus paper, the palliative care aspects of the respective medical disciplines are addressed. The timely integration of palliative care aims to improve quality of life and symptom control in clinical acute and emergency medicine as well as intensive care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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5. Could kinesiology taping of the inspiratory muscles help manage chronic breathlessness? An opinion paper.
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Banerjee, G., Rose, A., Briggs, M., Plant, P., and Johnson, M. I.
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TREATMENT of dyspnea ,RESPIRATORY muscles ,TAPING & strapping ,CHRONIC diseases ,PHYSICAL therapy ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,NURSES ,RESPIRATION ,ALTERNATIVE medicine ,PALLIATIVE treatment - Abstract
Chronic or refractory breathlessness adversely affects quality of life. Current treatment strategies for managing breathlessness are often inadequate in providing complete relief. Kinesiology taping is generally used in musculoskeletal practice for preventive and rehabilitative purposes. Recently, our attention was drawn to the plausible mechanism(s) and indication for use of kinesiology taping for managing chronic breathlessness. We present a brief review of the scientific rationale and efficacy of kinesiology taping for respiratory function-related outcomes. Through this publication, we hope to catalyse discussions amongst palliative care professionals and researchers on the potential use of kinesiology taping in the management of chronic breathlessness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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6. Blood Clot Dynamics and Fibrinolysis Impairment in Cancer: The Role of Plasma Histones and DNA.
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Ullah, Matti, Mirshahi, Shahsoltan, Valinattaj Omran, Azadeh, Aldybiat, Iman, Crepaux, Sullyvan, Soria, Jeannette, Contant, Geneviève, Pocard, Marc, and Mirshahi, Massoud
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PAPER chromatography , *IN vitro studies , *BLOOD viscosity , *T-test (Statistics) , *DATA analysis , *BLOOD proteins , *BLOOD collection , *RHEOLOGY , *ENZYME-linked immunosorbent assay , *DNA , *CANCER patients , *FIBRIN fibrinogen degradation products , *TISSUE plasminogen activator , *IN vivo studies , *HISTONES , *CHRONIC diseases , *PERMEABILITY , *FIBRINOLYSIS , *CASE-control method , *FIBRINOGEN , *MEMBRANE glycoproteins , *SCANNING electron microscopy , *STATISTICS , *COMPARATIVE studies , *MICROSCOPY , *DATA analysis software , *TUMORS , *THROMBOSIS , *BIOMARKERS , *CELL receptors , *BLOOD - Abstract
Simple Summary: Blood clots are formed when blood vessels are injured. They help stop bleeding and heal wounds, but can also cause serious problems if they block blood flow or break off and travel to other organs. This study investigates how blood clots differ in people with cancer compared to healthy or non-cancerous individuals. This study found that cancer patients have higher levels of histones in their blood, which make their clots stiffer and resistant to lysis. Further, clots formed in cancer patients have higher viscoelastic properties, and hence are harder to break down. These findings suggest that cancer patients have abnormal clotting properties that may increase their risk of developing thrombosis, and evaluating these properties can be helpful in detecting cancer. Background: Blood viscoelasticity and plasma protein levels can play an important role in the diagnosis and prognosis of cancer. However, the role of histones and DNA in modulating blood clot properties remains to be investigated. This study investigates the differences in blood viscoelasticity and plasma protein levels among cancer patients, individuals with other diseases, and healthy individuals. Methods: Blood samples were collected from 101 participants, including 45 cancer patients, 22 healthy individuals, and 34 individuals with other diseases. Rheological properties of clots formed in vitro by reconstituted elements of fibrinogen or plasma were analyzed with an Anton Paar Rheometer, USA. Plasma protein levels of D-dimer, TPA, EPCR, fibrinogen, and histone H3 were measured through ELISA. Blood clots were formed with or without DNA and histones (H3) by adding thrombin and calcium to plasma samples, and were evaluated for viscoelasticity, permeability, and degradation. Results: Cancer patients show higher blood viscoelasticity and plasma D-dimer levels compared to healthy individuals and individuals with other diseases. Our in vitro analysis showed that the addition of histone to the plasma results in a significant decrease in viscoelasticity and mean fiber thickness of the clot formed thereafter. In parallel studies, using plasma from patients, DNA and histones were detected in fibrin clots and were associated with less degradation by t-PA. Moreover, our results show that the presence of DNA and histones not only increases clots' permeability, but also makes them more prone to degradation. Conclusions: Plasma histones and DNA affect the structure of the clot formed and induce defective fibrinolysis. Moreover, the increased viscoelastic properties of plasma from cancer patients can be used as potential biomarkers in cancer prognosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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7. Technologies for Ageing in Place: A Systematic Review of Reviews and Meta-analyses
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Pereira, Luís, Dias, Ana, Queirós, Alexandra, Rocha, Nelson Pacheco, Sivalingam, Krishna M., Series Editor, Washio, Takashi, Series Editor, Yuan, Junsong, Series Editor, Zhou, Lizhu, Series Editor, Peixoto, Nathalia, editor, Silveira, Margarida, editor, Ali, Hesham H., editor, Maciel, Carlos, editor, and van den Broek, Egon L., editor
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- 2018
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8. Home-Based Multi-parameter Analysis for Early Risk Detection and Management of a Chronic Disease
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Goumopoulos, Christos, Lappa, Athanasia, Barbosa, Simone Diniz Junqueira, Series Editor, Filipe, Joaquim, Series Editor, Kotenko, Igor, Series Editor, Sivalingam, Krishna M., Series Editor, Washio, Takashi, Series Editor, Yuan, Junsong, Series Editor, Zhou, Lizhu, Series Editor, Ghosh, Ashish, Series Editor, Röcker, Carsten, editor, O’Donoghue, John, editor, Ziefle, Martina, editor, Maciaszek, Leszek, editor, and Molloy, William, editor
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- 2018
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9. PEMOCS: theory derivation of a concept for PErsonalized MOtor-Cognitive exergame training in chronic Stroke--a methodological paper with an application example.
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Huber, Simone K., Manser, Patrick, and de Bruin, Eling D.
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COGNITIVE ability ,ACADEMIC ability ,MEDICAL research ,BIOTECHNOLOGY ,CHRONIC diseases - Abstract
Background: Coping with residual cognitive and gait impairments is a prominent unmet need in community-dwelling chronic stroke survivors. Motor-cognitive exergames may be promising to address this unmet need. However, many studies have so far implemented motor-cognitive exergame interventions in an unstructured manner and suitable application protocols remain yet unclear. We, therefore, aimed to summarize existing literature on this topic, and developed a training concept for motor-cognitive exergame interventions in chronic stroke. Methods: The development of the training concept for personalized motorcognitive exergame training for stroke (PEMOCS) followed Theory Derivation procedures. This comprised (1.1) a thorough (narrative) literature search on long-term stroke rehabilitation; (1.2) a wider literature search beyond the topic of interest to identify analogies, and to induce creativity; (2) the identification of parent theories; (3) the adoption of suitable content or structure of the main parent theory; and (4) the induction of modifications to adapt it to the new field of interest. We also considered several aspects of the "Framework for Developing and Evaluating Complex Interventions" by the Medical Research Council. Specifically, a feasibility study was conducted, and refining actions based on the findings were performed. Results: A training concept for improving cognitive functions and gait in community-dwelling chronic stroke survivors should consider the principles for neuroplasticity, (motor) skill learning, and training. We suggest using a stepbased exergame training for at least 12 weeks, 2-3 times a week for approximately 45 min. Gentile's Taxonomy for Motor Learning was identified as suitable fundament for the personalized progression and variability rules, and extended by a third cognitive dimension. Concepts and models from related fields inspired further additions and modifications to the concept. Conclusion: We propose the PEMOCS concept for improving cognitive functioning and gait in community-dwelling chronic stroke survivors, which serves as a guide for structuring and implementing motor-cognitive exergame interventions. Future research should focus on developing objective performance parameters that enable personalized progression independent of the chosen exergame type. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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10. Real-Time Monitoring Using Finite State-Machine Algorithms
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Fuicu, Sebastian, Avramescu, Andrei, Lascu, Diana, Padurariu, Roxana, Marcu, Marius, Akan, Ozgur, Series editor, Cao, Jiannong, Series editor, Coulson, Geoffrey, Series editor, Dressler, Falko, Series editor, Ferrari, Domenico, Series editor, Gerla, Mario, Series editor, Kobayashi, Hisashi, Series editor, Palazzo, Sergio, Series editor, Sahni, Sartaj, Series editor, Shen, Xuemin (Sherman), Series editor, Stan, Mircea, Series editor, Xiaohua, Jia, Series editor, Zomaya, Albert, Series editor, Bellavista, Paolo, Series editor, Giaffreda, Raffaele, editor, Vieriu, Radu-Laurentiu, editor, Pasher, Edna, editor, Bendersky, Gabriel, editor, Jara, Antonio J., editor, Rodrigues, Joel J.P.C., editor, Dekel, Eliezer, editor, and Mandler, Benny, editor
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- 2015
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11. Critically appraised paper: High-intensity interval training is an effective method for enhancing walking capacity in patients with chronic stroke.
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Milne, Nikki
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CHRONIC diseases ,FUNCTIONAL status ,EXERCISE physiology ,STROKE rehabilitation ,WALKING ,STROKE patients ,HIGH-intensity interval training - Abstract
The article discusses the effectiveness of high-intensity interval training for improving walking capacity in chronic stroke patients.
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- 2023
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12. Assistive E-Health Platform for Permanent Monitoring
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Fuicu, Sebastian, Avramescu, Andrei, Lascu, Diana, Padurariu, Roxana, Marcu, Marius, Diniz Junqueira Barbosa, Simone, Series editor, Chen, Phoebe, Series editor, Du, Xiaoyong, Series editor, Filipe, Joaquim, Series editor, Kara, Orhun, Series editor, Liu, Ting, Series editor, Kotenko, Igor, Series editor, Sivalingam, Krishna M., Series editor, Washio, Takashi, Series editor, Fardoun, Habib M., editor, R. Penichet, Victor M, editor, and Alghazzawi, Daniyal M., editor
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- 2015
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13. Toward appropriate criteria in medication adherence assessment in older persons: Position Paper
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Giardini, Anna, Martin, Maria Teresa, Cahir, Caitriona, Lehane, Elaine, Menditto, Enrica, Strano, Maria, Pecorelli, Sergio, Monaco, Alessandro, and Marengoni, Alessandra
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- 2016
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14. DataLink Issues New Perspectives in Value-Based Care: White Paper
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Chronic diseases ,Arts and entertainment industries - Abstract
DataLink Software released its white paper, 'New Perspectives in Value-Based Care: Improving Risk Adjustment Accuracy for High-Risk Members.' This document highlights how gaining accurate identification and documentation of chronic conditions [...]
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- 2021
15. Health policy and systems research for rehabilitation: a call for papers
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Cieza, Alarcos, Kwamie, Aku, Magaqa, Qhayiya, and Ghaffar, Abdul
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Chronic diseases ,Medical policy ,National health insurance ,Health ,World Health Organization - Abstract
Rehabilitation is included in the universal health coverage (UHC) target of the sustainable development goals as an essential health service; access to rehabilitation is a human right. (1) Rehabilitation services [...]
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- 2021
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16. The 50 most cited papers in chronic scapholunate reconstruction: a bibliometric analysis.
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Levy, Kenneth H., Huddleston, Hailey, Kurtzman, Joey S., Aibinder, William R., and Koehler, Steven M.
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TENDON surgery , *SAMPLE size (Statistics) , *CHRONIC diseases , *BIBLIOMETRICS , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *PLASTIC surgery , *HAND surgery , *CITATION analysis , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *JOINT hypermobility ,WRIST surgery - Abstract
Purpose: This study identifies the most impactful papers on scapholunate reconstruction and provides a quantitative assessment of the impact of these papers in order to inform future clinical practice, education, and research of this condition. Methods: The Scopus database was used in May 2020 to identify the 50 most cited clinical articles pertaining solely to chronic scapholunate reconstruction. Citation number and density, publication variables, and Altmetric Attention Scores (AASs) were collected and analyzed. Results: The top 50 articles on chronic scapholunate reconstruction produced 1,868 total citations, with an average of 37.36 ± 39.90 citations per article (range 7–196) and an average citation density of 2.44 ± 2.27. US-based publications (n = 20) and articles published in Journal of Hand Surgery (n = 24) were associated with significantly higher citation number and density (p < 0.01 – p = 0.018). In addition, sample size was positively correlated with citation density (rho = 0.312, p = 0.029). Fourteen articles were associated with an AAS (mean score = 4.07 ± 4.70). There was no significant association between AAS and citation number or density, but AAS did significantly predict citation density (coefficient = 0.378, 95% CI: [0.013–0.741], p = 0.043). Conclusion: Numerous factors, such as journal of publication, location, and sample size, were significantly associated with citation number and/or citation density. Interestingly, AAS was predictive of, but not directly correlated with citation density, suggesting that the impact of scapholunate literature may not be adequately captured with a citation analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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17. Position paper sulle politiche per la cronicità e sugli interventi per la gestione dello scompenso cardiaco
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Isabella Mastrobuono, Lucia Ferrara, Paolo Bordon, Paolo Tecleme, Domenico Gabrielli, Maria Cristina Ghiotto, Immacolata Cacciapuoti, Francesco Locati, Angelica Zazzera, Maria Rosaria Di Somma, Luca Merlino, Marco Gabbianelli, Manlio Cipriani, Lorenzo Roti, Giovanni De Luca, and Valeria Domenica Tozzi
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CHRONIC DISEASES, CHRONIC DISEASES MANAGEMENT, HEARTH FAILURE, MANAGEMENTMODELS, REGIONAL POLICY, REGIONAL PROJECTS ,HEARTH FAILURE ,CHRONIC DISEASES MANAGEMENT ,Health Policy ,REGIONAL POLICY ,MANAGEMENTMODELS ,CHRONIC DISEASES ,REGIONAL PROJECTS - Abstract
Il contributo rappresenta il documento di posizionamento sulle politiche e sui modelli di gestione delle patologie croniche, risultato della Consensus Conference che ha visto la partecipazione dei delegati di 14 istituzioni portatrici di interesse diretto sul tema, svolta nei mesi di ottobre e novembre 2018. Dopo un’analisi delle politiche sulla cronicita di 10 regioni italiane, il paper focalizza l’attenzione sui modelli di gestione rivolti a una delle popolazioni croniche intorno alle quali gli interventi regionali si sono concentrati: lo scompenso cardiaco. Lo scopo del presente paper e quello di: 1) accertare lo stato dell’arte delle politiche italiane sulla gestione delle patologie croniche tramite la mappatura di piani, programmi e progetti regionali; 2) identificare i trend principali che caratterizzano le politiche di gestione sulle patologie croniche e sullo scompenso cardiaco, tramite un’analisi comparata delle fonti legislative mappate; 3) individuare le caratteristiche dei progetti regionali relativi alla gestione delle cronicita e, ove presenti, dello scompenso cardiaco, grazie all’analisi dei progetti regionali maggiormente rappresentativi delle scelte regionali. Emerge come le politiche di gestione della cronicita si stiano muovendo lungo delle traiettorie che includono strategie di governo della domanda, gestione delle polipatologie e organizzazione della fruizione dei servizi. Il paper si conclude approfondendo 8 statement che rappresentano il punto di vista dell’expert panel group che ha preso parte alla Consensus Conference sui temi oggetto del lavoro.
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- 2020
18. Upfield Releases Paper on A Better Plant-Based Future
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Chronic diseases ,Emissions (Pollution) ,Type 2 diabetes ,Obesity ,Pollution control ,Land use ,Plants (Organisms) ,Biodiversity ,Cancer prevention ,Arts and entertainment industries - Abstract
Upfield has launched a policy position paper on A Better Plant-Based Future, offering eight recommendations to inspire systematic change within our food system. According to a media release, Upfield believes [...]
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- 2019
19. Call for papers: Generating stronger evidence to inform policy and practice: natural experiments on built environments, health behaviours and chronic diseases.
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BUILT environment ,HEALTH behavior ,CHRONIC diseases ,HEALTH policy ,PUBLIC health officers - Abstract
The article is a call for papers in the Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada journal. It focuses on the topic of natural experiments on built environments, health behaviors, and chronic diseases. The built environment, which includes structures, recreation facilities, transportation systems, and community design, has been linked to the development of chronic diseases and health behaviors. Natural experiments, which are interventions that occur without a researcher's manipulation, offer an opportunity to evaluate the effects of changes to the built environment on health behaviors and chronic disease risk. The special issue aims to provide evidence on the effectiveness of built environment interventions in a Canadian context. The journal is seeking research articles that present new findings or synthesize existing evidence on natural experiments and their impact on health behaviors and chronic disease prevention. The submission deadline is November 30, 2024. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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20. China Life Insurance: The 'White Paper on Asset Allocation and Insurance Protection for Middle and High Net Worth Families' released, and the allocation rate of commercial health insurance continued to increase
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China Life Insurance Company Ltd. ,Family ,Chronic diseases ,Insurance industry ,Health insurance ,Insurance industry ,Business ,Business, international - Abstract
In recent years, with the changes in society, environment, living conditions and styles, the incidence of chronic diseases and major diseases in my country has become higher and younger. Coupled [...]
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- 2022
21. A Call to Action: Now Is the Time to Screen Elderly and Treat Osteosarcopenia, a Position Paper of the Italian College of Academic Nutritionists MED/49 (ICAN-49)
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Tiziana Montalcini, Mauro Serafini, Diego Russo, Lorenzo M. Donini, Loris Pironi, Andrea Natali, Patrizia Riso, Anna Tagliabue, Lucia Frittitta, Angela A. Rivellese, Marisa Porrini, Antonino De Lorenzo, Arturo Pujia, Fabio Galvano, Giovanni Scapagnini, Montalcini T., Pujia A., Donini L.M., Frittitta L., Galvano F., Natali A., Pironi L., Porrini M., Riso P., Rivellese A.A., Russo D., Scapagnini G., Serafini M., Tagliabue A., and De Lorenzo A.
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Gerontology ,Aging ,Sarcopenia ,Review ,Disease ,Settore MED/49 ,Elderly ,0302 clinical medicine ,Risk Factors ,Cancer screening ,sarcopenia ,bioelectrical impedance analysis ,chronic diseases ,DXA ,elderly ,fractures ,handgrip strength ,mortality ,muscle mass ,osteoporosis ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Nutrition and Dietetics ,musculoskeletal system ,Call to action ,Italy ,Bioelectrical impedance analysi ,Body Composition ,lcsh:Nutrition. Foods and food supply ,Bioelectrical impedance analysis ,lcsh:TX341-641 ,030209 endocrinology & metabolism ,Handgrip strength ,Chronic disease ,03 medical and health sciences ,medicine ,Humans ,Dementia ,Muscle Strength ,Mortality ,Risk factor ,Noncommunicable Diseases ,Aged ,business.industry ,Osteoporosi ,Muscle mass ,medicine.disease ,Fracture ,Muscle ma ,Chronic diseases ,Life expectancy ,Osteoporosis ,Position paper ,business ,Fractures ,human activities ,Food Science - Abstract
Aging is a risk factor for the development of multiple chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia. Life expectancy has increased in certain countries but this phenomenon is associated with a reduction of years of healthy life. Aging is associated with a number of physical and functional changes, especially sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is a clinical condition associated with a decrease in skeletal muscle and muscle strength, however, sarcopenia is a reversible condition. On the basis of the current scientific literature, sarcopenia could more appropriately capture an individual’s vulnerability to negative health-related outcomes since it represents an early form of the chronic diseases. Recognition of this clinical condition can improve the management of older individuals in many different clinical settings. Despite the limitations of the indirect methods used to study body composition, the Italian College of the Academic Nutritionists ME/49 recommends that health authorities and health professionals around the world should make a greater effort to diagnose sarcopenia earlier and to manage it more effectively. In line with the development of cancer screening, the use of two diagnostic tools for sarcopenia (BIA and DXA) should be implemented.
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- 2020
22. KNOWLEDGE GRAPH ANALYSIS FOR CHRONIC DISEASES NURSING BASED ON VISUALIZATION TECHNOLOGY AND LITERATURE BIG DATA.
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SIYU DUAN and YANG ZHAO
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KNOWLEDGE graphs ,TECHNICAL literature ,CHRONIC diseases ,BIG data ,MEDICAL personnel ,DEAD ,ELECTRONIC publications - Abstract
The use of knowledge graph analysis for chronic disease nursing based on visualization technology and literature big data is an unexplored area of research in this field of study. To uncover research hotspots and developmental trends in the field of chronic disease nursing, and to provide a scholarly reference, we employed mathematical and statistical methods along with CiteSpace literature visualization analysis software for quantitative analysis of extensive literature data from the Web of Science Core Collection. We examined aspects such as publication trends, journals, author collaborations, research institutions, national and regional distributions, keyword co-occurrence, clustering, time zones, emergence, literature co-citations, and more. These analyses identified the current hotspots and future directions for research. Notably, scholars' interest in chronic disease nursing exhibited a consistent upward trajectory. In particular, the field of artificial intelligence technology application in nursing yielded 3, 610 published papers in 141 journals with more than or equal to 10 published papers on the topic, accounting for 58.41% of the total number of published papers in this field of study. Furthermore, the top three publishers were the "Journal of Clinical Nursing," "Journal of Advanced Nursing," and "BMC Health Services Research." Among authors, Hu, Frank B., Willett, Walter C., and Rimm, Eric B., ranked as the top three, and 12 authors had more than 10 publications. The most active research institutions included Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Brigham & Women's Hospital, University of California System, University of London, US Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, University of Sydney, and the University of Toronto. The United States, Australia, England, China, Canada, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Sweden, and Germany emerged as the leading countries in terms of research output, while emerging hotspots encompassed topics such as incidence, rheumatoid arthritis, qualitative research, burnout, kidney transplantation, critical illness, COVID-19, Sars-COV-2, public health, and the well-being of medical staff. These findings present valuable insights for prospective research endeavors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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23. Promotion of Physical Activity to Prevent Non-communicable Diseases: An Advocacy Paper.
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Amini, Maryam, Djazayery, Abolghassem, Khosravi, Maryam, and Shafaatdoost, Mehrnoosh
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PHYSICAL activity , *NON-communicable diseases , *PUBLIC officers , *CHRONIC diseases - Abstract
Background: Recent studies show that Iranians, especially women, do not have enough physical activity and if serious measures are not taken to resolve this problem, the consequences will be harmful to the society. The purpose of this advocacy paper was to determine and explain the responsibilities of all organizations and institutions responsible for promoting physical activity to root out the problem. Methods: After a thorough library search we conducted nine in-depth interviews with the relevant policymakers and government officials, managers, and practitioners in promoting physical activity. All interviews were recorded. To analyze, all of voice files were typed, saved as Word files, and exported to MAXQDA10 software by the research team. To find the main themes, all the files were read carefully several times. Then they were coded, categorized, and organized based on the main objectives of the study. In this way, themes and subthemes were emerged. Results: According to the participants in the study current state of physical activity in the country, especially among women, is not promising. The participants explained about the main obstacles for promotion of physical activity in the country and recommended practical strategies for its promotion. The strategies were suggested in three areas: Promoting culture, social protection, and adjusting current policies to overcome the existing barriers. Conclusion: Regarding the unfavorable state of physical activity in the country presentation of this advocacy document can be an effective step in promoting physical activity, thus reducing chronic diseases and improving general health in the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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24. Study Findings from Nutrition Research Australia Provide New Insights into Chronic Disease (Dietary Fibre Intake In Australia. Paper I: Associations With Demographic, Socio-economic, and Anthropometric Factors)
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Chronic diseases ,Physical fitness ,Medical research ,Nutrition ,Human nutrition ,Obesity ,Editors ,Health - Abstract
2019 JUL 6 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week -- Investigators discuss new findings in Disease Attributes - Chronic Disease. According to [...]
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- 2019
25. Green Circle Life Releases White Paper: How Can Employers Maximize the Engagement of Employees Who Suffer from Chronic Diseases?
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Health care reform ,Workers ,Medical care, Cost of ,Employers ,Chronic diseases ,Cost control ,Cost reduction ,Business ,News, opinion and commentary - Abstract
SmartFHR provider releases white paper highlighting chronic condition management PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla., March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WHAT: A new white paper, How Can Employers Maximize the Engagement of Their [...]
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- 2021
26. DataLink Releases New Perspectives in Value-Based Care: White Paper Outlines Strategies for Improving Risk Adjustment Accuracy for High-Risk Members
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Health care reform ,Chronic diseases ,Business ,Business, international - Abstract
TAMPA, Fla. -- DataLink Software (DataLink), a leading solutions provider that delivers interoperability, reduced costs, improved quality scores and risk adjustment accuracy, offers insights on value-based care and improved risk [...]
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- 2021
27. Healthy Aging: American Geriatrics Society White Paper Executive Summary.
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Friedman, Susan M., Mulhausen, Paul, Cleveland, Maryjo L., Coll, Patrick P., Daniel, Kathryn M., Hayward, Arthur D., Shah, Krupa, Skudlarska, Beata, and White, Heidi K.
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ACTIVE aging , *HEALTH of older people , *HEALTH promotion , *LIFE expectancy , *PREVENTIVE medicine , *AUTONOMY (Psychology) in old age , *QUALITY of life , *FRAIL elderly , *CHRONIC diseases , *DEPENDENCY (Psychology) , *DISEASES , *ELDER care - Abstract
In July 2015, the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society published a manuscript titled, "Failing to Focus on Healthy Aging: A Frailty of Our Discipline?" In response, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Clinical Practice and Models of Care Committee and Public Education Committee developed a white paper calling on the AGS and its members to play a more active role in promoting healthy aging. The executive summary presented here summarizes the recommendations from that white paper. The full version is published online at GeriatricsCareOnline.org. Life expectancy has increased dramatically over the last century. Longer life provides opportunity for personal fulfillment and contributions to community but is often associated with illness, discomfort, disability, and dependency at the end of life. Geriatrics has focused on optimizing function and quality of life as we age and reducing morbidity and frailty, but there is evidence of earlier onset of chronic disease that is likely to affect the health of future generations of older adults. The AGS is committed to promoting the health, independence, and engagement of all older adults as they age. Geriatrics as an interprofessional specialty is well positioned to promote healthy aging. We draw from decades of accumulated knowledge, skills, and experience in areas that are central to geriatric medicine, including expertise in complexity and the biopsychosocial model; attention to function and quality of life; the ability to provide culturally competent, person‐centered care; the ability to assess people's preferences and values; and understanding the importance of systems in optimizing outcomes. J Am Geriatr Soc 67:17–20, 2019. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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28. Benefits and harm of systemic steroids for short- and long-term use in rhinitis and rhinosinusitis: an EAACI position paper.
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Hox, Valerie, Lourijsen, Evelijn, Jordens, Arnout, Aasbjerg, Kristian, Agache, Ioana, Alobid, Isam, Bachert, Claus, Boussery, Koen, Campo, Paloma, Fokkens, Wytske, Hellings, Peter, Hopkins, Claire, Klimek, Ludger, Mäkelä, Mika, Mösges, Ralph, Mullol, Joaquim, Pujols, Laura, Rondon, Carmen, Rudenko, Michael, and Toppila-Salmi, Sanna
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RHINITIS , *METHACHOLINE chloride , *STEROIDS , *CHRONIC diseases , *NOSE , *SINUSITIS - Abstract
Because of the inflammatory mechanisms of most chronic upper airway diseases such as rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis, systemic steroids have been used for their treatment for decades. However, it has been very well documented that—potentially severe—side-effects can occur with the accumulation of systemic steroid courses over the years. A consensus document summarizing the benefits of systemic steroids for each upper airway disease type, as well as highlighting the potential harms of this treatment is currently lacking. Therefore, a panel of international experts in the field of Rhinology reviewed the available literature with the aim of providing recommendations for the use of systemic steroids in treating upper airway disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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29. Benefits and harm of systemic steroids for short‐ and long‐term use in rhinitis and rhinosinusitis: an EAACI position paper.
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RHINITIS , *SINUSITIS , *METHACHOLINE chloride , *CHRONIC diseases , *STEROIDS , *NOSE - Abstract
Because of the inflammatory mechanisms of most chronic upper airway diseases such as rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis, systemic steroids have been used for their treatment for decades. However, it has been very well documented that—potentially severe—side‐effects can occur with the accumulation of systemic steroid courses over the years. A consensus document summarizing the benefits of systemic steroids for each upper airway disease type, as well as highlighting the potential harms of this treatment is currently lacking. Therefore, a panel of international experts in the field of Rhinology reviewed the available literature with the aim of providing recommendations for the use of systemic steroids in treating upper airway disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
30. Critically appraised paper: In people with chronic respiratory disease, telerehabilitation was equivalent to centre-based pulmonary rehabilitation at improving exercise capacity but may not be for dyspnoea [commentary].
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Troosters, Thierry
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RESPIRATORY diseases ,TELEREHABILITATION ,MEDICAL rehabilitation ,EXERCISE tolerance ,CHRONIC diseases ,LUNG diseases ,DYSPNEA ,TREATMENT effectiveness - Published
- 2022
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31. City Life: Three Papers Investigating the Healthcare Experience of Refugees With Noncommunicable Diseases Residing in Urban Settings Across the Middle East and North Africa
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McNatt, Zahirah
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Public health ,Medical care ,Refugees--Health and hygiene ,Chronic diseases ,Health services accessibility - Abstract
The last decade has been defined by the forced displacement of an unprecedented number of people, on a scale not seen since World War II. As of 2018, more than 71 million people across the globe have been forced to migrate as a result of conflict, natural disasters, drought and famine. More than 19 million crossed international borders seeking safety, and were formally registered as refugees. Forced migration has placed stress and pressure on surrounding low-and middle-income countries. This has been most notable in the Middle East and North Africa as a result of the crisis in Syria. Host countries in the Middle East and North Africa are overwhelmed by this rapid influx, particularly by the healthcare needs of this population. Stakeholders face difficulties providing health services to refugees, owing to the increased number of refugees in urban settings, the large demands on host country health systems and the epidemiologic transition towards non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Health challenges have been exacerbated by weaknesses in the global humanitarian architecture, that result in a fragmented and competitive sector that is unprepared for the current context. Few comparative analyses have examined the diversity of policies and practices aimed at improving services for urban-based refugees with NCDs in the MENA region. Furthermore, a variety of quantitative studies examined NCD incidence, prevalence and service utilization. However, these studies have quickly become outdated and do not explore, in adequate depth, the refugee experience and perspective on accessing NCD services in urban settings. Lastly, numerous NCD interventions have been recommended for LMICs. However, very little guidance exists to support actors addressing these health concerns in crisis-affected contexts. As a result, this dissertation is presented in three papers and responds to these gaps in the literature. Each paper focuses on a specific aim and research question and together they identify and provide recommendations for improvement to service delivery and policy formulation. Paper 1 identifies policies and practices, implemented by host countries and humanitarian actors, aimed at improving access to NCD services for urban refugees in the Middle East and North Africa. Paper 2 examines, using qualitative methods, the healthcare access experience of urban-based Syrian refugees who have been diagnosed with NCDs in Jordan. The third portion of this dissertation (Paper 3) is a policy series that provides recommendations for the government of Jordan and humanitarian actors to improve healthcare access for urban-based refugees with NCDs. It is anticipated that this series of publications will be relevant to traditional and non-traditional actors that respond to the health needs of refugees in urban settings in the MENA region.
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- 2019
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32. DataLink Issues New Perspectives in Value-Based Care: White Paper
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Chronic diseases ,Business ,Business, international ,Telecommunications industry - Abstract
DataLink Software released its white paper, 'New Perspectives in Value-Based Care: Improving Risk Adjustment Accuracy for High-Risk Members.' This document highlights how gaining accurate identification and documentation of chronic conditions [...]
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- 2021
33. Toward appropriate criteria in medication adherence assessment in older persons: Position Paper
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Alessandro Monaco, María Teresa Martín, Alessandra Marengoni, Maria Strano, Sergio Pecorelli, Elaine Lehane, Enrica Menditto, Anna Giardini, Caitriona Cahir, Giardini, Anna, Martin, Maria Teresa, Cahir, Caitriona, Lehane, Elaine, Menditto, Enrica, Strano, Maria, Pecorelli, Sergio, Monaco, Alessandro, and Marengoni, Alessandra
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Aging ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Databases, Pharmaceutical ,Health Services for the Aged ,Alternative medicine ,Reproducibility of Result ,Pharmacy ,030204 cardiovascular system & hematology ,Chronic disease ,Medication Adherence ,Adherence ,Chronic diseases ,Elderly ,Nonadherence ,Polypharmacy ,Tools ,Pharmacy records ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,medicine ,Drug utilization ,Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems ,Humans ,030212 general & internal medicine ,music ,Intensive care medicine ,Geriatric Assessment ,Aged ,medicine.diagnostic_test ,business.industry ,Gold standard ,Reproducibility of Results ,music.record_label ,Therapeutic drug monitoring ,Objective approach ,Position paper ,Tool ,Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting System ,Geriatrics and Gerontology ,Drug Monitoring ,business ,Human - Abstract
Nonadherence to medication regimens is a worldwide challenge; adherence rates range from 38 to 57 % in older populations with an average rate of less than 45 % and nonadherence contributes to adverse drug events, increased emergency visits and hospitalisations. Accurate measurement of medication adherence is important in terms of both research and clinical practice. However, the identification of an objective approach to measure nonadherence is still an ongoing challenge. The aim of this Position Paper is to describe the advantages and disadvantages of the known medication adherence tools (self-report, pill count, medication event monitoring system (MEMS) and electronic monitoring devices, therapeutic drug monitoring, pharmacy records based on pharmacy refill and pharmacy claims databases) to provide the appropriate criteria to assess medication adherence in older persons. To the best of our knowledge, no gold standard has been identified in adherence measurement and no single method is sufficiently reliable and accurate. A combination of methods appears to be the most suitable. Secondly, adherence assessment should always consider tools enabling polypharmacy adherence assessment. Moreover, it is increasingly evident that adherence, as a process, has to be assessed over time and not just at one evaluation time point (drug discontinuation). When cognitive deficits or functional impairments may impair reliability of adherence assessment, a comprehensive geriatric assessment should be performed and the caregiver involved. Finally, studies considering the possible implementation in clinical practice of adherence assessment tools validated in research are needed.
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- 2015
34. NACDD Releases FY 2021 Chronic Disease White Paper Supporting Funding for Prevention of Leading Causes of Death and Disease in the U.S
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Medical care, Cost of ,Societies ,Chronic diseases ,Associations, institutions, etc. ,Business ,News, opinion and commentary - Abstract
ATLANTA, Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) has published its annual white paper to promote investment in chronic disease prevention and health promotion. [...]
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- 2020
35. Communication Program For Dairy Products In The Context Of The European Commission~s White Paper - Selection Of A Communication|Pr Agency
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Dairy products ,Dairy products industry ,Obesity ,Chronic diseases ,Business, international ,European Union. European Commission - Abstract
Contract notice: Communication program for dairy products in the context of the european commission~s white paper - selection of a communication / pr agency CNIEL organizes a competition for the [...]
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- 2019
36. Critically appraised paper: Additional rehabilitation following botulinum toxin-A does not improve goal attainment and upper limb activity in chronic stroke survivors [synopsis].
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Spittle, Alicia J
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ARM physiology ,CHRONIC diseases ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,STROKE patients ,STROKE rehabilitation ,GOAL (Psychology) - Abstract
The article presents the summary of the critically appraised paper "Additional rehabilitation following botulinum toxin-does not improve goal attainment and upper limb activity in chronic stroke survivors" which was published within the issue.
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- 2021
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37. Critically appraised paper: Additional rehabilitation following botulinum toxin-A does not improve goal attainment and upper limb activity in chronic stroke survivors [commentary].
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Bower, Kelly
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ARM physiology ,BOTULINUM toxin ,STROKE ,CHRONIC diseases ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,STROKE rehabilitation ,COMBINED modality therapy ,GOAL (Psychology) - Abstract
The author comments on the critically appraised paper entitled "Additional rehabilitation following botulinum toxin-A does not improve goal attainment and upper limb activity in chronic stroke survivors" which was published within the issue.
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- 2021
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38. Critically appraised paper: Implicit motor learning is not superior to explicit motor learning for improving gait speed in chronic stroke [commentary].
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Boyd, Lara A
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WALKING speed ,STROKE ,GAIT in humans ,CHRONIC diseases ,DIAGNOSIS - Abstract
The article focuses on implicit motor learning is not superior to explicit motor learning for improving gait speed in chronic stroke.
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- 2021
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39. Ketogenic vs plantogenic diets for health: a review article
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Dos Santos, Hildemar, Han, Diane, Perez, Mayabel, Johnson, Summer, and Shaheen, Razaz
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- 2023
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40. Biomarkers for personalised prevention of chronic diseases: a common protocol for three rapid scoping reviews.
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Plans-Beriso, E, Babb-de-Villiers, C, Petrova, D, Barahona-López, C, Diez-Echave, P, Hernández, O R, Fernández-Martínez, N F, Turner, H, García-Ovejero, E, Craciun, O, Fernández-Navarro, P, Fernández-Larrea, N, García-Esquinas, E, Kuhn, I, Jiménez-Planet, V, Moreno, V, Rodríguez-Artalejo, F, Sánchez, M J, Pollan-Santamaria, M, and Blackburn, L
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PREVENTIVE medicine ,CARDIOVASCULAR diseases ,BIOMARKERS ,CHRONIC diseases ,DISEASE relapse ,NEURODEGENERATION - Abstract
Introduction: Personalised prevention aims to delay or avoid disease occurrence, progression, and recurrence of disease through the adoption of targeted interventions that consider the individual biological, including genetic data, environmental and behavioural characteristics, as well as the socio-cultural context. This protocol summarises the main features of a rapid scoping review to show the research landscape on biomarkers or a combination of biomarkers that may help to better identify subgroups of individuals with different risks of developing specific diseases in which specific preventive strategies could have an impact on clinical outcomes. This review is part of the "Personalised Prevention Roadmap for the future HEalThcare" (PROPHET) project, which seeks to highlight the gaps in current personalised preventive approaches, in order to develop a Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda for the European Union. Objective: To systematically map and review the evidence of biomarkers that are available or under development in cancer, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases that are or can be used for personalised prevention in the general population, in clinical or public health settings. Methods: Three rapid scoping reviews are being conducted in parallel (February–June 2023), based on a common framework with some adjustments to suit each specific condition (cancer, cardiovascular or neurodegenerative diseases). Medline and Embase will be searched to identify publications between 2020 and 2023. To shorten the time frames, 10% of the papers will undergo screening by two reviewers and only English-language papers will be considered. The following information will be extracted by two reviewers from all the publications selected for inclusion: source type, citation details, country, inclusion/exclusion criteria (population, concept, context, type of evidence source), study methods, and key findings relevant to the review question/s. The selection criteria and the extraction sheet will be pre-tested. Relevant biomarkers for risk prediction and stratification will be recorded. Results will be presented graphically using an evidence map. Inclusion criteria: Population: general adult populations or adults from specific pre-defined high-risk subgroups; concept: all studies focusing on molecular, cellular, physiological, or imaging biomarkers used for individualised primary or secondary prevention of the diseases of interest; context: clinical or public health settings. Systematic review registration: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/7JRWD (OSF registration DOI). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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41. Philips publishes Position Paper on implementing Value-based Healthcare
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Koninklijke Philips N.V. ,Consumer electronics industry ,Health care costs ,Resource allocation ,Chronic diseases ,Medical economics ,Consumer electronics industry ,General interest ,News, opinion and commentary - Abstract
Netherlands: Koninklijke Philips NV has issued the following press release: Standardized metrics, open data standards, new reimbursement models and greater stakeholder involvement identified as keys to wider adoption of value-based [...]
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- 2019
42. Versant Health releases white paper: The medical advantage of an annual eye exam
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Eye examination ,Heart diseases ,Chronic diseases ,Cardiovascular diseases ,Alzheimer's disease ,Blindness ,Health ,Stroke ,General interest ,News, opinion and commentary - Abstract
BALTIMORE: Versant Health has issued the following press release: Blindness ranks as one of the top fears of aging Americans, along with stroke, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and heart disease. And [...]
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- 2019
43. Versant Health releases white paper: The medical advantage of an annual eye exam
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Heart diseases ,Health ,Chronic diseases ,Eye -- Medical examination ,Business ,News, opinion and commentary - Abstract
BALTIMORE, March 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Blindness ranks as one of the top fears of aging Americans, along with stroke, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and heart disease. And an eye exam [...]
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- 2019
44. Chronic illness in South Asia: rethinking discourses of risk, evidence, and control.
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Ranganathan, Shubha
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CHRONIC disease risk factors ,PREVENTION of chronic diseases ,HEALTH policy ,CHRONIC diseases ,DIET ,DIABETES ,ANTHROPOLOGY ,HEALTH behavior ,MENTAL illness - Abstract
This special issue brings together five original research papers on chronic conditions in South Asian contexts with a view to rethink dominant discourses of risk, evidence and control surrounding the category of chronic conditions. Focusing on the multiple and contradictory (re)definitions of what counts as illness, specifically in the context of the rising burden of chronic illness, the papers in this issue deal with a range of health care practices from individual patients negotiating with 'healthy diet', to policy questions about the etiology of emerging disease burden and appropriateness of pharmaceutical interventions in 'traditional' sites of healing. While some of the chronic illnesses addressed in this special issue have received considerable attention from anthropologists (e.g. mental illness, diabetes), others, like leucorrhea have rarely been studied by anthropologists, despite the growing literature on 'chronic illnesses'. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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45. Critically appraised paper: In people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, initiation of nocturnal non-invasive ventilation at home is non-inferior to initiation during a hospital admission [synopsis].
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Cavalheri, Vinicius
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OBSTRUCTIVE lung disease treatment ,ARTERIES ,BLOOD pressure ,CARBON dioxide ,CHRONIC diseases ,HOME care services ,HOSPITAL care ,HYPERCAPNIA ,PATIENT monitoring ,RESPIRATORY therapy ,TELEMEDICINE ,TREATMENT effectiveness - Abstract
The article offers information on people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, initiation of nocturnal non-invasive ventilation at home is non-inferior to initiation during a hospital admission.
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- 2020
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46. Open-source electronic data capture system offered increased accuracy and cost-effectiveness compared with paper methods in Africa.
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Dillon, David G., Pirie, Fraser, Rice, Stephen, Pomilla, Cristina, Sandhu, Manjinder S., Motala, Ayesha A., and Young, Elizabeth H.
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ELECTRONIC data processing , *COST effectiveness , *CHRONIC diseases , *TYPE 2 diabetes , *MEDICAL errors - Abstract
Objectives: Existing electronic data capture options are often financially unfeasible in resource-poor settings or difficult to support technically in the field. To help facilitate large-scale multicenter studies in sub-Saharan Africa, the African Partnership for Chronic Disease Research (APCDR) has developed an open-source electronic questionnaire (EQ). Study Design and Setting: To assess its relative validity, we compared the EQ against traditional pen-and-paper methods using 200 randomized interviews conducted in an ongoing type 2 diabetes case-control study in South Africa. Results: During its 3-month validation, the EQ had a lower frequency of errors (EQ, 0.17 errors per 100 questions; paper, 0.73 errors per 100 questions; P-value ≤ 0.001), and a lower monetary cost per correctly entered question, compared with the pen-and-paper method. We found no marked difference in the average duration of the interview between methods (EQ, 5.4 minutes; paper, 5.6 minutes). Conclusion: This validation study suggests that the EQ may offer increased accuracy, similar interview duration, and increased cost-effectiveness compared with paper-based data collection methods. The APCDR EQ software is freely available [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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47. Session 2195 (Paper): CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (HS PAPER).
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CHRONIC diseases ,DISEASE management ,PARKINSON'S disease ,DISEASES in older people ,LIFESTYLES ,SOCIAL networks - Published
- 2021
48. American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing Position Paper: The Role of the Registered Nurse in Ambulatory Care.
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Paschke, Susan M.
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OCCUPATIONAL roles , *PROFESSIONAL standards , *OUTPATIENT medical care , *NURSE administrators , *CHRONIC diseases , *GOVERNMENT regulation , *PROFESSIONAL employee training , *LEADERSHIP , *MEDICAL care , *OUTPATIENT medical care management , *PATIENT-centered care , *PRIMARY health care , *HEALTH insurance reimbursement , *LABOR supply , *NURSING education , *NURSES , *OUTPATIENT medical care nursing , *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations , *PROFESSIONAL competence , *DEMOGRAPHY , *MEDICAL case management , *ELECTRONIC health records , *INFORMATION technology ,PATIENT Protection & Affordable Care Act - Abstract
The article discusses the role of registered nurses (RN) in ambulatory care, particularly in the U.S. Also cited are the changes in healthcare since the issuance by the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) of its position statement on the issue in 2011 like the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, as well as the role of RNs as care providers, care coordinators, and care partners in the current healthcare setting.
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- 2017
49. India : White Paper on Non-Communicable diseases
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Chronic diseases ,Health policy ,Health care industry ,Communicable diseases ,Health care industry ,Business, international - Abstract
The Government has formulated and brought out National Health Policy (NHP), 2017, which aims at attainment of the highest possible level of good health and well-being, through a preventive and [...]
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- 2018
50. Key principles to accelerate progress in noncommunicable disease care and treatment: Discussion Paper
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Greene, Kate, Sakolsky, Natasha, Daly, Jessica, Dirks, Rebecca, Kekihembo, Constance, Rabkin, Miriam, and White, Heather
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Health services administration ,Medical care ,Chronic diseases ,Disease management ,Medicine ,Community health services ,Therapeutics - Abstract
Recognizing the need for greater attention worldwide to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, implementers are increasingly putting NCD programs in place. This effort is yielding practice-based experiences and evidence that may not be systematically documented and shared, reflected in a limited body of peer-reviewed and gray literature and few platforms for knowledge exchange. To draw on such knowledge that is grounded in experience, we gathered information through reviews of literature, local needs assessments, technical dialogues at the national and local levels, and structured global stakeholder engagement events to yield four principles that reflect the current state of knowledge on developing and implementing community-based services for health promotion and disease management: (1) Support and empower people living with chronic disease to provide better self-care and advocate for improved services. (2) Invest in integrating NCDs into existing development platforms but do not underestimate true costs and effort. (3) Engage a broad range of front-line health workers to champion care. (4) Build coalitions to leverage the strengths of both the public sector’s and private sector’s capacity and leadership. If applied consistently by funders and implementers, these principles have the potential to accelerate progress in reaching low-resourced communities with NCD care and treatment services. At the same time, if implementers commit to proactively, transparently, and collaboratively sharing experience-based learning, the NCD movement will not only pick up speed and be well supported by evidence but will also benefit from programmatic, financial, and political synergies at the global, national, and local levels.
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- 2016
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