Background. Most recommended care for chronic diseases is based on the research of
single conditions. There is limited information on 'best'processes of care for persons with …

We introduce a primary care practice model for caring for patients with multimorbidity.
Primary care for these patients requires flexibility and ongoing coordination, and it often …

病人主动参与慢性病管理的最终目的是提高病人的自我效能(self-efficacy)
并开展有效的自我管理. 慢性病自我管理的实质为通过“医患合作, 患者互助, 自我管理” …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Implementing quality improvement efforts in clinics is
challenging. Assessment of organizational “readiness” for change can set the stage for …

Efforts to address problems such as mental health, poverty, social exclusion, and chronic
disease have often proven resistant to traditional policies or interventions. In this paper, we …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to argue the importance of contemporary analysis of
the modern social construction of chronicity–encapsulating the world views of the chronically …

Research into networking and interactivity among practitioners is providing new information
that has the potential to enhance the effectiveness of practice improvement initiatives. This …

Background People are increasingly living for longer with multimorbidity. Medical education
and healthcare delivery must be re-orientated to meet the societal and individual patient …

The increasing number of chronically ill people has served as an impetus for the promotion
of patient participation in nursing care. However, little is known about patient participation in …

The use of collaborative communication styles such as motivational interviewing promotes
patient engagement, health literacy, self-management, and improved outcomes for …