The Relationship Between Organizational Climate and Quality of Chronic Disease Management
June 1, 2011 | Journal Article
When there is a positive relational climate in a clinic, patients are more likely to receive care that adheres to guidelines.
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Trends in Hypertension Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment and Control in Older Mexican Americans, 1993-2005
January 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Trends in hypertension and hypertension awareness of older Mexican Americans (>75 years) in the Southwest.
Improving Chronic Illness Care
June 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This article examines the use of evidence-based care management processes by large physician organizations. Care management processes are designed to improve care for people with chronic illness. Over 90 million Americans have a chronic illness and chronic illness is responsible for more than three-quarters of national health care costs.
Financial and Health Burdens of Chronic Conditions Grow
April 1, 2009 | Issue Brief
In 2007, more than 20 million people with chronic conditions lived in families with problems paying medical bills, according to a study by the Center for Studying Health System Change.
Uninsured Americans with Chronic Health Conditions
May 1, 2005 | Survey/Poll
When people with chronic conditions lack insurance, what impact can it have on their access to care? Using recent data from the National Center for Health Statistics' National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), the researchers quantified the number of ...
Changing Patterns in Health Behaviors and Risk Factors Related to Cardiovascular Disease Among American Indians and Alaska Natives
April 1, 2010 | Journal Article
An examination of changes in cardiovascular disease-related risk factors and health outcomes for American Indians and Alaska Natives found increases in the prevalence of diabetes, obesity and hypertension for all age groups, regions and educational levels.
Improving Chronic Illness Care
September 1, 2009 | Journal Article
The use of organized chronic illness care management processes (CMPs) is discussed in this article.
Diabetes Awareness and Knowledge Among Latinos
November 1, 2009 | Journal Article
In this national study of Latinos, having a usual source of health care (USHC) means better awareness and knowledge about diabetes.
The Converged Experience of Risk and Disease
June 1, 2009 | Journal Article
The author explores how the experience of disease and the experience of risk of disease are now very similar in terms of the effects on the patients. He claims that lines have become blurred, and that this phenomenon is worthy of further study.
Video Presents Family Doctors' Experiences with Chronic Care Model
August 1, 2005 | Program Result
The American Academy of Family Physicians adapted and distributed a 12-minute video presenting the experiences of three physicians who have adopted the Chronic Care Model, a treatment approach designed to improve the outcomes of patients with chronic illness.