Effectiveness of integrated chronic care models for cardiometabolic multimorbidity in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

P Otieno, C Agyemang, H Wao, E Wambiya… - BMJ open, 2023 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives This review aimed at identifying the elements of integrated care models for
cardiometabolic multimorbidity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and their effects on clinical or …

Uncovering Risks Associated with Smoking Types and Intensities in Esophageal Cancer within High-Prevalence Regions in Africa: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis

GT Kamsu, EJ Ndebia - Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 2024 - AACR
Tobacco is usually cited among the well-known risk factors of esophageal cancer;
nevertheless, the extent of the contribution of the type of smoking and its intensity to the …

Association between initial continuity of care status and diabetes-related health outcomes in older patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a nationwide retrospective …

HW Jung, WR Lee - Primary Care Diabetes, 2023 - Elsevier
Background and aim Timely and continuous care is necessary for patients with diabetes to
prevent hospitalization and complications. This study investigated the association between …

A multicomponent health care intervention is associated with improved glycaemic control in subjects with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes compared with routine care …

À Molló, B Vlacho, M Gratacòs… - Diabetes, Obesity …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Aim The INTEGRA study evaluated whether a specially designed multicomponent health
care intervention improved glycaemic control in subjects with poorly controlled type 2 …

[HTML][HTML] Patient perspectives of diabetes care in primary care networks in Singapore: a mixed-methods study

LH Goh, A Szücs, CJR Siah, MA Lazarus… - BMC Health Services …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Type 2 diabetes (T2D) remains an important chronic condition
worldwide requiring integrated patient-centred care as advocated by the Chronic Care …

Factors Associated with the Frequency of Medical Consultations in 1,355,354 Patients with Various Types of Diabetes Mellitus

VJ Vera-Ponce, JA Loayza-Castro, R Tapia-Limonchi… - medRxiv, 2024 - medrxiv.org
Introduction: Proper management of diabetes mellitus (DM) is essential to prevent long-term
complications, improve patients' quality of life, and reduce the economic burden on …

Role of community-based health clubs in promoting patients' health education for diabetes self-care management: an interventional qualitative study in a Ugandan …

M Lubega, J Ogwok, B Nabunya… - BMJ Open …, 2023 - bmjopenquality.bmj.com
Background Self-care management support is a core component of the Chronic Care Model
that emphasises the need for empowering and preparing patients to manage their …

Interdisciplinary Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease and Connective Tissue Disease

SA Guler, T Scheschkowski, A Renner, L Kämpf… - Chest, 2024 - Elsevier
Diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases (ILD) can be challenging, and the identification of an
associated connective tissue disease (CTD) is crucial to estimate prognosis and establish …

[HTML][HTML] Mitigating the Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in the United States: Utilization of the Chronic Care Model as a Public Health Framework

AO Kamalu, AE Ekeoba, EC Uzor, CC Duru… - Open Journal of …, 2024 - scirp.org
As the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy continues to be on the rise, the Chronic Care
Model (CCM) offers a transformative, patient-focused approach for efficient diabetic …

Primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases in the elderly population

R Panarelli, C Caputo, G Cavino, A Scarpa… - Italian Journal of …, 2024 - italjmed.org
The epidemic of chronic cardiovascular diseases must be managed and prevented. We
examine if a sample of 65-75-yearolds knows and practices the right lifestyles to prevent …