Most primary medical conditions cause a wide spectrum of complications and sequelae, which may compromise physiologic and psychological function. Comprehensive, integrated care based on key principles includes
This chapter draws on systemic theory; developments in conceptualizing loss, trauma, and resilience; and clinical experience in outlining a clinical approach to addressing the challenges chronic medical conditions pose to individuals, families, and the professionals entrusted with their care. Key elements...
“Though employers may think they know their employees’ needs, poll results suggest there are widespread and frequently hidden challenges facing workers withchronicconditions,” survey lead Gillian SteelFisher, Ph.D., director of the Harvard Opinion Research Program in Boston, said in a statement. ...
Managing and preventing chronic conditions, made easier Book Visit Opens in a new window. Navigating the healthcare maze can feel overwhelming when you have a chronic condition, like diabetes or hypertension. That’s why we created the Impact by One Medical program. It combines a provider-led...
3 This article focuses on vaccine recommendations for individuals with 4 of the most common chronic medical conditions: diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). PATIENTS WITH DIABETES Uncontrolled diabetes places patients at increased susc...
Interventions to enhance medication adherence in chronic medical conditions: a systematic review. Arch Intern Med. 2007;167(6):540-550.ArticlePubMedGoogle ScholarCrossref 48. Finitsis DJ, Pellowski JA, Johnson BT. Text message intervention designs to promote adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART...
(1) To explore stressors affecting midlife adults and understand their impact on health behaviors and the development of chronic medical conditions; (2) To identify midlife-specific interventions that mitigate the impact of stressors on the health of this population. Methods We searched the PubMed...
Your healthcare provider will ask about your signs and symptoms. Tell your provider about other medical conditions you have. Your provider will examine you and listen to your heart and lungs. You may also need any of the following: Blood testswill show if you have an infection. Blood tests...
USPSTF Recommendation Statement: Hormone Therapy After Menopause JAMA US Preventive Services Task Force December 12, 2017 This Recommendation Statement from the US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against use of hormone therapy for primary prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal women (D...
As chronic medical conditions are common in older adults, this suggests that PEMs from these associations are not written at the 6th GRL that is recommended as being understood by most American older adults. This study aimed to identify whether different medical topics common to older adults may ...