A systems-based disease management model: achieving optimal health care outcomes.
In this article, the "disease management system model" is presented, which is applicable to health care providers practicing in community, hospital, and long-term care settings. The core service of patient information for diabetic care is used to demonstrate how the model integrates individual system components involved in health care delivery.
Blackwell
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School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, University 38677, USA.
Szeinbach
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Barnes
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Garner
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D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000628:therapy; D019468:Disease Management; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D017146:Models, Organizational; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010358:Patient Participation; D014481:United States