title: A systems-based disease management model: achieving optimal health care outcomes.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, University 38677, USA.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Blackwell
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Szeinbach
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Barnes
authors.forename: D D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Garner
mesh_terms: 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