title: Integration of chronic disease and disability and health state programs in Montana.
abstract: This paper describes the strategies used in one state, Montana, to improve the health of individuals at risk for or living with chronic conditions associated with disability. These strategies demonstrate capacity to intervene at individual and environmental levels, and reveal opportunities for public health professionals to collaborate with independent living and long term care partners. In this paper we attempt to outline some of the challenges inherent in these collaborations and suggest strategies to overcome them.
authors.affiliation: The University of Montana Rural Institute, Missoula, MT, USA. Electronic address: Meg.Traci@mso.umt.edu.
authors.forename: Meg
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Traci
authors.affiliation: The University of Montana Rural Institute, Missoula, MT, USA.
authors.forename: Tom
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Seekins
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D006078:Government Programs; D006801:Humans; D057187:Independent Living; D008134:Long-Term Care; D009009:Montana; D011634:Public Health
keywords: Chronic conditions; Chronic disease; Disability; Environment; State public health program