| dc.contributor.author | Krell, Kari | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2010-06-23T18:09:37Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2010-06-23T18:09:37Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2010-06-23T18:09:37Z | |
| dc.identifier.other | 2007 Global Perspectives on Chronic Disease: Prevention & Management Conference in Calgary, AB, October 29-November 1, 2007 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2149/2589 | |
| dc.description | The Global Perspectives on Chronic Disease: Prevention & Management Calgary Conference 2007 was an opportunity to participate in dialogue and learn from colleagues about what is needed to transform the health care system to improve the way we prevent and manage chronic disease. The Wagner (2004) model of Chronic Care is the hallmark and foundation of chronic care management used worldwide. Countries are adapting the Wagner model to fit their specific program needs in chronic care management and are also expanding the model to enhance program outcomes and quality of patient care.
The poster I presented summarized the changes in diabetes care within Capital Health (CH) since regionalization in 2003. It highlighted the elements of the Wagner model that CH adapted in formulating their new diabetes delivery services and provided examples of the policies, programs, and partnerships that were formed to enhance management of diabetes care.
The poster was well received from both the local and international chronic management community. Representatives from Capital Health’s Chronic Disease Management team commended me on my succinct and clear presentation of the new diabetes delivery system. Health professional from outside of Alberta acknowledged the similarities of their own programs to that of Capital Health’s program. The comments regarding my poster presentation and the knowledge gained from attending the conference workshops and sessions have inspired me to continue my efforts and focus of inquiry on chronic disease management. I have new awareness of the global implications of chronic disease and the need for public health policy change to prevent and manage chronic disease which I feel will be the focus of my future work. | en |
| dc.description.abstract | The prevalence of chronic disease is increasing in Canada and around the world. People are living longer and are developing chronic conditions and often multiple co-morbidities. The growing population of people suffering from chronic disease is straining health care systems and challenging health providers to rethink the system of care for disease management. The old system of care failed to meet many of the needs of chronic care patients due to gaps in care, inconsistencies, and lack of evidence-based practice standards. A new paradigm of chronic disease management is the Chronic Care Model developed by Wagner (2004) and his associates. This model emphasizes patient-centered-care that is evidence-based and systematic. The Capital Health Region in Alberta has adopted the elements of Wagner’s model to create an integrated chronic disease care model to address the challenges of chronic disease management in the region. This new process approach has enhanced the responsiveness of the region’s diabetes services by increasing access to diabetes services while at the same time decreasing wait times. | en |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Academic & Professional Development Fund (A&PDF) | en |
| dc.language.iso | en | en |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | 92.927.G1005; | |
| dc.subject | diabetes | en |
| dc.subject | chronic disease management | en |
| dc.title | Diabetes Care in the Capital Health Region: A Model of Chronic Disease Management | en |
| dc.type | Presentation | en |
