Chronic Disease Management

Follow the links below to find information about managing chronic diseases.

Updated May 2008 

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Title:   Pain & Stress
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Pain and stress are closely connected in many ways. Stress is the body's physical response when it is put under a lot of pressure and called upon to make many changes.
Date:   Aug 2008

Title:   Combination fluticasone and salmeterol versus fixed dose combination budesonide and formoterol for chronic asthma in adults and children
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Persistent asthma often requires the combination of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and long-acting beta2-agonists (LABA). This systematic review examined randomised controlled trials comparing two commonly available combinations administered at fixed dos...
Date:   Jul 2008

Title:   Towards a seamless health system
Publisher:   Consumers' Health Forum of Australia (CHF)
Description:   The Australian General Practice Network calls for a health system that supports patients to access the care, resources and information they need, and encourages prevention of illness and management of chronic conditions.
Date:   Jul 2008

Title:   National chronic disease strategy
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The National Chronic Disease Strategy is a national approach to chronic disease prevention and management.
Date:   Apr 2008

Title:   Rural Primary Health Projects
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Primary Health Projects Sub-Program is a part of the Rural Primary Health Program.
Date:   Apr 2008

Title:   Allied health (individual) services under Medicare
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Medicare rebates for certain allied health services are available for patients with chronic conditions and complex care needs on referral from their GP.
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Ciclesonide versus placebo for chronic asthma in adults and children
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   In asthma, inflammation (swelling in the wall) narrows the airway and is the main factor giving rise to asthmatic symptoms of cough, wheeze, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) which are given usually more than once da...
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Multidisciplinary case conferencing
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Information on Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) case conferencing, including item descriptors, explanatory notes, questions and answers (for providers and consumers), a case study and a checklist.
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Ciclesonide versus other inhaled steroids for chronic asthma in children and adults
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Inhaled corticosteroids, such as budesonide, beclomethasone or fluticasone, which have been available for many years, have proven to be an important therapy for controlling the inflammation caused by asthma. They are given usually twice daily, and are r...
Date:   Jan 2008

Title:   CLIMATE (Clinical Management and Treatment Education) GP
Publisher:   Clinical Management and Treatment Education (CLIMATE)
Description:   CLIMATE Recovery Courses provide health information to people under the care of a clinician to help them learn how to manage their disorder better. Climate has Recovery Courses for Anxiety, Asthma, Arthritis, Cancer, Depression, Diabetes, Heart Failure and Incontinence.
Date:   Jan 2008

Title:   GP chronic disease management for people with a chronic medical condition
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   A GP Management Plan (GPMP) can help people with chronic medical conditions by providing an organised approach to care. A GPMP is a plan of action that you have agreed with your GP.
Date:   Jan 2008

Title:   GP chronic disease management for people with a chronic medical condition
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Patient Information Sheet: A GP Management Plan (GPMP) can help people with chronic medical conditions by providing an organised approach to care. A GPMP is a plan of action that you have agreed with your GP.
Date:   Jan 2008

Title:   Intravenous immunoglobulin for myasthenia gravis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Intravenous immunoglobulin for myasthenia gravisMyasthenia gravis is characterised by fluctuating weakness and muscles that tire easily. An acute increase in symptoms can be life-threatening because of swallowing difficulties or respiratory failure. Mya...
Date:   Nov 2007

Title:   Allied health services under Medicare - fact sheet
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Information regarding the Medicare items for individual allied health services for people with chronic conditions and complex care needs.
Date:   Nov 2007

Title:   Combined corticosteroid and long-acting beta-agonist in one inhaler versus placebo for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Combinations of two classes of medication in one inhaler have been developed to treat people with COPD. Two types of combined inhaler exist currently: budesonide/formoterol (BDF - 'Symbicort'), and fluticasone/salmeterol (FPS - 'Advair' or 'Seretide'). ...
Date:   Aug 2007

Title:   Chronic illness
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   A chronic illness is an illness that is permanent or long lasting. This fact sheet has information on ways to manage your illness and to ensure you have the best support.
Date:   Jul 2007

Title:   Allied health and dental care services consumer information
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Information for consumers regarding Medicare allied health and dental services.

Title:   Mental health - care plans
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Care plans are for people who have several health care providers working with them. A care plan puts down on paper who is providing which services to meet the person's mental health needs.
Date:   Apr 2007

Title:   Education interventions for adults who attend the emergency room for acute asthma
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Self-management and education plans are widely recommended for treating chronic asthma; however, despite widespread endorsement of this intervention acute asthma continues to affect a large number of adults globally. We reviewed evidence from randomised...
Date:   Apr 2007

Title:   Calcium and phosphate
Publisher:   Kidney Health Australia
Description:   Information on maintaining the calcium and phosphate balance with kidney disease
Date:   Apr 2007
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