Population Health Management for Poly Chronic Conditions by Thomas T. H. Wan

Author:Thomas T. H. Wan
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Cham

5.4.4 Multilevel Strategy

Prevention strategies that incorporate multiple levels can be employed for patients with chronic illnesses to prevent additional comorbidities. Patients with poly chronic conditions are likely to require multilevel preventive strategies given the complexity of their health status and health-care needs. For example, individuals who undergo particular screening tests and are identified as having metabolic syndrome can be introduced to behavioral interventions involving diet , exercise , weight management, and smoking cessation, which reduce the underlying risk factors for multiple chronic illnesses (Ryan et al. 2010). Furthermore, the likelihood of hospitalization or high utilization of health services among patients with poly chronic conditions can be reduced through interventions aimed at behavioral change and interventions to promote screening and symptom management.

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