Session 34: Chronic Disease Management & Long-Term Care

Description:

Chronic Disease Management & Long-Term Care focuses on the comprehensive care of patients with long-term and complex health conditions. It encompasses evidence-based strategies for prevention, early detection, treatment, and ongoing management, emphasizing patient-centered approaches to improve quality of life and functional independence. This field integrates multidisciplinary care, medication management, patient education, and technology-driven monitoring, while addressing psychosocial, cultural, and ethical considerations to optimize outcomes and reduce complications in chronic illness populations.

Keynote Points:

  • Overview of chronic diseases and their impact on patient quality of life and healthcare systems
  • Principles of long-term care and the continuum of care for chronic conditions
  • Evidence-based strategies for prevention, early detection, and management of chronic illnesses
  • Patient-centered care approaches for optimizing self-management and adherence
  • Medication management, polypharmacy, and monitoring in chronic disease populations
  • Role of interprofessional teams in delivering coordinated long-term care

Benefits:

  • Enhances patient outcomes through evidence-based management of chronic conditions
  • Improves quality of life and functional independence for patients with long-term illnesses
  • Strengthens patient self-management, adherence, and empowerment
  • Reduces complications, hospital readmissions, and healthcare costs
  • Supports coordinated, multidisciplinary care for complex patient needs
  • Promotes effective medication management and monitoring in chronic disease populations