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An Empirical Model for the Development of Disease Management Programs in General Practice: A Case Study Using Hypertension

Turnbull, Deborah A.; Mensforth, Helen; Beilby, Justin J.; … - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 10 (2002) 11, pp. 723-729

Objective: The aim of this research was to develop an empirically derived methodological model for the development of disease management programs in general practice. The model was developed applying the example of hypertension. Methods: Using a rapid appraisal framework, empirical...

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Development of a Migraine Disease Management Initiative in a Managed Care Plan

Solomon, Glen D.; Hu, Henry X.; Simmons, Rick; Conboy, … - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 10 (2002) 3, pp. 167-173

Migraine is a common, chronic headache disorder affecting about 26 to 28 million Americans. It is notable for the variability of diagnostic testing, therapeutic interventions and costs, as well as high utilization of healthcare resources, its considerable impact on quality of life and its...

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Guidelines and Care Management Issues for People with Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

Maslow, Katie; Selstad, John; Denman, Susan J. - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 10 (2002) 11, pp. 693-706

Most people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias do not receive ongoing, intentional medical management for these conditions, and effective coordination of medical and non-medical care is rare. Many published guidelines and consensus statements provide recommendations for identification,...

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Disease Management Update

Adis International Limited - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 10 (2002) 10, pp. 661-672

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Migraine Prophylaxis in Managed Care Organizations: Unclear Role in Disease Management Programs

Lofland, Jennifer H.; Lakhia, Purna K. - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 10 (2002) 8, pp. 489-494

Migraine is a highly prevalent, chronic, episodic condition. The direct and indirect costs of migraine have a large economic impact. Research has shown that migraine abortive medications reduce healthcare costs, improve health-related quality of life, decrease migraine disability and keep...

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On the Duration of Self-Employment: The Impact of Macroeconomic Conditions

Nziramasanga, M.; Lee, M. - In: Journal of Development Studies 39 (2002) 1, pp. 46-73

in reform programmes and also their importance to small entrepreneurs. Previous research has established the importance …

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Meta programme patterns in accounting educators at a UK business school

Brown, Nigel - In: Accounting Education 11 (2002) 1, pp. 79-91

The purposes of this study are to compare the results of two alternative methods of eliciting meta programmes, the … whether accounting educators exhibit any dominant meta programmes. An individual trained to use the LAB Profile interviewed a … common patterns, indicating a good degree of correlation between the two methods. Identification of the key meta programmes …

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Point of Care Testing: Potential for Tracking Disease Management Outcomes

Price, Christopher P. - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 10 (2002) 12, pp. 749-761

Point of care testing describes testing using handheld or benchtop technology, where the result will be used in the screening for, or the diagnosis and/or the management of, disease. It is an alternative to using the services of a centralized facility such as a laboratory. The successful use of...

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Disease Management Update

Adis International Limited - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 10 (2002) 3, pp. 201-204

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Strategies for Pharmacists in the Implementation of Diabetes Mellitus Management Programs: New Roles in Primary and Collaborative Care

Nichols-English, Gloria J.; Provost, Melanie; … - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 10 (2002) 12, pp. 783-803

Pharmacists are in an ideal position to assess, monitor and treat adherence-related problems that can adversely affect patients' health outcomes. To accomplish these goals, pharmacists must accept the responsibilities and challenges of a primary care provider. They also must assume an...

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