Healthcare in Canada: Chronic Disease Management - Health Information Technology (HIT) Can Help

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents
• IDC Opinion
• In This Study
  • Definitions
    • Chronic Disease
    • Chronic Care Management
    • Chronic Care Management Systems
    • Patient Self-Management Tools
• Situation Overview
  • The Incidence of Chronic Disease Is Significant
    • Table: Differences Between Acute Illness and Chronic Conditions
    • Figure: British Columbia' s Expanded Chronic Care Model
• Future OutlooK
  • Chronic Disease Management Presents an Opportunity to Improve Patient Outcomes
    • Population-Based Healthcare Will Contribute to Improving Chronic Disease Management
    • Figure: Pyramid of Chronic Care
    • Investment Will Be Needed in Patient and Physician Support Systems
    • Table: Types of Self-Care Support
• Essential Guidance
• Learn More
  • Related Research
  • Synopsis