Internal Medicine and Hospital Management

Chronic Disease Management and Patient Self-Care

Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer are a leading cause of death worldwide, and their prevalence continues to rise. Effective chronic disease management is essential to reduce the burden of these conditions on patients and healthcare systems. Patient self-care, including healthy lifestyle choices and medication adherence, plays a critical role in managing chronic diseases and preventing complications. Healthcare providers must work collaboratively with patients to develop comprehensive management plans that incorporate patient self-care strategies. Technology can also play a role in promoting patient self-care, with tools such as mobile apps and wearables providing patients with access to personalized health information and monitoring. By promoting patient self-care and implementing effective chronic disease management strategies, healthcare providers can improve patient outcomes and reduce the overall burden of chronic disease.