Health Conditions and Diseases Chronic Illness

Center for Research on Chronic Illness Save
Current research by the Carolina School of Nursing, pilot projects, publications on specific diseases as well as in general on preventing and managing chronic illness in vulnerable people.
http://nursing.unc.edu/crci/

Chronic Conditions Save
Advice on managing the health team, staying as healthy as possible, trying complementary therapies, maintaining a sense of humor, working at being optimistic.
http://www.seniornet.org/php/default....

Chronic Disease: Forming Healthy Relationships Save
Advice for doctors and health workers on treatment and support of chronic ill patients.
http://www.buchholzmedgroup.com/artic...

Chronic Disease: Prevention and Management Save
Calgary Health Region to host its second international conference from October 29 to November 1, 2007. Registration opens October 2006.
http://www.cdmcalgary.ca

Chronic Disease Management Save
Model based on cooperation between providers to improve patient health and outcome. The Calgary Health Region also advises on regional strategy, community care coordinators, and patient class details.
http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/cdm/

Chronic Disease Management Save
British Columbia resources for physicians, patients and researchers. Includes success stories, self-management program, reports, research and Chronic Care Model.
http://www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/cdm/

Chronic Disease Prevention Save
Overview by National Center (USA) offers statistics, state programs, risk surveillance and risk factors per state.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/overview.htm

Chronic Disease Surveillance in Canada Save
Background paper also proposes multi-partnered data base renewal (2003).
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/csc-ccs/pd...

Chronic Health Conditions not a Barrier to Successful Aging Save
Advice on 'successful aging' with good management of several chronic conditions by HealthLink, the Medical College of Wisconsin.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/103...

Chronic Ill Net Save
Patients, doctors and researchers discuss diseases: Gulf War Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, AIDS, biological and chemical weapons. Many articles.
http://www.chronicillnet.org/index.ph...

Chronic Ill Net Save
Multimedia information source dedicated to chronic illnesses including AIDS, cancer, Persian Gulf War Syndrome, autoimmune diseases and neurological diseases.
http://www.chronicillnet.org

Chronic Illness: Acceptance Is the First Step Toward Healing Save
Short description of the day to day acceptance process.
http://www.mult-sclerosis.org/news/Oc...

Chronic Illness Coping Save
Lists articles including lessons from Christopher Reeve, treatment of whole person, psychological control, and coping techniques.
http://www.mindpub.com/topic16.htm

Chronic Illness Tips Save
A personal account of strategies for daily living.
http://showcase.netins.net/web/fmd/ch...

Coping with Chronic Illness Save
An academic paper discusses illness in terms of stages, with a description of each in terms of its relevance to patients.
http://www.alpineguild.com/COPING WIT...

Coping with Chronic Illness Save
The Fathers Network on how to deal with physical, emotional and spiritual aspects. Applies to anyone with a longterm disease.
http://www.fathersnetwork.org/647.htm...

Coping with Chronic Illness Save
Patient information publication of the Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health (USA).
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/cgi/medlineplu...

Coping with Chronic Illness and Depression Save
How to recognize depression and when to consult the doctor.
http://www.mamsi.com/s/yh/copingwithc...

Coping with Long-term Physical Illness and Pain Save
Short explanation to counselors on defense mechanisms and coping styles of patients.
http://www.brandeis.edu/pcc/coping.html

Coping with a Chronic Illness in your Family Save
Advice to family members, including communication, financial matters, independence and taking charge.
http://www.eldercareadvocates.com/pag...

Diet, Nutrition and the Prevention of Chronic Diseases Save
Combined World Health Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization expert report on prevention of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, dental diseases and osteoporosis.
http://www.who.int/hpr/NPH/docs/who_f...

Expert Patients Programme for Long-term Patients Save
Self-management course for confidence, skills and knowledge to manage chronic health conditions. Provides newsletter, explanation of program, people's views.
http://www.expertpatients.nhs.uk/

Faced with a Life Threatening Illness. Save
Questions, concerns and links provided by Australian Palliative Care Council.
http://www.pallcare.asn.au/

Guidance for People Facing Serious Illness Save
Handbook gives short, practical advice how to handle serious illness and dying.
http://www.mywhatever.com/cifwriter/l...

Health Action Network Save
A volunteer non-profit organization helping to rehabilitate people with chronic mental or physical illness into the community. Includes details of training and resources.
http://www.procovery.com

Household Management Questions for Others with Chronic Illness Save
Practical advice on adjusting expectations, cleaning, time management and recommended books. Short thread in The New Homemaker.
http://www.thenewhomemaker.com/node/6...

Illness, Disability and Social Inclusion Save
Evaluates policies on education, social security, employment, anti-discrimination, and independence. From the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions.
http://www.eurofound.eu.int/publicati...

Improving Chronic Illness Care Save
Research and resources, including a model to promote interaction between patient and care givers. Essential elements are the community, self-management support, decision support and clinical information systems.
http://www.improvingchroniccare.org/

It's Your Life Save
E-book on chronic disease management available for free online reading or download.
http://www.stormpages.com/sbhagwat

Learning to Cope with Chronic Illness Save
Practical advice to patients and significant others.
http://seniors-site.com/coping/chroni...

Learning to Live with a Chronic Condition Save
Patient advice on communication with the health team, deciding on a treatment plan, and minimizing costs. From the Lifepath Information Series.
https://www.mylifepath.com/producer/d...

Living with Chronic Illness Save
Personal advice on making adjustments and maintaining hope.
http://aces_autoimmune.tripod.com/cop...

Living with Chronic Illness and Disease Save
Personal perspective on living with chronic disease. Articles cover getting through each day, relaxations, tips, work, stories.
http://www.chroniclife.com

Living with Chronic Illness and Pain Save
Explains how lifestyle changes can be effective in self-managing a condition. From Men's Health Peer Education.
http://www.dva.gov.au/health/mensheal...

Living with Long Term Illness Save
Tips and ideas on dealing with a chronic condition in daily life. Personal site.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~nvwagen/english/

Managing Long Term Conditions (Chronic Disease Management) Save
A National Primary and Care Trust Development Funds program aimed to produce personalized care plans involving all medical and associated disciplines. No longer updated, it still contains valuable information for health care professionals.
http://www.natpact.nhs.uk/cms/2.php

Managing your Chronic Illness Save
British Columbia's patient information with links to programs.
http://www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/c...

Next steps after your diagnosis: finding information and support Save
Consumer health information for people with a disease or chronic condition on how to obtain reliable treatment information by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (USA).
http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/diaginfo...

Patient Self-Management - Chronic Disease Care Save
Overview of research and publications showing evidence patient self-management interventions lead to improved health status, increased patient satisfaction and reductions in hospital and emergency room costs, listed by the Californian Health Care Foundation.
http://www.chcf.org/topics/chronicdis...

Poem, Pain Management, Chronic Illness Save
Poem about coping with pain using relaxation and imagery.
http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jf...

Preventing Chronic Disease: Public Health Research, Practice and Policy Save
A peer-reviewed Journal by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in the United States. Contains essays, original research, special topics, case studies. Also available as PDF.
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/

Preventing Disability in the Elderly With Chronic Disease Save
Discusses outcome of patient self management program. Education and lifestyle changes improve health, preserve functions and reduce costs. Also in PDF (published in 2002).
http://www.ahcpr.gov/research/elderdi...

Report of the Working Group on Long-Term Care Save
US Department of Labor, Advisory Council Report to recommend policy changes and education on broad scope of findings.
http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/...

Stanford Self-Management Programs Save
Center develops, evaluates, and disseminates community-based, peer-led, programs for people with all kinds of chronic diseases. Part of School of Medicine, Stanford University, California.
http://patienteducation.stanford.edu/...

Ten Steps for Coping with a Chronic Condition Save
Harvard Health Publication Letter. Patient oriented advice.
http://www.health.harvard.edu/newswee...

Yoga For Chronic Illness Save
Article explains how yoga helps to maintain and restore health by stretching and breathing.
http://www.cancerlinks.com/Yoga/illne...

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