Chronic Illness

Overview by National Center (USA) offers statistics, state programs, risk surveillance and risk factors per state.

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/overview.htm

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National Center on Caregiving offers fact sheets, advice, research reports, public policy briefs, and newsletters.

http://www.caregiver.org

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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/

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The London Borough of Hackney offers support through council, community, and government agencies in the fields of jobs, leisure, transport and allowances.

http://www.hackney.gov.uk/index/life/yl-illness.htm

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Combined World Health Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization expert report on prevention of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, dental diseases and osteoporosis. [PDF]

http://www.who.int/hpr/NPH/docs/who_fao_expert_report.pdf

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Handbook gives short, practical advice how to handle serious illness and dying.

http://www.mywhatever.com/cifwriter/library/mortals/mor0.html

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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/programs/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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Advice on 'successful aging' with good management of several chronic conditions by HealthLink, the Medical College of Wisconsin.

http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002459.html

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Patients, doctors and researchers discuss diseases: Gulf War Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, AIDS, biological and chemical weapons. Many articles.

http://www.chronicillnet.org/

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Short explanation to counselors on defense mechanisms and coping styles of patients.

http://www.brandeis.edu/pcc/coping.html

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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/

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Questions, concerns and links provided by Australian Palliative Care Council.

http://www.pallcare.asn.au/

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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

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Evaluates policies on education, social security, employment, anti-discrimination, and independence. From the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions. [PDF]

http://www.eurofound.eu.int/publications/files/EF0335EN.pdf

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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/

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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/elderdis.htm

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US Department of Labor, Advisory Council Report to recommend policy changes and education on broad scope of findings.

http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/report2.htm

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