disease management JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/dɪˈziːz mænɪdʒmənt/ · dis·ease·man·age·ment
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- The process of managing a disease or medical condition, typically through a combination of medical treatment, lifestyle changes, and patient education. The healthcare team developed a comprehensive disease management plan to help patients with diabetes manage their condition.
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- A system or program designed to manage and coordinate the care of patients with a specific disease or medical condition. The hospital implemented a disease management program to improve outcomes for patients with heart failure.
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- The act of controlling or regulating the spread of a disease, typically through public health measures such as vaccination and surveillance. The government launched a disease management campaign to prevent the spread of the flu during the pandemic.
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Did you know? The concept of disease management has been influenced by the work of Dr. John Knowles, who in 1959 published the book 'The Doctor's Dilemma,' which highlighted the importance of patient education and self-care in managing chronic diseases.