The disease manager's handbook / Rufus Howe.

Author/creator Howe, Rufus S.
Format Book
Publication InfoSudbury, MA : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, ©2005.
Descriptionxxviii, 265 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Disease Management--Handbooks.
Patient Education as Topic--Handbooks.

Contents Disease management context and model -- The past, present, and future of disease management -- Disease management program designs -- Value proposition for disease management -- Telephonic disease management -- Hospital-based disease management -- Clinical basis for disease management -- Developing a disease management program -- Operational considerations for disease managers -- Patient counseling techniques -- Behavior change -- Remote patient monitoring -- Clinical information systems -- A career in disease management -- Understanding the role of basic health behaviors -- Understand and follow the plan of care -- Take medications as prescribed -- Follow recommended health screening -- Get adequate sleep -- Keep a healthy weight and eat right -- Get adequate exercise -- Drink alcohol in moderation -- Manage stress -- Avoid tobacco -- Prevent accidents.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2004006395
ISBN0763747831 :

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Laupus Books - Stacks W 49 H857D 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold