article thumbnail

Coach McLungsSM, Facilitating Shared Decision Making for Asthma - Patients and Caregivers Perspectives [Health care informatics]

Annals of Family Medicine

SDM involves a collaborative process between patients and providers to make informed healthcare choices. Despite its proven benefits in enhancing patient outcomes, real-world constraints such as time, training, and staff availability hinder its widespread implementation. Intervention/Instrument: Survey.

Asthma 130
article thumbnail

Gathering Family Perspectives on Integrated Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Given the complex interplay among these functions, gathering patient perspectives on those core functions seems key to effectively operationalizing and measuring them. Patients experience primary care firsthand, offering valuable insights into the accessibility, scope, coordination, and continuity of services.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Personalized Diabetes Treatment Plans: How Connecticut Specialists Approach Care

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

For that reason, everyone’s experience with diabetes is different, and treatment isn’t one-size-fits all. When you see a Connecticut diabetes specialist, you can expect a personalized treatment plan and individualized support. Treatment goals may vary depending on the type of diabetes you have and your overall health.

article thumbnail

How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. At Edge Family Medicine , we believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.

article thumbnail

9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

Just like in the case of other medical specialties , disruptive innovations will have a huge impact on how dentistry will be practiced and how patients will take care of themselves in the future. For dentists, it’s transforming diagnosis, decision-making, and treatment planning. How about having a teledentist consultation?

Patients 126
article thumbnail

Managing Joint Pain Naturally: A Holistic Approach

Edge Family Medicine

While medication can provide relief, natural approaches such as diet, exercise, and alternative therapies can offer long-term solutions to reduce inflammation and improve joint function. At Edge Family Medicine, we help patients in Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, and Montclair manage joint pain with holistic, evidence-based strategies.

article thumbnail

The Updated SureSmile Software Provides Enhanced Workflow and Patient Experience

CDOCS

My team can collect treatment records efficiently and comfortably for our patients. Within minutes a full mouth digital scan is captured using the Primescan and this digital model is used for patient communication resulting in an increased case acceptance rate (Figure 1). </span></p> <p>[image:Figure_1.jpg]<br