Chronic Care Management
An integrated care approach to chronic disease management in Lifetime Primary Care Sugar Land, including screening, testing, monitoring and coordination of treatment, and patient education. Disease management is the concept of reducing health care costs and improving the quality of life for individuals with chronic conditions by preventing Chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, Alzheimer’s, chronic kidney disease, arthritis, and stroke, are slowly progressive, long-lasting health conditions. They frequently result in extended periods of illness and are significant contributors to global disability and mortality rates.or minimizing the effects of the disease through integrated care.
CDM Management Program in Sugar Land
Dr. Misbah Kalair, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Sugarland, TX, and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She is seeing regular patients from Sugar Land clinic under comprehensive program. Here the disease management programs are designed to improve the health of persons with chronic conditions and reduce associated costs from avoidable complications by identifying and treating chronic conditions more quickly and more effectively, thus slowing the progression of those diseases.
Comprehensive Treatment for chronic diseases
Management of chronic diseases requires a comprehensive and holistic approach to health. This means our focus is on helping you stay healthier and happier by understanding your overall health profile and improving specific conditions. Chronic diseases do not develop naturally without the influence of your environment, lifestyle, and genetics. At Chronic Disease Management, we develop comprehensive health solutions to help you manage your health and reduce symptoms. All these factors are considered when developing a total health solution to help control the health condition and reduce its symptoms.
The Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP) covers the following 23 chronic diseases:
- Diabetes Mellitus/ Pre-diabetes
- Hypertension
- Hyperlipidemia (Lipid Disorders)
- Stroke
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Schizophrenia
- Major Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Dementia
- Osteoarthritis
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Anxiety
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (Nephrosis/Nephritis)
- Epilepsy
- Osteoporosis
- Psoriasis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Ischaemic Heart Disease
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Gout
- Chronic Hepatitis B
Contact- Lifetime Primary Care at 16645 W Airport Blvd, Sugar Land Texas 77498
Challenges of chronic disease-
- About 85% of the elderly have a chronic disease.
- 60% of the elderly have two or more chronic diseases
- Chronic diseases can affect the quality of life and independence with increasing age.
Principles of chronic disease management
- Care planning, Evidence-based practice, Patient-centered care, and Clinical information
- Systems, teamwork, and community resources.
- A variety of approaches for many chronic diseases and health priority areas.
In Lifetime Sugar Land, CDM program helps to address the complex details and changing nature of the chronic disease.
Chronic Disease and CDC’s Definition
What is Chronic Disease? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) categorizes chronic diseases as health conditions persisting for a year or longer, necessitating consistent medical care or causing limitations in daily life activities, or both. Chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, are the primary culprits behind mortality and disability in the United States.
Chronic diseases are distinguished by their enduring and sustained impact, affecting not just individuals but also straining the healthcare system. Typically, these are non-communicable diseases, implying they can’t be directly passed from one person to another. Factors contributing to these diseases often involve lifestyle choices such as diet and physical activity level, although genetic predispositions can also play a role. The CDC underscores the importance of preventing and managing these diseases, advocating for lifestyle changes and proper healthcare supervision.
How can Chronic Disease be Managed?
Chronic disease management helps you take control of your condition by reviewing your complete medical history and medical condition. Your doctor will then determine the recommended treatment for your specific condition. Some drugs are contraindicated with other drugs (meaning they can compensate for each other or cause adverse reactions together). Therefore, doctors must have a broad understanding of your health to avoid problems.
Chronic disease management is much more than simple blood tests and treating symptoms, it is about trying to reduce symptoms while controlling symptoms and their progression. Understanding this relationship can help you and your doctor manages your disease effectively. Your doctor can also examine your lifestyle to understand other factors that may be contributing to your chronic disease. For example, if you have diabetes, an unhealthy diet can make things worse. If you have asthma, living in an environment with airborne triggers may increase your asthma attacks. Disease management requires not only understanding the disease but also understanding the environment and lifestyle and their impact on the condition. Managing all of these different factors can slow the progression of chronic disease.
Appointment With Physician in Sugar Land for Chronic Disease Management
Our clinic is conveniently located at 16645 W Airport Blvd,Sugar Land, TX- 77498 and we are regularly seeing patients from Sugar Land, Telfair, Stafford, Misery City, Richmond, West Airport, Old Richmond areas. We always appreciate appointment well in advance, however, we are accepting walk in appointment at our Sugar Land clinic. Please call us at (281) 313 0662 to avoid long waiting time.
