A meta-analysis of interventions to improve care for chronic illnesses.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To use empirical data from previously published literature to address 2 research questions: (1) Do interventions that incorporate at least 1 element of the Chronic Care Model (CCM) result in improved outcomes for specific chronic illnesses? (2) Are any elements essential for improved outcomes?

Study design

Meta-analysis.

Methods

Articles were identified from narrative literature reviews and quantitative meta-analyses, each of which covered multiple bibliographic databases from inception to March 2003. We supplemented this strategy by searching the MEDLINE database (1998-2003) and by consulting experts. We included randomized and nonrandomized controlled trials of interventions that contained 1 or more elements of the CCM for asthma, congestive heart failure

SUBMITTER: Tsai AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3244301 | biostudies-literature | 2005 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature