Outcomes of a 12-month patient-centred medical home model in improving patient activation and self-management behaviours among primary care patients presenting with chronic diseases in Sydney, Australia: a before-and-after study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies report that increased levels of patient activation is associated with increased engagement with the health care system, better adherence to treatment protocols, and improved health outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of a 12-month Patient-Centred Medical Home (PCMH) model called 'WellNet' on the activation levels of patients with one or more chronic diseases in general practices across Northern Sydney, Australia.

Methods

A total of 636 patients aged 40 years and above with one or more chronic conditions consented to participate in the WellNet program which was delivered across six general practices in Northern Sydney, Australia. The WellNet intervention includes team-based care with general physicians and trained chronic disease management c

SUBMITTER: John JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7414685 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature