The rapid growth of the global aging population has raised attention to the health and
healthcare needs of older adults. The purpose of this mini-review is to:(1) elucidate the …

A majority of the US adult population has one or more chronic conditions that require
medical intervention and long-term self-management. Such conditions are among the 10 …

Social isolation is an important public health issue that has gained recognition during the
COVID-19 pandemic because of the risks posed to older adults based on physical …

Falls incidence rates and associated injuries are projected to increase among rural-dwelling
older adults, which highlights the need for effective interventions to prevent falls and …

Background Despite lower cancer incidence rates, cancer mortality is higher among rural
compared to urban dwellers. Patient, provider, and institutional level factors contribute to …

Abstract Introduction The Chronic Disease Self‐Management Programme (CDSMP) has
resulted in improved health outcomes for patients. However, research has focused mainly …

Females are more likely than males to participate in evidence-based health promotion and
disease prevention programs targeted for middle-aged and older adults. Despite the …

Objective To assess the effects of WeChat platform-based continuing care for arthritis on
patients' self-management, self-efficiency, quality of life (QoL), and medication compliance …

Disease management is gaining importance in workplace health promotion given the aging
workforce and rising chronic disease prevalence. The Chronic Disease Self-Management …

Chronic diseases are a priority for health-care systems and patient-centered care. They
cause long-term issues and have a number of physical, psychological, and social effects …