The effects of the introduction of a chronic care model-based program on utilization of healthcare resources: the results of the Puglia care program

• Main Authors: Fabio Robusto (Author), Lucia Bisceglia (Author), Vito Petrarolo (Author), Francesca Avolio (Author), Elisabetta Graps (Author), Ettore Attolini (Author), Eleonora Nacchiero (Author), Vito Lepore (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Ageing is continuously increasing the prevalence of patients with chronic conditions, putting pressure on the sustainability of Healthcare Systems. Chronic Care Models (CCM) have been used to address the needs of frail people in the continuum of care, testifying to an improvement...