Innovative care for chronic conditions: Organizing and delivering high quality care for chronic noncommunicable diseases in the Americas

Care for chronic noncommunicable diseases (CNCDs) such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a global problem. Research demonstrates that the vast majority of people with CNCDs do not receive appropriate care.

Cuidados innovadores para las condiciones crónicas: Organización y prestación de asistencia de alta calidad a las enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles en las Américas. Washington, DC: OPS, 2013. Disponible en: http://www.paho.org/hq/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8500:innovative-care-for-chronic-conditions-organizing-and-delivering-high-quality-care-for-chronic-noncommunicable-diseases-in-the-americas&catid=5294:hsd0203c-cncd-integrated-management-invisible-&Itemid=39960&lang=es

This report describes a model of health care that could deliver integrated management of NCDs within the context of primary health care (PHC), and provides practical guidance for health care program managers, policy-makers, and stakeholders on how to plan and deliver high-quality services for people with CNCDs or CNCD risk factors.