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Challenges and opportunities in achieving healing.

Ronald A Chez1, Wayne B Jonas

  • 1Samueli Institute, Corona del Mar, CA, USA. rchez@cox.net

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.)
|December 8, 2005
PubMed
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The US healthcare system needs to prioritize chronic disease management and patient well-being over acute care. Individualized, compassionate care fosters healing relationships to improve patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Systems
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Patient-Centered Care

Background:

  • Current US healthcare system predominantly focuses on acute care and cure.
  • There's a growing need to shift focus towards maintaining function and relieving suffering from chronic diseases.
  • Effective chronic disease management requires coordinated efforts from providers, patients, and society.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the imperative for a healthcare system shift towards chronic disease healing.
  • To identify barriers to change within the current healthcare structure.
  • To propose a model for improved patient care emphasizing healing relationships.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of healthcare system components.
  • Examination of barriers related to heterogeneity in defining care elements.

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  • Exploration of individualized, mindful practice and therapeutic alliances.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant heterogeneity exists in defining key healthcare components (provider, venue, patient, etc.).
    • This heterogeneity presents a substantial barrier to systemic change.
    • A shift towards healing, emphasizing chronic conditions, is fundamentally questioned.

    Conclusions:

    • Individualized care within a mindful practice is a viable solution.
    • Cultivating compassionate and empathetic healing relationships is crucial.
    • Strengthening therapeutic alliances among patients, providers, and advocates can improve care.