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Developing primary care in Hong Kong: evidence into practice and the development of reference frameworks
Sian M Griffiths1, Jeff P M Lee
1School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Medical Journal = Xianggang Yi Xue Za Zhi
|September 29, 2012
Summary
This study introduces new primary care frameworks for managing diabetes and hypertension in Hong Kong. These evidence-based models support lifelong, comprehensive care for chronic disease patients in the community.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
- Primary Care Medicine
Background:
- Healthcare reform in Hong Kong emphasizes primary care enhancement.
- A 2009 working group recommended disease-specific primary care models.
- International best practices informed the development of new frameworks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop evidence-based reference frameworks for managing diabetes and hypertension in primary care.
- To support a population-based approach for chronic disease prevention and control.
- To provide recommendations for continuing and comprehensive community-based care.
Main Methods:
- Drawing on international experience and best evidence.
- Developing age-group and disease-specific conceptual models.
- Establishing reference frameworks for diabetes and hypertension management.
Main Results:
- Two reference frameworks for diabetes and hypertension management have been developed.
- These frameworks adopt a population approach across the life course.
- Recommendations focus on continuing and comprehensive patient care.
Conclusions:
- The developed frameworks offer evidence-based guidance for primary care in Hong Kong.
- They aim to improve the management of common chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension.
- The frameworks support a lifelong, population-based strategy for chronic disease care.
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