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Challenges in personalised management of chronic diseases-heart failure as prominent example to advance the care

Hans-Peter Brunner-La Rocca1, Lutz Fleischhacker2, Olga Golubnitschaja3

  • 1Heart Failure Clinic, Department of Cardiology, Maastricht University Medical Center, PO Box 5800, 6202AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands.

The EPMA Journal
|February 26, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Chronic diseases, including heart failure, cause most European deaths and healthcare costs. Innovative approaches are vital for sustainable, cost-effective chronic disease management and improved patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Management
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Chronic diseases represent a significant burden in Europe, causing over two-thirds of deaths and 75% of healthcare expenditures.
  • Heart failure is a prevalent and complex chronic condition often co-occurring with other diseases, highlighting the need for integrated care.
  • Current healthcare models struggle with diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination for chronic conditions, exacerbated by limited stakeholder interaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical shortcomings in the current management of chronic diseases in Europe.
  • To emphasize the urgent need for innovative healthcare strategies to ensure the sustainability of care and control escalating costs.
  • To underscore the social importance of transforming chronic disease care approaches.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review and analysis of the current state of chronic disease management in Europe.
  • It synthesizes data on morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs associated with chronic conditions.
  • Qualitative assessment of existing care processes and stakeholder interactions.

Main Results:

  • Chronic diseases are the primary drivers of morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs in Europe.
  • Existing care models are inadequate, characterized by isolated disease management and limited stakeholder collaboration.
  • The increasing prevalence and economic impact of chronic diseases, coupled with healthcare provider shortages, pose critical threats to healthcare systems.

Conclusions:

  • A fundamental shift in the approach to chronic disease care is imperative for the sustainability of European healthcare systems.
  • Innovative strategies are required to address the multifaceted challenges posed by chronic diseases, including heart failure.
  • Failure to adapt current models risks diminished quality of care due to financial constraints and increasing demand.

Keywords:
Cardiovascular diseaseCare processesChronic diseasesCommunication and interactionFuture careHealth economicsHeart failurePredictive preventive personalised medicine

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