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Julie Gordon1, Graeme C Miller2, Helena Britt3

  • 1BAppSc (HIM) (Hons), PhD, Research Fellow, National Centre for Classification in Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, NSW. @.

Australian Journal of General Practice
|February 13, 2018
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Defining chronic conditions is crucial for healthcare management. This study outlines characteristics to classify health conditions as chronic, aiding Australian practitioners and policymakers in disease management and patient selection.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Policy
  • General Practice

Background:

  • No universally accepted definition for chronic conditions currently exists.
  • This lack of definition complicates healthcare management and policy implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of characteristics defining chronic health conditions.
  • To propose a classified list of chronic conditions for Australian healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

  • Assessment of usual duration, prognosis, sequelae, and recurrence/deterioration patterns.
  • Classification of conditions using the International Classification of Primary Care, version 2 (ICPC-2).

Main Results:

  • A defined list of chronic conditions, classified by ICPC-2, is presented.
  • The list is based on established criteria for chronicity.

Conclusions:

  • A standardized list of chronic conditions is essential for Australian general practitioners and policymakers.
  • This list will improve chronic disease management claims and healthcare home enrollment processes.
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