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[Integrated Care Protocols, a strategy for chronic diseases]

Célida Duque-Molina1

  • 1Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Dirección de Prestaciones Médicas. Ciudad de México, México.

Revista Medica Del Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Social
|February 8, 2022
PubMed

Insights

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) cause millions of deaths globally and in Mexico. Integrated Care Protocols offer a novel strategy for healthcare teams to manage chronic diseases effectively, based on scientific evidence.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) represent a significant global health burden, accounting for 71% of all deaths worldwide and over three-quarters of deaths in Mexico.
  • Key NCDs include cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases, posing a major challenge to healthcare systems.

Discussion:

  • The Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) has introduced Integrated Care Protocols as a novel strategy to combat chronic diseases.
  • These protocols serve as evidence-based, easy-to-interpret reference documents for healthcare professionals.

Key Insights:

  • The protocols delineate essential, optional, and contraindicated actions for the expanded healthcare team.
  • They are designed to align healthcare practices with the latest scientific advancements and evolving social needs.

Outlook:

  • Integrated Care Protocols aim to standardize and improve the management of chronic diseases within the IMSS framework.
  • This initiative represents a proactive approach to addressing the growing challenge of NCDs through evidence-based guidelines.

Keywords:
Health CareHealth Services AdministrationNoncommunicable DiseasesProcess Assessment

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