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Disease management: definitions and exploration of issues
1Center for Pharmaceutical Economics, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, USA.
Clinical Therapeutics
|November 1, 1996
Summary
Disease management (DM) is gaining traction in healthcare, promising better patient outcomes and cost control. This paper critically evaluates DM
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Health Services Research
- Clinical Informatics
Background:
- Disease management (DM) programs are increasingly prevalent in healthcare.
- Supporters advocate for DM's potential to optimize patient outcomes and manage costs effectively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the drivers behind the growing popularity of disease management.
- To analyze common components across various DM definitions.
- To compare the projected benefits of DM with its practical implementation challenges.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of disease management programs.
- Analysis of thematic elements in DM definitions.
- Comparative assessment of DM claims versus real-world application.
Main Results:
- Identified key factors contributing to the rise of DM.
- Highlighted commonalities and variations in DM program structures.
- Revealed discrepancies between optimistic claims and actual implementation outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Disease management presents both opportunities and challenges in modern healthcare.
- Critical evaluation of DM implementation is essential for its successful evolution.
- Understanding controversies surrounding DM is crucial for stakeholders.