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Conditions
Brief summary
The benefits of interdisciplinary programs have been widely acclaimed, however there is little evidence regarding their effectiveness in chronic disease management programs, particularly for people with one or more different chronic diseases (i.e., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal disease). This study aims to investigate the effectiveness over time of a unique interdisciplinary student clinic (CAHP) in Central Queensland that provides prevention and intervention programs to people with one or more chronic diseases. It is expected that information will be gained regarding the health outcomes and cost effectiveness of such a program. This information will assist in developing an ongoing evaluation framework for the CAHP clinic and for similar programs that may be set-up by Queensland Health, and will provide information to design a controlled clinical trial.
Interventions
The effect of time, sociodemographic factors, perceived social support, self-reported health, comorbidities, type and length of intervention, and mood and anxiety on health-related quality of life at 3-months, 6-months and 12- months after baseline for chronic disease clients attending the program will be examined. In addition, changes in medical and medication out-of-pocket costs, and hospital status will be compared for the 6 months prior to baseline to the 6-months after baseline.
A divers
The effect of time, sociodemographic factors, perceived social support, self-reported health, comorbidities, type and length of intervention, and mood and anxiety on health-related quality of life at 3-months, 6-months and 12- months after baseline for chronic disease clients attending the program will be examined. In addition, changes in medical and medication out-of-pocket costs, and hospital status will be compared for the 6 months prior to baseline to the 6-months after baseline. A diverse range of individualised, interdisciplinary education and exercise therapy programs such as Back School, a Healthy Lifestyle program, and pain management programs; and individualised discipline specific consultations are provided. Sessions vary from 10-15 minutes in length to several hours depending on the clients requirements. The duration of intervention is not set but varies from one patient to another (days to years).
Sponsors
Dr Zephanie Tyack
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Presence of at least one chronic disease; aged 18 or older; provision of informed consent to participate; attendance at one or more sessions of intervention at the service within 3-months of the intake interview; and attendance at the first intake appointment.
Exclusion criteria
Severe communication disability or behavioural changes that would compromise the ability to participate in the intervention program or complete self-report questionnaires; or, a cognitive deficit that impairs the ability to read and write.
Outcome results
None listed