Frontiers in Public Health (Mar 2023)

Transformation of chronic disease management: Before and after the COVID-19 outbreak

  • Steven Yu,
  • Steven Yu,
  • Steven Yu,
  • Steven Yu,
  • Steven Yu,
  • Rongjun Wan,
  • Rongjun Wan,
  • Rongjun Wan,
  • Rongjun Wan,
  • Rongjun Wan,
  • Lu Bai,
  • Lu Bai,
  • Lu Bai,
  • Lu Bai,
  • Lu Bai,
  • Bingrong Zhao,
  • Bingrong Zhao,
  • Bingrong Zhao,
  • Bingrong Zhao,
  • Bingrong Zhao,
  • Qiaoling Jiang,
  • Qiaoling Jiang,
  • Qiaoling Jiang,
  • Qiaoling Jiang,
  • Qiaoling Jiang,
  • Juan Jiang,
  • Juan Jiang,
  • Juan Jiang,
  • Juan Jiang,
  • Juan Jiang,
  • Yuanyuan Li,
  • Yuanyuan Li,
  • Yuanyuan Li,
  • Yuanyuan Li,
  • Yuanyuan Li

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1074364
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11

Abstract

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Adults with chronic diseases often experience a decline in their quality of life along with frequent exacerbations. These diseases can cause anxiety and impose a significant economic burden. Self-management is a crucial aspect of treatment outside of the hospital and can improve quality of life and reduce the financial burden resulting from unexpected hospitalizations. With the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has become a vital tool for both medical professionals and patients; many in-person appointments have been canceled due to the pandemic, leading to increased reliance on online resources. This article aimed to discuss various methods of chronic disease management, both traditional self-management and modern telehealth strategies, comparing before and after the COVID-19 outbreak and highlighting challenges that have emerged.

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