Introduction: Self-care Translated into Practice

Introduction : Self ‐ care Translated into Practice

A major obstacle to coming to terms with the full reality of bodily life is the widespread myth that the body can be controlled. [...] The essence of the myth of control is the belief that it is possible, by means of human actions, to have the bodies we want and to prevent illness, disability, and death. Like many myths, the myth of control contains a significant element of truth; we do have so...

Excellence in dementia care: research into practice

As clearly expressed by the title, this book investigates care for dementia considering all aspects of these pathologies, whilst attempting to provide the reader with the very latest information, often stemming from recently published research. The reading of this book forges a direct link with integrated care insofar as these pathologies are not approached from an exclusively biological, psych...

Research into practice: accessing primary care.

Disseminating evidence-based care into practice.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched the Partnership for Patients initiative, promising a 20% reduction in readmissions nationally across all payers by December 31, 2013. To address this ambitious goal, CMS has awarded grants to Hospital Engagement Networks, Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations, and the Community-based Care Transitions Program, as well as institut...

Research into practice: improving musculoskeletal care in general practice.

BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal disorders such as back pain, neck pain, osteoarthritis, and rarer conditions like gout and inflammatory arthritis are the most common limiting long-term conditions in the UK.1 They represent a huge and growing burden on population health, accounting for 30% of all years lived with disability, and 7.5 million days lost from work each year. The challenge was recognised ...