An integrated approach to telemonitoring noncommunicable diseases: Best practice from the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing

摘要

Chronic diseases are diseases of long duration and slow progression* Major noncommunicable diseases (NCDs: cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes and mental health) represent the predominant health problem of the century. NCD prevention and control are the priority of the World Health Organization, the United Nations and the European Union 2010 Council. The new trend for the management of NCDs is evolving towards integrative, holistic approaches (Bousquet 2011). To tackle them in their totality and reduce their burden and societal impact, NCDs could be considered as a single expression of disease with different risk factors and entities. NCDs require an integrated care model using multidisciplinary and teamwork approaches to provide optimal care on a basis of adequate public health strategies (Harris 2010, Chan 2010).