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Chronic Illness Management

Meaning

Chronic Illness Management is the ongoing, coordinated, and patient-centered clinical strategy employed to optimize the health, functional capacity, and overall well-being of individuals living with long-term, persistent health conditions. This proactive approach focuses on mitigating symptoms, slowing disease progression, preventing complications, and improving the patient’s quality of life over many years. It represents a paradigm shift from acute care to a sustained partnership between the patient and the healthcare team. Effective management requires continuous assessment and adaptation of the therapeutic plan.