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African Journal of Biomedical Research
Ibadan Biomedical Communications Group
ISSN: 1119-5096
Vol. 21, No. 2, 2018, pp. 101-105
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Bioline Code: md18018
Full paper language: English
Document type: Review Article
Document available free of charge
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African Journal of Biomedical Research, Vol. 21, No. 2, 2018, pp. 101-105
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Interprofessional Care for Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle
Useh, Ushotanefe & Akindele, Mukadas O.
Abstract
Public health and other healthcare practitioners are facing the challenges that arise from chronic diseases of lifestyle.
Astronomical increase in the prevalence and burden of chronic non-communicable diseases in the high and low/medium income
countries has been reported in literatures. Reducing the burden of chronic diseases of lifestyles requires steps that will be all
encompassing. Though, a variety of effective lifestyle modifications/interventions for chronic diseases of lifestyles exist, the
primary aim of each of them is to reduce the burden of chronic diseases of lifestyle, which can be achieved through different
ways. This review was carried out to highlight the common inter-professional ground in the prevention and management of
chronic diseases of lifestyle with special focus on physiotherapy. There have been little or no studies on joint efforts of healthcare
providers in preventing and managing chronic diseases of lifestyle. Also, there is a need to take into consideration social and
cultural values and differences of persons that might affect chronic diseases of lifestyle while planning the interventions.
Keywords
Chronic diseases; dietary; physical activity; lifestyle diseases; collaboration
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