Interdisciplinary Health Care

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What is required to achieve best patient outcomes for those with diabetes?

Coordinated, ongoing care

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What is health care trending towards?

More holistic approach to managing chronic conditions.

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What agencies believe that optometry has an important role in the management of chronic disease?

NDEP

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What are two models of team care delivery?

PCMH: patient-centered medical homes
ACO: accountable care organizations

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What initiative has the NDEP developed to support a team-based approach to diabetes care?

The NDEP developed the PPOD (Pharmacist, Podiatrist, Optometrist, and Dentist) initiative as a template for coordinated, team-based care of diabetic patients.

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What is beneficial about the PPOD?

The team approach can work to reduce unnecessary complications in patients with diabetes and facilitate a targeted group of health professionals to coordinate care.

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What populations have higher prevalence of systemic diseases that have ocular manifestations?

Visually impaired population

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How have eye care practitioners contributed to chronic condition management?

They have successfully facilitated improved ongoing care, especially in the diabetic population.

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What condition is often used as a model for coordinated chronic care management?

Diabetes, though evidence suggests this approach is also needed for other chronic diseases.

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Why are FQHCs important in healthcare delivery?

They provide comprehensive services to many medically vulnerable individuals.

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How do FQHCs perform in managing chronic conditions?

They coordinate care for many patients with chronic conditions and achieve outcomes that meet or exceed national standards.

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What is a goal of FQHCs regarding barriers to care?

They work to limit as many barriers as possible to care delivery.

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What is a major issue with vision care in FQHCs?

Comprehensive vision services are lacking despite high prevalence of vision problems.

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Which profession provides most vision care in FQHCs?

Optometry provides more vision care services than ophthalmology in FQHCs.

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Why are there limited on-site vision care facilities in FQHCs?

Because vision care is often not perceived as an immediate priority.