Evidence brief [electronic resource] : developing a rural health strategy in Saskatchewan / John N. Lavis, Jennifer Boyko.

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General Note:	"17 June 2010". "Evidence >> Insight >> Action". CatMonthString:january.23 Issued as part of the desLibris documents collection. Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references: p. 22-30.
Formatted Contents Note:	Key messages -- Report: The problem: The burden of chronic disease is growing; Effective healthcare programs and services are not always available or accessible to those living in rural areas; Current health system arrangements do not fully support value-added rural healthcare; Implementation of chronic disease management initiatives; Additional equity-related observations about the problem -- Three options for addressing the problem: Option 1 - Support self-management, "aging in place", and healthcare-related travel; Option 2 - Increase the breadth and accessibility of chronic disease management programs; Option 3 - Optimize the use of healthcare professionals and of inter-professional teams; Additional equity-related observations about the three options; Implementation considerations -- References -- Appendices.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
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Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by Canada Commons.