Objective The purpose of this study is to examine the contribution of health behaviors (self-
management and coping), quality of care, and individual characteristics (depressive …

Objective Patient-provider communication is critical in primary care. Canada's unique health
system, population distribution, and cultural context suggest there is value in addressing the …

Evaluation of patient perceptions of quality and adequacy of care is a critical component of
continuous improvement in chronic disease care. The purpose of this study was to ascertain …

Background Rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D), also among younger adults,
constitutes a growing public health challenge. According to the person-centred Chronic …

Background The majority of non-communicable disease related deaths occur in low-and
middle-income countries. Patient-centered care is an essential component of chronic …

Aims To explore the patient perspective on coordinated multidisciplinary diabetes team care
among a socioeconomically diverse group of adults with type 2 diabetes. Methods …

Objective: to evaluate the quality of care provided to older people with diabetes mellitus
and/or hypertension in the Primary Health Care (PHC) according to the Chronic Care Model …

Background Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) societies recommend assessment of patient
satisfaction given its association with health care utilization and outcomes. Recently, the …

Objectives Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in
people with type 1 diabetes (PWT1D). We assessed cardiovascular risk factors and …

Objective To determine the extent of self-management support (SMS) provided to primary
care patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and hypertension and its associated factors. Design …