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Advancing integrated care for non-communicable diseases across APEC economies

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Building Community Support After a Heart AttackRecovering from a heart attack extends well beyond the hospital stay. Medication routines, cardiac rehabilitation, dietary changes, emotional adjustment and…
Community Health Fairs and the Promise of NCD ScreeningA community health fair can turn a routine medical check into a welcoming neighbourhood event. At a council library, community centre or shopping precinct,…
Community-Based CBT for Chronic Pain and NCDsThe 2023 APEC Conference on Promoting Community-based Non-Communicable Diseases Integrated Care Model brought clinicians, policy leaders, researchers, and…
Engaging local grocery stores in promoting heart-healthy food choicesHeart health is shaped by decisions repeated at kitchen tables, workplaces and local shops every week. In Australia, grocery stores are an important part of…
Community foot care clinics that reach Australians who need themDiabetic foot disease can progress from numbness and small injuries to ulcers, infection, hospital care and amputation, yet much of it is preventable through…
Dentists and undiagnosed diabetes in Australian checkupsAt the 2023 APEC Conference on Promoting Community-based Non-Communicable Diseases Integrated Care Model, the role of dentists in detecting undiagnosed…
Community-based falls prevention for older adults with diabetesFalls among older Australians with diabetes are often treated as an inevitable part of ageing, yet many occur where prevention and timely treatment can change…
Supporting Dementia Carers in Integrated Community NCD CareFamily members are often the first people to notice changes in a person living with dementia. They observe shifts in sleep, appetite, mood, mobility,…
Using data dashboards to track NCD outcomes at the community levelA useful dashboard does more than display charts. It helps a health team see whether people are receiving appropriate care, where gaps are emerging and which…
Community Cooking Classes to Reduce Sodium IntakeCommunity cooking classes can turn a clinical instruction such as “eat less salt” into skills people can use at home. In high-risk groups, including older…