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Table 1 Defined terms

From: Identifying research priorities for chronic disease management in primary care: results of an Irish James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership

Chronic condition: any condition or symptom that has long-term effects on a person, needs ongoing management, and which may impact the activities of daily life

Management: the ongoing treatment, coordination, monitoring and support undertaken by people with chronic conditions and healthcare professionals to improve health outcomes

Primary care: treatment and support that is available in the community and involves a sustained relationship or degree of continuity between people with chronic conditions and healthcare professionals. This includes “first contact” practitioners such as general practitioners (GPs)/family practitioners, general practice nurses, community and public health nurses, and other community-based professionals (e.g. physiotherapists, occupational therapists etc.)

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BMC Primary Care

ISSN: 2731-4553

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