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Depression, hearing impairment, and health literacy influence older adults' abilities to self-manage their care
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A structured goal-setting approach can improve care outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes
Benefits of case management for chronic illness limited
Depression, hearing impairment, and health literacy influence older adults' abilities to self-manage their care
Empowerment approach to diabetes education works better than the traditional didactic approach
Patients with sickle cell disease employ various strategies to control their pain
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Some personality factors may affect success of chronic illness self-management programs
Study finds personal health records do not impact hypertension care
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