Acute and Chronic Disease Management

Are acute and chronic disease management the same?

Acute and chronic disease management provide similar services, but they aren’t the same.

Acute disease management

Acute disease management diagnoses and treats minor illnesses and injuries, such as strep throat, the common cold, and sprains. After a home physical exam, Kelli makes personalized treatment recommendations to speed healing and help patients feel better.

Chronic disease management

Chronic disease management diagnoses and treats incurable conditions like diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), high cholesterol, and arthritis. It combines patient education, healthy lifestyle changes, and prescription medication to relieve symptoms and slow illness progression. 

What types of issues can benefit from acute and chronic disease management?

Kelli uses acute and chronic disease management to treat various medical conditions, including:

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Diabetes
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Wounds
• Respiratory illnesses (e.g.: COVID-19 and bronchitis)
• Thyroid disease
• Mental health conditions (e.g.: anxiety and depression)
• Sinusitis
• Allergies
• Skin conditions
• Migraines
• High cholesterol
• Arthritis (e.g.: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout)

IMPACT Practitioner Services, LLC diagnoses and treats these directly rather than at a clinic. This ensures you receive treatment exactly when needed without having to leave the comfort of your home.

What do acute and chronic disease management involve?

At IMPACT Practitioner Services, LLC, Kelli tailors acute and chronic disease management to your needs. After arriving at your home or office, she reviews your medical records and asks about your symptoms, including when they started, how severe they are, and if you’re taking any steps to manage them.

Next, Kelli completes an exam. She takes your blood pressure, listens to your heart and lungs, and evaluates your symptoms. For instance, if you have a sore throat, Kelli checks for redness and inflammation and collects a throat swab to check for strep or other contagious illnesses. If she suspects you have diabetes, Kelli draws blood and sends it to a nearby lab for analysis.

Once Kelli diagnoses, she develops a care plan. Acute illnesses and injuries often improve with rest, drinking plenty of fluids, and taking over-the-counter medication. If you have a chronic condition, Kelli prescribes medication and monitors your symptoms regularly. 

Kelli provides personalized wellness plans for most acute and chronic illnesses, but if you need more intensive care, she refers you to nearby specialists for treatment. 

Call IMPACT Practitioner Services, LLC, today to schedule acute and chronic disease management or book online.