Key Highlights
- Holistic approach to patient wellness essential for combating cardiovascular disease (CVD), the top global killer.
- Strategic patient education and inclusion in care decisions critical for effective CVD management.
- Unified healthcare practices across the care continuum can significantly enhance patient outcomes and reduce costs.
Source: Direct
Notable Quote
- “To help prevent CVD, lower healthcare costs, and improve outcomes, healthcare professionals—from administrators to frontline staff—must adopt a unified, enterprise approach that puts the focus on the patient across the continuum of care,” – Holly Urban, MD, Vice President of Strategy for Clinical Effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer Health
SoHC's Take
The latest report from Wolters Kluwer Health sheds light on the critical role of comprehensive patient care and education in the battle against cardiovascular disease. With CVD remaining a leading cause of death worldwide, the report emphasizes the need for a strategic approach that encompasses all aspects of patient health and involves patients in their care processes. The integration of empathetic, inclusive education and the alignment of healthcare practices across the entire patient care journey are not just beneficial but necessary for improving outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. This transformative approach, coupled with the utilization of updated clinical content and resources like UpToDate®, ensures that healthcare providers can deliver high-quality, evidence-based care efficiently and effectively.
