AUTHOR=Yu Steven , Wan Rongjun , Bai Lu , Zhao Bingrong , Jiang Qiaoling , Jiang Juan , Li Yuanyuan TITLE=Transformation of chronic disease management: Before and after the COVID-19 outbreak JOURNAL=Frontiers in Public Health VOLUME=11 YEAR=2023 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1074364 DOI=10.3389/fpubh.2023.1074364 ISSN=2296-2565 ABSTRACT=

Adults with chronic diseases often experience a decline in their quality of life along with frequent exacerbations. These diseases can cause anxiety and impose a significant economic burden. Self-management is a crucial aspect of treatment outside of the hospital and can improve quality of life and reduce the financial burden resulting from unexpected hospitalizations. With the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has become a vital tool for both medical professionals and patients; many in-person appointments have been canceled due to the pandemic, leading to increased reliance on online resources. This article aimed to discuss various methods of chronic disease management, both traditional self-management and modern telehealth strategies, comparing before and after the COVID-19 outbreak and highlighting challenges that have emerged.