Long-term Conditions and Rehabilitation

Question 1

Define and give examples of long-term conditions

Answer 1

• A condition for which there is currently no cure, and which is managed with drugs and other treatments
• Examples: OA/RA, osteoporosis, stroke, diabetes, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, heart failure, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, COPD, Asthma, CF, depression

Question 2

What is Prevalence? Describe the prevalence of long-term conditions in the population

Answer 2

• Prevalence – number of people with eg. a LTC
• LTCs are common (40% in UK) and their prevalence increases with age
• Globally population is ageing which will therefore increase the number of people living with LTCs

Question 3

List the impacts of long-term conditions on a) individuals and b) society

Answer 3

• Individuals: participation restriction, relationships, financial, mental health, poor QOL
• Society: greater strain on health and social care services

Question 4

State the 6 key features of the NHS long term plan

Answer 4

1. A new model of health care service delivery
2. Focus on prevention and addressing inequality
3. Better care for major health conditions
4. Supporting staff
5. Digitally enabled care
6. Financial management

Question 5

Implications for care for people living with long-term conditions

Answer 5

• Single condition services
• Lack of care and coordination
• Limited emotional and psychological support
• Fragmented care
• Lack of informational continuity
• Reactive rather than predictive services
• Lack of care planning consultation