National strategic framework for chronic conditions

Question 1

What is a Chronic Condition

Answer 1

A disease or health issue that builds up over time and are long lasting. They typically take a long time to heal or cannot be healed. It can lead to gradual deterioration of health and loss of independence.

Question 2

What is the NSFCC vision?

Answer 2

Australians live healthier lives throughout effective prevention and management of chronic conditions.

Question 3

What is the NSFCC objectives?

Answer 3

• Focus on prevention for a healthier Australia.
• Provide efficient, effective and appropriate care to support people with chronic conditions to optimize quality of life.
• Target priority populations

Question 4

The purpose for national strategic framework for chronic conditions :

Answer 4

• Provides guidance for the development and implementation of policies, strategies, actions
• Addresses chronic conditions and aims to improve health outcomes

Question 5

Enablers of NSFCC

Answer 5

1. Governance and leadership supports evidence-based shared decision-making and encourages collaboration to enhance health system performance.
2. Health workforce- a suitably trained, resourced and distributed workforce is supported to work to its full scope of practice and is responsive to change.
3. Health literacy - people are supported to understand information about health and
   health care, to apply that information to their lives and to use it to make decisions and take actions relating to their health.
4. Research- quality health research accompanied by the translation of research into practice and knowledge exchange strengthens the evidence base and improves health outcomes.
5. Data and information- the use of consistent, quality data and real-time data sharing enables monitoring and quality improvement to achieve better health outcomes.
6. Technology - supports more effective and accessible prevention and management strategies and offers avenues for new and improved technologically driven initiatives.
7. Resources- adequate allocation, appropriate distribution and efficient use of resources, including funding, to address identified health needs over the long-term.

Question 6

Principals of NSFCC

Answer 6

1. Equity- all Australians receive safe, high-quality health care irrespective of background or personal circumstance.
2. Collaboration and partnerships- Identify linkages and act upon opportunities to cooperate and partner responsibly to achieve greater impacts than can occur in isolation.
3. Access- high standard, appropriate support and services are available, accessible, equitable and affordable for all Australians.
4. Evidence-based- rigorous, relevant and current evidence informs best practice and strengthens the knowledge base to effectively prevent and manage chronic conditions.
5. Person-centred approaches- the health system is shaped to recognise and value the needs
   of individuals, their carers and their families,
   to provide holistic care and support.
6. Sustainability- strategic planning and responsible management of resources delivers long-term improved health outcomes.
7. Accountability and transparency- decisions and responsibilities are clear and accountable and achieve best value with public resources.
8. Shared responsibility- all parties understand, accept and fulfil their roles and responsibilities to ensure enhanced health outcomes for
   all Australians.

Question 7

Who are involved in the framework?

Answer 7

Government (local, state, federal), Non-Government Organizations, Private Sector and Industry, Researchers and Academic, Communities and Individuals.

Question 8

Jakarta declaration

Answer 8

• Responsible for Leading Health Promotion into the 21st Century (produced 1997)
• extension of the Ottawa Charter
• first to include the private sector
• identified 5 priorities for health promotion in the 21st century

Question 9

Priorities for health promotion in the 21st century

Answer 9

• Promote social responsibility for health
• Increase investments for health development
• Consolidate and expand partnerships for health
• Increase community capacity and empower the individual
• Secure an infrastructure for health promotion