Table 1: Frequently Reported Components of Specialized Community-Based Care.
| Components | Description |
|---|---|
| Disease-specific education | Education about the signs, symptoms, and etiology of a chronic condition |
| Medication education/review | Education about the side effects of medication, the relationship of medication to chronic disease management, and the importance of medication adherence |
| Medication titration | Assistance with appropriate dosing of specific medications |
| Diet counselling | Counselling on disease-specific diets |
| Physical activity counselling | Counselling on physical activity |
| Lifestyle counselling | Counselling on lifestyle choices, such as smoking cessation and alcohol intake |
| Self-care support behaviour | Encouragement for patients to monitor weight, symptoms, and medications |
| Self-care tools | Patient diaries for recording weight, diet, or symptoms |
| Evidence-based guidelines | Clinical practice guidelines based on evidence |
| Regular follow-up | Regular follow-up visits between the beginning and end of the treatment phase |
Source: Health Quality Ontario.(1)