Effectiveness of a Case Management Model for Patients With Hypertension and Type II Diabetes in Chile

Evaluation of a Model of Care for People With Hypertension and Type II Diabetes Based on Case Management and Risk Adjustment

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a new model of health care for chronic patients, based on Case Management and guided by a nurse which targets the patient´s risk, is more effective than usual care at Primary Health care in Chile. Additionally, this intervention would provide a better quality of care and a more efficient health provision.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults diagnosed with Hypertension and/ or Type 2 Diabetes

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe mental illness and / or deterioration of cognitive abilities.
• Severe hearing loss.
• Diagnosed with cancer
• Stage 4 or 5 of chronic kidney disease