Helping patients play an active part in managing their condition, and encouraging patients and health care professionals to work as a team: these are the basic principles behind Capsana's programs and services for the clinical setting.
These objectives are in line with a recognized chronic disease management approach: in 70% of cases, chronic conditions present no major complications and can be at least partly managed by patients, with support from their doctor. That's why it's important to provide appropriate and useful tools and information to help patients self-manage their condition.
In line with the Chronic Care Model (CCM) of integrated chronic disease management adopted by Quebec's Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS),
Capsana's solutions for the clinical setting are designed to inform, engage and motivate patients and support health care professionals.
Our solutions for the clinical setting are developed in collaboration with committees of experts and supported by leading health care organizations and professional associations. Although we receive funding from private-sector partners to develop and deliver our products, Capsana retains complete editorial independence.
Capsana’s publications provide credible, accessible patient information.
Capsana has developed a free online resource for patients and health care professionals (French only).
Promoting patient involvement: 70% of cases of chronic disease can be self managed
Tools for better communication between patients and professionals
In Quebec, nearly 6 in 10 people die of cancer or heart disease
In Canada, about 2 in 5 people will get cancer during their lifetime
In Canada, 53% of adults are overweight; of that group, 18% are obese
It’s estimated that 30% of Quebecers suffer from more than one chronic disease
1 in 2 patients do not consistently follow their treatment plan
14% of Canadians will suffer from depression during their lifetime
1 in 10 Canadian adults are diabetic, and nearly a third of them don’t know it
1 in 5 Canadians have high blood pressure
In Canada, 1 in 10 people suffer from osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis affects 1 in 4 women and 1 in 5 men
Capsana is a social enterprise owned by the ÉPIC Foundation and the Fondation PSI, which are associated with the Montreal Heart Institute. Its mission is to help individuals take an active role in their health.
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