Interprofessional Care for Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle

Abstract

Public health and other healthcare practitioners are facing the challenges that arise from chronic diseases of lifestyle. 
Astronomical increase in the prevalence and burden of chronic non-communicable diseases in the high and low/medium income 
countries has been reported in literatures. Reducing the burden of chronic diseases of lifestyles requires steps that will be all 
encompassing. Though, a variety of effective lifestyle modifications/interventions for chronic diseases of lifestyles exist, the 
primary aim of each of them is to reduce the burden of chronic diseases of lifestyle, which can be achieved through different 
ways. This review was carried out to highlight the common inter-professional ground in the prevention and management of 
chronic diseases of lifestyle with special focus on physiotherapy. There have been little or no studies on joint efforts of healthcare 
providers in preventing and managing chronic diseases of lifestyle. Also, there is a need to take into consideration social and 
cultural values and differences of persons that might affect chronic diseases of lifestyle while planning the interventions.