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Thomas TH Wan Author
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Department of Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego,USA
Biography
Thomas T. H. Wan is a professor of public affairs, health management and informatics, and medical education at University of Central Florida. His research expertise includes healthcare informatics, population health and health systems analysis.
Publications
Research Article Open Access
A Transdisciplinary Approach to Healthcare Informatics Practice and Research: Implications for Elder Care with Poly Chronic Conditions
Author(s): Thomas TH Wan
Population health management is to target subpopulation groups that have varying healthcare needs. In particular, health care for three categories of elderly patients overburdens the financial and workforce capacities of most communities. One category includes elders with multiple chronic illnesses, living independently. A second category includes elders with functional limitations requiring long-term assistance. Collectively, they comprise 2 to 5 percent of any community. A third category includes elders making transitions across the care continuum, such as moving from a hospital to a rehabilitative facility after surgery. Each patient category presents a unique population group, including common but varying healthrelated problems associated with aging. Thus, their complex needs reflec... view more»
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