Question

Please list 3 types of noncommunicable disease and explain why it is important for navigators familiar with these type of diseases.

Answer 1

1) Three non communicable Diseases are 1) Asthma ii) Diabetes iii) Strokes. Importance of navigators familiar with Asthma 1b) In order to Improve the effectiveness of Asthma the patient navigators uses the knowledge of patients environment and social context. Also patient navigators work with caregivers to provide Health Education to patient and also barriers to asthma management is addressed. Importance of navigators familiar with Diabetes: Navigators helps to Improve gylcemic control in diabetes patient and also helps in better clinical engagement among patient with Diabetes. Importance of navigators familiar with strokes. Strokes navigators assist both the care givers and patient with whatever needs required. Some of the services of a navigators includes emotional support,case coordination , education , coaching .