An Evaluation of the Structure of an Integrated Regional Remote Care Management Program for Patients with Selected Chronic Diseases in Canada
By: Diedron Lewis, Karin Swift and Sarah Weberman
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.8629 | Journal eISSN: 1568-4156
Language: English
Submitted on: Mar 15, 2024
Accepted on: Jan 19, 2026
Published on: Feb 5, 2026
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
© 2026 Diedron Lewis, Karin Swift, Sarah Weberman, published by Ubiquity Press
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