A successful chronic care program in Al Ain-United Arab Emirates.

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Published in BMC Health Serv Res on February 22, 2010

Authors

Latifa M Baynouna1, Amal I Shamsan, Tahira A Ali, Lolowa A Al Mukini, Moza H Al Kuwiti, Thuraya A Al Ameri, Nico J D Nagelkerke, Ahmad M Abusamak, Nader M Ahmed, Sanaa M Zein Al Deen, Tariq M Jaber, Abdulkarim M Elkhalid, Anthony D Revel, Alhusini I Al Husaini, Fouad A Nour, Hayat O Ahmad, Mohammad K Nazirudeen, Rowaya Al Dhahiri, Yahya O Zain Al Abdeen, Aziza O Omar

Author Affiliations

1: Ambulatory Health Care Services, SEHA, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. latifa.mohammad@gmail.com

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