Comprehensive Health Assessment Program

The Comprehensive Health Assessment Program is a clinically successful[1] system for providing comprehensive medical histories for patients with disabilities. The information is stored in one central location, completed by the patient with their carers and practitioners.

The CHAP is currently being used by the Queensland Government[2] as well as other states in Australia.[3] The program was designed at the University of Queensland by Dr. Nick Lennox.

References
  1. Lennox, N, Effects of a comprehensive health assessment programme for Australian adults with intellectual disability: a cluster randomized trial, International Journal of Epidemiology 2007 36(1):139-146, http://ije.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/36/1/139
  2. Queensland Government CHAP http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/disability/support-and-services/for-service-providers/service-initiatives/comprehensive-health-assessment-program-chap Archived 2011-07-04 at the Wayback Machine
  3. Matters, H, Outlining the intent and impact behind the introduction of CHAP (Comprehensive Health Assessment Program) for Disability Accommodation Services (DAS)


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