Recommendations |
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Continue to emphasise the importance of engaging in positive health behaviours (e.g. physical activity, diet, medication adherence) for the management of IA |
Provide time-management advice to patients who want to prioritise engagement in positive health behaviours (e.g. engaging in physical activity, planning/preparing healthy meals) |
Provide home-based exercise programmes to encourage patients to engage in physical activity at home |
Signpost patients to mental health resources to help support patients who may be experiencing emotional challenges as a result of the pandemic |
Encourage open discussions and provide reassurance to patients who may have concerns about taking their medication during the pandemic |
Offer routine telephone appointments to patients who feel that their IA condition is well-controlled |