Ways of integrating care that better coordinate services may benefit patients

This systematic review, part of the NIHR Signal series, looks at international literature to understand how new care models may affect patients, providers and systems. It includes a qualitative review of attitudes, barriers and enablers of integration and finds new integrated care models can increase patient satisfaction, perceived quality of care and improve access to services. It is less clear whether there may be effects on hospital admissions, appointments or healthcare costs.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news