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An Exploratory Multi-Case Study of the Health and Wellbeing Needs, Relationships and Experiences of Health and Social Care Service Users and the People who Support them at Home
Conclusions: This study identifies indicators for improved HSC, advocating co-produced community-driven services to meet the self-defined needs of those who access and provide care. Published on 2023-02-23 10:39:56 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - February 23, 2023 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Continuity of Care and Coordination of Care: Can they Be Differentiated?
Conclusion: The COCCCA instrument can differentiate the concepts of care continuity and care coordination and has been demonstrated to be valid and reliable in outpatient care settings from a patient perspective. Published on 2023-02-17 09:53:27 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - February 17, 2023 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Construct Validation of the Rainbow Model of Integrated Care Measurement Tool in Dutch Primary Care for Older Adults
Conclusions: The RMIC-MT is promising for the primary elderly care setting in the Netherlands. It can be used for evaluating integrated care initiatives in a primary care setting, thereby contributing to implementation of integrated primary elderly care. Published on 2023-02-15 09:24:48 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - February 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

The Implementation of Integrated Health Information Systems – Research Studies from 7 Countries Involving the InterRAI Assessment System
Conclusion: In practice, the implementation of health information systems is a process that requires a cultural shift of policymakers and professional caregivers at all levels of health policy and service delivery. Information about the implementation process of the interRAI Suite in different countries can help investigators and policymakers to better plan this implementation. This research sheds light on the advantages and pitfalls of the implementation of the interRAI Suite of instruments and proposes approaches to overcome difficulties. Published on 2023-02-13 12:25:41 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - February 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Making Connections that Count – a Case Study of the Family Referral Service in Schools Program on the Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia
Conclusion: The FRSIS model breaks down numerous barriers to accessing care for vulnerable families by its generalist nature and tailored approach and represents a high-trust approach to brokering appropriate care. Consistency in leadership support was a missed opportunity for program sustainability. Published on 2023-02-09 10:20:25 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - February 9, 2023 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

The Early Impact of the People-centred Integrated Care on the Hypertension Management in Shenzhen
Conclusion: The practice of the integrated care in Luohu has substantially improved the hypertension management and the healthcare-related satisfaction while with relatively low pharmaceutical expenditure. The investigation of long-term impact of the integrated care on hypertension control and management is warranted. Published on 2023-02-06 11:13:30 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - February 6, 2023 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Nursing Care Coordination in Primary Healthcare for Patients with Complex Needs: A Comparative Case Study
Discussion:The homogeneity or heterogeneity of patients ’ complex needs shapes their care trajectory and the intensity of their care coordination needs. As the complexity of these needs grows, so does the necessity to build the care coordinators’ capacity for integrated care. R ésuméIntroduction: Malgr é le rôle important des infirmières dans la coordination des soins et des services, peu de programmes de formation existent pour mieux les soutenir dans l’exercice de celui-ci. L’identification d’un tronc commun d’activités de coordination des soins et services effectuées par les infirm ières à travers ...
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - February 2, 2023 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Hospital Admission and Discharge: Lessons Learned from a Large Programme in Southwest Germany
Conclusion:Structured information transfer at hospital admission and discharge makes sense but the added value in the context of a GP-based programme seems modest. Primary care teams should be involved in pre- and post-hospital care. Abstrakt Einleitung: Im Rahmen der hausarztzentrierten Versorgung wurde ein Programm zur Verbesserung von Krankenhausaufnahmen und -entlassungen sowie der Nachsorge implementiert.Beschreibung: Das VESPEERA-Programm bestand aus verschiedenen Komponenten, die vor der Aufnahme, w ährend des Krankenhausaufenthalts sowie nach der Entlassung durchgeführt wurden. Das Programm richtete sich an all...
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - January 28, 2023 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Effectiveness of Diabetes Case Conferencing Program on Diabetes Management
Conclusions: Glycaemia, weight and cardiovascular risk factors improved following case conferencing consultations in a primary care setting. Published on 2023-01-25 10:25:57 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - January 25, 2023 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Establishing Internationally Accepted Conceptual and Operational Definitions of Social Prescribing Through Expert Consensus: A Delphi Study Protocol
Conclusion:This important work will be foundational and timely, given the rapid spread of the social prescribing movement around the world. Published on 2023-01-25 10:28:02 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - January 25, 2023 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Framing Value Based Healthcare in Practice: Introducing the Complex Case and Recovery Management Framework (The CCaRM)
Conclusion: In principle, the CCaRM contributes to operationalising collaborative value-based healthcare for complex cases. It surfaces further research themes to refocus value and integrated care thinking. Further empirical work is needed. Published on 2023-01-09 09:44:24 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - January 9, 2023 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

How does a Network Platform Work for Participating Actors Towards Integrated Care Governance? A Case Study of a Dutch Hospital Region
Conclusion: BK is a dynamic actor with steering capacities that enables the co-existence of multiple purposes. Further research could pay attention to how network platforms are able to develop modalities of integrated care governance that suit healthcare system ’s networked character. Published on 2022-12-20 11:25:18 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - December 20, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of an Integrated Youth Services Network in Ontario
Discussion: This evaluation identified a number of barriers and facilitators to the implementation of the IYS model in this specific context. Implementation facilitators included youth and family engagement, network partner collaboration, leadership, governance structure, community enthusiasm and support, and collaborative funding models. Barriers to implementation included the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health restrictions, the diverse needs of youth, change management, sustainable funding, and transportation.Lessons learned: By establishing a shared vision of delivering youth services across the integrated netw...
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - December 14, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Conducting Co-Design with Older People in a Digital Setting: Methodological Reflections and Recommendations
Conclusion: This article highlights the steps and considerations that researchers should be aware of when embarking on co-designing with older people in a digital setting. The authors describe their methods that promotes inclusivity and the empowerment of older people as equal collaborators in the research process. The co-design approach and recommendations can be applied to various research settings and wider areas of integrated care with this population. Published on 2022-12-09 07:27:08 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - December 9, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Always Look on the Bright Side – Lessons Learned from Another Decade of Integrating Care
Published on 2022-11-30 09:23:00 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - November 30, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research