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Integrated Management of Type 2 Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes in the Context of Multi-Morbidity in Africa: A Systematic Review
Conclusion: Though few, integrated interventions for screening and/or care of DM in the context of multimorbidity within available resources in health systems throughout Africa exist and suggest that this approach is possible and could improve health outcomes. Published on 2022-09-21 09:55:46 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - September 22, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Global Trends Towards Population Health Management and Key Lessons and Initiatives in the Singapore Context
Published on 2022-09-16 09:38:06 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - September 17, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Integrating Health and Social Services in Finland: Regional Approaches and Governance Models
Conclusions:Various models for cooperation between regional health and social care authorities have emerged in the regions to identify good integrated care practices. The study suggests that the applied theoretical framework and presented elements of integrated care governance can be used to monitor development of care integration. Published on 2022-09-14 10:39:22 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - September 15, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Defining Pooled ’ Place-Based’ Budgets for Health and Social Care: A Scoping Review
Conclusion: Despite their increasing relevance in the current political debate, pooled place-based budgets are still at an early stage of implementation and research. Adequate description is required for future meta-analysis of effectiveness on outcomes. Published on 2022-09-13 10:35:57 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - September 13, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Using More Equitable Integrated Care Programs to Reduce Fragmentation in Home Care
Integrated care programs have been developed to deliver care across providers, settings, and support systems to meet the needs of community-dwelling older adults. This research asks how these programs are being used to combat issues of fragmentation in a home care sector fundamentally reshaped by neoliberalism. Data was collected through 118 key informant interviews in five Canadian integrated care programs and interpreted using a thematic analysis informed by Feminist Political Economy. This dissertation argues that integrated care programs are most useful as a policy solution to fragmented home care when they adopt polic...
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - September 13, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Exploring Intra and Interorganizational Integration Efforts Involving the Primary Care Sector – A Case Study from Ontario
Conclusion: The interplay between intra and interorganizational integration remains unclear. We found no consistent differences in the patterns of ties across the six types of networks examined between the two cases. Assessing changes in network metrics for different organizations in each case over time, and supplementing network findings through in-depth interviews with network members are key next steps to consider. Published on 2022-09-08 09:38:42 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - September 11, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

What are the Clinical and Social Outcomes of Integrated Care for Older People? A Qualitative Systematic Review
Discussion and conclusion: There was scant evidence of the older person ’s voice within included studies and a limited focus on outcomes. Stronger evidence is needed to provide meaningful and robust evaluation of outcomes within integrated care models for the older person. Published on 2022-09-07 11:33:29 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - September 7, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Developing a Regional Strategy for Older Adults Living With Frailty: Recommendations From Patients, Family Caregivers and Health Care Providers
Conclusion: The creation of a frailty strategy is imperative in recognizing and responding to the needs of older adults with complex conditions. Our approach may be relevant to other organizations and health systems interested in developing their own regional frailty strategies. Published on 2022-09-02 09:48:17 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - September 2, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Effectiveness of Collaborative Care for Depression and HbA1c in Patients with Depression and Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusion:This systematic review and meta-analysis supported the effectiveness of CC in reducing depression and improving QoL in people with comorbid depression and diabetes. Published on 2022-08-30 09:58:16 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - August 31, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Social Prescribing: Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Psychosocial Community Referral Interventions in Primary Care
Discussion and conclusion: Current evidence suggests positive effects of SP on a variety of relevant endpoints. Due to quality deficits in the available studies, scope for conclusions concerning clinical relevance and sustainability is limited. Further methodologically rigorous controlled trials are needed. ZusammenfassungEinleitung: Social prescribing (SP) soll gezielte psychosoziale Unterst ützung ermöglichen und die Lücke zwischen medizinischen und nicht-medizinischen Angeboten schließen. Diese Übersichtsarbeit untersucht die Wirksamkeit von gemeindebasierten SP-Interventionen.Methoden: Es erfolgte eine systematis...
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - August 20, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

One for All, All for One: A Mixed Methods Case Study into the Role Organisational and Personal Interests Play on Cooperation in Dutch Integrated Dementia Care Networks
Discussion and conclusion: We conclude that conflicting interests in IDC-networks stand in the way of reaching the collective goal of an IDC-network, i.e., optimising the wellbeing of people with dementia and their informal caregivers in the region. Thus, IDC-networks should act to manage, resolve and prevent disputes arising from conflicting interests. Published on 2022-08-17 10:27:30 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - August 17, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Dimensions of Proximity: An Actionable Framework to Better Understand Integrated Practices in Cancer Networks
Conclusion:The concept of proximity appears a promising complement to existing models of integration, especially in complex contexts such as cancer networks.HighlightsDeliberate actions at different levels within the cancer network create a number of dimensions of proximityGeographic proximity, be it objective or subjective, facilitates relational, cognitive and institutional proximityA national cancer plan sustained by shared leadership enhances organizational proximity, facilitating integrated practicesActivation of different dimensions of proximity among network actors likely underpins and sustains functional, normative...
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - August 16, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Identifying individuals for integrated multidisciplinary care: Lessons from Finland
Conclusions: Models and tools are needed for founding and identifying individuals who are outside the service system, those whose client-ship has just begun, and those who already access services. The identification of individuals for integrated multidisciplinary care and the assimilation and understanding of different identification models and tools requires the development of basic and further competence in the different fields of health and social care. Multidisciplinary collaboration requires shared concepts and positive attitudes on the development of integrated professional environments, identification models and ser...
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - August 12, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Asynchronous Remote Communication as a Tool for Care Management in Primary Care: A Rapid Review of the Literature
Conclusions: The high degree of satisfaction of both users and professionals, the outbreak of COVID-19 and the effectiveness and efficiency of asynchronous remote communications are key factors for the implementation and improvement in the management of the different healthcare systems across the world. Published on 2022-08-11 10:12:45 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - August 11, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Improvement Strategies for the Challenging Collaboration of General Practitioners and Specialists for Patients with Complex Chronic Conditions: A Scoping Review
Conclusion: This review showed that interventions to improve collaboration between GPs and medical specialists seem promising. Further efforts should be made to test and apply the findings systematically in broad clinical practice. Published on 2022-08-08 11:14:22 (Source: International Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - August 9, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research