Impact of continuity of care on quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Journal of Integrated Care, Ahead of Print. Purpose Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) suffer many physical disabilities which cause many problems in their life. These patients really need to have continuity of care based on cooperation between patient, the family and their care givers in order to achieve an integration of care. The purpose of this paper is to assess the impact of continuous care on quality of life of patients with COPD. Design/methodology/approach A before –after quasi-experimental study was carried out with 72 patients with COPD at Beheshti educational hospital of Hamadan Univ...
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - September 6, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Having a voice
This study presents a participatory research approach with peer researchers exploring the perspective of individuals experiencing homelessness and wider stakeholders. T he findings of this research are considered with reference to the provisions of the HRA 2017. (Source: Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - August 15, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Improving inter-organizational care-cure designs: specialization versus integration
Journal of Integrated Care, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate inter-organizational designs for care –cure conditions in which low-risk patients are cared for in specialized care organizations and high-risk patients are cared for in specialized cure organizations. Performance impacts of increasing levels of integration between these organizations are analyzed. Design/methodology/approach Mixed methods were used in Dutch perinatal care: analysis of archival data, clinical research and system dynamics simulation modeling. Findings Inter-organizational design has an effect on inter-organi...
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - July 9, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The need for care integration across hospital services for adults with sickle cell disease
This study examines the consumption of resources by a high utilizing group as a necessary step in the development of an integrated care management pathway. (Source: Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - July 2, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Keeping the faith in integration and primary care
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 26, Issue 3, Page 170-174, July 2018. (Source: Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - July 2, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Note from the new Editor-in-chief
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 26, Issue 3, Page 175-175, July 2018. (Source: Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - July 2, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The need for care integration across hospital services for adults with sickle cell disease
This study examines the consumption of resources by a high utilizing group as a necessary step in the development of an integrated care management pathway. (Source: Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - July 2, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Keeping the faith in integration and primary care
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 26, Issue 3, Page 170-174, July 2018. (Source: Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - July 2, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Note from the new Editor-in-chief
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 26, Issue 3, Page 175-175, July 2018. (Source: Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - July 2, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
An integrated care programme in London: qualitative evaluation
Journal of Integrated Care, Ahead of Print. Purpose A well-funded, four-year integrated care programme was implemented in south London. The programme attempted to integrate care across primary, acute, community, mental health and social care. The purpose of this paper is to reduce hospital admissions and nursing home placements. Programme evaluation aimed to identify what worked well and what did not; lessons learnt; the value of integrated care investment. Design/methodology/approach Qualitative data were obtained from documentary analysis, stakeholder interviews, focus groups and observational data from programme meeti...
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - June 29, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Study of the Local Health Integration Network: impact of Ontario ’s Regionalization Policy
Journal of Integrated Care, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to undertake an examination of the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) Health Policy proposal. This policy established a decentralized approach to health system management in the province of Ontario, Canada by creating 14 crown agencies, LHINs. Design/methodology/approach This policy is examined against the five policy stages of the Stages Model: agenda setting, formulation, legitimation, implementation and evaluation. The examination was based on a review of grey literature, including key government reports and briefs. Findings This po...
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - June 26, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
