People powered primary care: learning from Halton
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 25, Issue 3, July 2017. Purpose A community-centred approach to health called Community Wellbeing Practices (CWP) is being offered to patients at all 17 GP practices in Halton in order to respond more appropriately to patients ’ social needs which are often an underlying reason for their presentation at primary care services. Design/methodology/approach Delivered in partnership with a local social enterprise this approach is centred on the integration of community assets and non-medical community based support provid ed by the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. T...
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - May 19, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
One Ilfracombe: piecing together the public sector puzzle using a person-centred, local system approach
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 25, Issue 3, July 2017. Purpose This paper reports findings of a horizontal integration programme in the South West of England. The programme was unusual insofar as it included the full range of public services being provided in a single town. It was a place-based system framed by the concept that a person ’s wellbeing includes their health, economic status and living environment and that they are inextricably linked. As well as aiming for broader system integration, the programme utilised a person-centred approach using service-user perceptions to influence design. It was implemented t...
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - May 19, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Early findings from the evaluation of the integrated care and support pioneers in England
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 25, Issue 3, July 2017. Purpose Integrating health and social care is a priority in England, although there is little evidence that previous initiatives have reduced hospital admissions or costs. Twenty-five Integrated Care Pioneers have been established to drive change ‘at scale and pace’. The early phases of our evaluation (April 2014-June 2016) aimed to identify their objectives, plans and activities, and to assess the extent to which they have overcome barriers to integration. In the longer-term, we will assess whether integrated care leads to improved outc omes and quality of car...
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - May 19, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Editorial
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 25, Issue 3, July 2017. (Source: Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - May 19, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Editorial
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 25, Issue 2, Page 74-75, April 2017. (Source: Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - March 31, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Bringing integration home
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 25, Issue 2, Page 84-98, April 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline relevant policies on the integration of health and social care (HSC) in the four home nations: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England and offer a comparison of emphasis and approaches and draw out general insights on the implementation of integrated care policy. Design/methodology/approach The paper is written as a piece of critical reflection by drawing on the authors ’ knowledge and expertise and wider evidence where available. Findings Since 2010, HSC integration has started to diverge signi...
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - March 31, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Editorial
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 25, Issue 2, Page 74-75, April 2017. (Source: Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - March 31, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Bringing integration home
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 25, Issue 2, Page 84-98, April 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline relevant policies on the integration of health and social care (HSC) in the four home nations: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England and offer a comparison of emphasis and approaches and draw out general insights on the implementation of integrated care policy. Design/methodology/approach The paper is written as a piece of critical reflection by drawing on the authors ’ knowledge and expertise and wider evidence where available. Findings Since 2010, HSC integration has started to diverge signi...
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - March 31, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Understanding supervision in health and social care through the experiences of practitioners in Scotland
This study situates supervision in the current context of health and social care and finds it to be an irregular practice. Findings confirm existing literature about the importance of supervisor-supervisee relationships but explains differing perceptions of su pervision in terms of staff seniority. (Source: Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - March 1, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
The effective ingredients of social support at home for people with dementia: a literature review
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 25, Issue 2, April 2017. Purpose Recent years have seen an increasing reliance on social support at home for people with dementia and the advocacy of a person centred and integrated approach in its provision. However, little is known about the effective ingredients of this support and how they differ from more generic or health based services. This review will explore the existing evidence base.
Design/methodology/approach A review of relevant literature was carried out, combining a systematic search and selection of articles with a narrative analysis. Findings The review iden...
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - March 1, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
An electronic referral system supporting integrated hospital discharge
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 25, Issue 2, April 2017. Purpose The research aimed to evaluate the implementation and potential value of an electronic referral system to improve integrated discharge planning for hospitalised older adults with complex care needs. This new technology formed part of the 'Common Assessment Framework for Adults' policy in England. Design/methodology/approach Mixed-methods were undertaken as part of a case study approach within an acute hospital in the North West of England. First, qualitative interviews were undertaken with practitioners to explore early experiences using the new technolog...
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - March 1, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Bringing integration home: policy on health and social care integration in the four nations of the UK
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 25, Issue 2, April 2017. Purpose The paper outlines relevant policies on the integration of health and social care in the four home nations: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England. The aim of the paper is to offer a comparison of emphasis and approaches and draw out general insights on the implementation of integrated care policy. Design/methodology/approach The paper is written as a piece of critical reflection by drawing on the authors ’ knowledge and expertise and wider evidence where available. Findings Since 2010 health and social care integration has started to diverge si...
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - March 1, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Integrating safety concepts in health and social care
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 25, Issue 2, April 2017. Purpose Keeping individuals safe from harm and exploitation is a clearly articulated goal within both the health and social care sectors. Two key concepts associated with achieving this common aim are safety and safeguarding. The purpose of this paper is to critically appraise the differences in safety terminology used in health and social care, including opportunities and challenges for greater integration of safety systems across health and social care in England. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents the authors ’ viewpoint based on personal, profe...
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - March 1, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
The power of small things
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 25, Issue 2, April 2017. (Source: Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - March 1, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Understanding supervision in health and social care through the experiences of practitioners in Scotland
This study situates supervision in the current context of health and social care and finds it to be an irregular practice. Findings confirm existing literature about the importance of supervisor-supervisee relationships but explains differing perceptions of su pervision in terms of staff seniority. (Source: Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - March 1, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
