A literature review to explore integrated care for older people.

abstract：BACKGROUND:As the prevalence of long-term and multimorbid conditions is increasing, patients increasingly require consultations with multiple health care professionals and coordination of their care needs. METHODS:This study is based on a 2011 survey of older Australians which draws on sub-populations of people with d...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Dawda P,McRae IS,Yen L,Islam MM,Bagheri N,Jowsey T,Banfield M,Parkinson A

更新日期：2015-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of case studies in health services research has proven to be an excellent methodology for gaining in-depth understanding of the organisation and delivery of health care. This is particularly relevant when looking at the complexity of integrated healthcare programmes, where multifaceted interactions o...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Cash-Gibson L,Rosenmoller M

更新日期：2014-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:HealthOne was part of a state-wide initiative to invest in new community-based facilities for collocating services. The HealthOne Mount Druitt is a virtual hub and spoke organisation established in 2006 in a socially disadvantaged part of Western Sydney based out of a new community health hub. The model is based on 'v...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： McNab J,Gillespie JA

更新日期：2015-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Distributive leadership has been proposed as an effective means towards achieving integrated health services. This study draws from the case of Foundry, a network of integrated youth health centres in British Columbia, Canada, and explores the function and impact of distributive leadership in the context of ...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Salmon A,Fernando S,Berger M,Tee K,Gerty K,Helfrich W,Liversidge P

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the circumstances as to why it is so difficult in the primary care sector to implement IT based infrastructures supporting shared care. CASE STUDY:The qualitative analysis includes two separate case studies of IT-supported shared care implemented in two different regions of Denmark throughout 20...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Granlien MF,Simonsen J

更新日期：2007-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Dyspnea is a common complaint and in 70 to 90% the origin is pulmonary or cardiovascular. However, referral to the "wrong" specialism could result in diagnostic- and treatment delay. Integrated care by a cardiologist and a pulmonologist could improve this. The aim of the present study was to evaluate wheth...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Rietbroek MV,Slats AM,Kiès P,de Grooth GJ,Chavannes NH,Taube C,Bonten TN

更新日期：2018-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Not surprisingly given their multi-component nature, initiatives to improve integrated care often evolve to find the best way to bring about change. This paper provides an example of how an evaluation evolved alongside such an initiative designed to better integrate care across primary, community and hospi...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Middleton L,Rea H,Pledger M,Cumming J

更新日期：2019-04-05 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the feasibility of regional physical therapy networks including continuing education in rheumatology. The aim of these networks was to improve care provided by primary care physical therapists by improving specific knowledge, technical and communicative skills and the collaboration with rheumatologi...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Verhoef J,Oosterveld FG,Hoekman R,Munneke M,Boonman DC,Bakker M,Otten W,Rasker JJ,de Vries-Vander Zwan HM,Vliet Vlieland TP

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Primary care is increasingly being confronted with complex health care demands stemming from both biomedical and psychosocial problems of people with chronic diseases. Interprofessional collaboration is needed to enhance person-centredness and coordinate care provision in an efficient manner, which should ...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： van Dongen JJJ,van Bokhoven MA,Goossens WNM,Daniëls R,van der Weijden T,Beurskens A

更新日期：2018-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：:By the introduction of a public, mandatory program of Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) on April 1, 2000, Japan has moved towards a system of social care for the frail and elderly. The program covers care that is both home-based and institutional. Fifty percent of the insurance is financed from the general tax and the o...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Matsuda S,Yamamoto M

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC) recently celebrated its 20th International Conference (ICIC20) through a virtual event that brought together patients and carers, academics, care professionals, NGOs, policy-makers and industry partners from across the global integrated care community [1]. The In...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： van der Vlegel-Brouwer W,van Kemenade E,Stein KV,Goodwin N,Miller R

更新日期：2020-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Increasing continuity of care has been identified as a strategy to improve patient outcomes, but previous studies of integrated care have tended to focus on pilot areas, which limit their generalisability and the ability to determine in which contexts integrated care was most successful. OBJECTIVE:This st...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Lloyd T,Steventon A

更新日期：2016-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We analysed the integrated planning model adopted by the Italian region Emilia Romagna in year 2000 to cover the entire range of treatment of cardiovascular disease. This model, called "hub and spoke", provides for the transfer of patient care and treatment from peripheral units (the spokes) to central units ...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Ugolini C,Nobilio L

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A growing number of people are living with complex care needs characterized by multimorbidity, mental health challenges and social deprivation. Required is the integration of health and social care, beyond traditional health care services to address social determinants. This study investigates key care com...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Kuluski K,Ho JW,Hans PK,Nelson M

更新日期：2017-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Integration involves the coordination of services provided by autonomous agencies and improves the organization and delivery of multiple services for target patients. Current measures generally do not distinguish between agencies' perception and expectation. We propose a method for quantifying the agencies' ...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Ye C,Browne G,Grdisa VS,Beyene J,Thabane L

更新日期：2012-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:In March 2009 members of the research, policy and practice communities in the fields of ageing and disability came together in Barcelona for the first international conference on bridging knowledge in long-term care and support. This paper presents a brief snapshot of some of the key themes and ideas that emerged duri...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： McDaid D,Cieza A,Gomez AR

更新日期：2009-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study is to explore the obstacles to collaborations between nurses in hospital and municipal care in the discharge of hospital patients who need continuing care. METHODS:First, we conducted in-depth interviews of nurses in hospitals and nurses in municipal care. Second, we developed questi...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Paulsen B,Romøren TI,Grimsmo A

更新日期：2013-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Frail older people living in the community require multidisciplinary care. Despite the fact that patient participation is high on the public agenda, studies into multidisciplinary care mainly focus on the viewpoints of professionals. Little is known about frail older patients' experiences with care delivered...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Grol SM,Molleman GRM,Wensing M,Kuijpers A,Scholte JK,van den Muijsenbergh MTC,Scherpbier ND,Schers HJ

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Collaboration between welfare organizations is an important strategy for integrating different health and welfare services. This article reports a review of the international literature on vocational rehabilitation, focusing on different organizational models of collaboration as well as different barriers ...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Andersson J,Ahgren B,Axelsson SB,Eriksson A,Axelsson R

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PROBLEM STATEMENT:Health care delivery in Germany is highly fragmented, resulting in poor vertical and horizontal integration and a system that is focused on curing acute illness or single diseases instead of managing patients with more complex or chronic conditions, or managing the health of determined populations. Wh...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Schlette S,Lisac M,Blum K

更新日期：2009-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Disease management programs (DMP) aim at improving coordination and quality of care and reducing healthcare costs for specific chronic diseases. This paper investigates to what extent total healthcare utilization of type 2 diabetes patients is actually related to diabetes and its implications for diabetes ma...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： van Dijk CE,Verheij RA,Swinkels IC,Rijken M,Schellevis FG,Groenewegen PP,de Bakker DH

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop an in-depth understanding of a shared care model from primary mental health and nutrition care practitioners with a focus on program goals, strengths, challenges and target population benefits. DESIGN:Qualitative method of focus groups. SETTING/PARTICIPANTS:The study involved fifty-three practiti...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Paquette-Warren J,Vingilis E,Greenslade J,Newnam S

更新日期：2006-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of follow-up visits by the general practitioner and district nurse (within a week after discharge from hospital) is to reduce hospital readmissions and improve the overall wellbeing of the patient. There is strong evidence that these programmes are effective, but are difficult to implement because of...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Hjelmar U,Hendriksen C,Hansen K

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In 2002 the Republika Srpska of Bosnia and Herzegovina adopted goals for reducing the burden of chronic disease through a new screening program in its publicly funded health centers ("Dom Zdravljas"). This study evaluated the first year of program implementation. METHODS:The evaluation used in-depth inter...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Rodic R,Krajnovic V,Howell EM,Vukovic V,Bomestar N

更新日期：2008-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：Aim:To explore health professionals' perspectives on communication, continuity and between-service coordination for improving cancer care for Indigenous people in Queensland. Methods:Semi-structured interviews were conducted in a purposive sample of primary health care (PHC) services in Queensland with Indigenous and ...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： de Witt A,Matthews V,Bailie R,Garvey G,Valery PC,Adams J,Martin JH,Cunningham FC

更新日期：2020-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Current U.S. policy and payment initiatives aim to encourage health care provider accountability for population health and higher value care, resulting in efforts to integrate providers along the continuum. Providers work together through diverse organizational structures, yet evidence is limited regarding...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Heeringa J,Mutti A,Furukawa MF,Lechner A,Maurer KA,Rich E

更新日期：2020-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The annual amount spent on healthcare per capita is higher and expected to grow in the U.S. compared to healthier level 4 countries (e.g., United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Australia, Japan, Sweden, Netherlands), while health outcomes continue to be suboptimal [123]. Therefore, healthcare is slowly shifting from a fee-...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Lyles LF,Hildebrandt H,Mair A

更新日期：2020-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:In March 2014, the New South Wales (NSW) Government (Australia) announced the NSW Integrated Care Strategy. In response, a family-centred, population-based, integrated care initiative for vulnerable families and their children in Sydney, Australia was developed. The initiative was called Healthy Homes and ...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Eastwood JG,Woolfenden S,Miller E,Shaw M,Garg P,Liu H,De Souza DE,Ettema RGA

更新日期：2019-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The objective of this study was to assess a model for improving healthcare integration for patients with multiple chronic diseases in an integrated healthcare organisation in the Basque Country and to propose areas for improvement. METHODS:We organised four nominal groups composed of representatives from ...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Jauregui ML,Silvestre C,Valdes P,Gaminde I

更新日期：2016-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Political and public health leaders increasingly recognize the need to take urgent action to address the problem of chronic diseases and multi-morbidity. European countries are facing unprecedented demand to find new ways to deliver care to improve patient-centredness and personalization, and to avoid unnece...

journal_title：International journal of integrated care

authors： Borgermans L,Marchal Y,Busetto L,Kalseth J,Kasteng F,Suija K,Oona M,Tigova O,Rösenmuller M,Devroey D

更新日期：2017-09-25 00:00:00