ArticleCanadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien2001
Work in progress. Integrating physicians' services in the home.
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- Integrating Physician Services in the Home: evaluation of an innovative program.Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien · 2010Article
- Family physicians' experiences when collaborating with district nurses in home care-based medical treatment. A grounded theory study.BMC family practice · 2010Article
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Abstract
objectiveWhile increasing acuity levels and the concomitant complexity of service demand that physicians be involved in in-home care, conflicting evidence and opinions do not show how this can best be achieved.
designA phenomenologic research design was used to obtain insights into the challenges and opportunities of integrating physicians' services into the usual in-home services in London, Ont.
settingHome care in London, Ont.
participantsTwelve participants included three patients, two family caregivers, two family physicians, the program's nurse practitioner, two case managers, and two community nurses.
methodIn-depth interviews with a maximally varied purposeful sample of patients, caregivers, and providers were analyzed using immersion and crystallization techniques. MAIN
findingsFindings revealed the potential for enhanced continuity of care and interdisciplinary team functioning. Having a nurse practitioner, interdisciplinary team-building exercises and meetings, regular face-to-face contact among all providers, support for family caregivers, and 24-hour coverage for physicians were found to be essential for success.
conclusionIntegration of services takes time, money, and sustained commitment, particularly when undertaken in geographically isolated communities. Informed choice and a fair remuneration system remain important considerations for family physicians.
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