ArticleInternational journal for quality in health care : journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care2016
Do integrated care structures foster processes of integration? A quasi-experimental study in frail elderly care from the professional perspective.
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- Rethinking Integrated Care: A Systematic Hermeneutic Review of the Literature on Integrated Care Strategies and Concepts.The Milbank quarterly · 2020Pooled it
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- Integrating Palliative Care by Virtue of Diplomacy; A Cross-sectional Group Interview Study of the Roles and Attitudes of Palliative Care Professionals to Further Integrate Palliative Care in Europe.International journal of health policy and management · 2022Article
- Integrated care: easy in theory, harder in practice?Internal and emergency medicine · 2022Article
- How is Integration Defined and Measured, and what Factors Drive Success in Brazil? An Integrative Review.International journal of integrated careArticle
- The Implementation of Integrated Health Information Systems - Research Studies from 7 Countries Involving the InterRAI Assessment System.International journal of integrated careArticle
- 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.International journal of integrated careArticle
- Consensus on Integrated Care for Older People Among Dutch Experts: A Delphi Study.International journal of integrated careArticle
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Abstract
objectiveThis study explores the processes of integration that are assumed to underlie integrated care delivery.
designA quasi-experimental design with a control group was used; a new instrument was developed to measure integration from the professional perspective. SETTING AND
participantsProfessionals from primary care practices and home-care organizations delivering care to the frail elderly in the Walcheren region of the Netherlands.
interventionAn integrated care intervention specifically targeting frail elderly patients was implemented.
main outcome measuresStructural, cultural, social and strategic integration and satisfaction with integration.
resultsThe intervention significantly improved structural, cultural and social integration, agreement on goals, interests, power and resources and satisfaction with integration.
conclusionsThis study confirms that integrated care structures foster processes of integration among professionals.
trial registrationCurrent Controlled Trials ISRCTN05748494.
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