A contextual analysis and logic model for integrated care for frail older adults living at home : the INSPIRE project [PDF]
Introduction: Implementation science methods and a theory-driven approach can enhance the understanding of whether, how, and why integrated care for frail older adults is successful in practice.
Zullig, Leah L. +13 more
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Stroke integrated care pathway during COVID-19 pandemic. [PDF]
Dear Editor, We read with a great interest the publication on “Acute stroke management pathway during Coronavirus-19 pandemic” [1] where Baracchini et al. shared their experience in the management of stroke patients in a COVID-19 Hospital.
Frisullo G +4 more
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Reducing inequalities in care for patients with non-malignant diseases: Insights from a realist evaluation of an integrated palliative care pathway [PDF]
Background: The need for palliative care is growing internationally with an increasing prevalence of non-malignant diseases. The integrated care pathway was implemented in primary care by multidisciplinary teams from 2009 in a locality in the North East
Lhussier, Monique +4 more
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Integrated care pathways for vascular surgery
Abstract Background Integrated care pathways (ICPs) represent a multidisciplinary approach to clinical patient care. Methods A 1-year prospective trial of the use of ICPs for elective vascular surgical procedures was undertaken.
Barker, S G.E +6 more
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A case study evaluation of implementation of a care pathway to support normal birth in one English birth centre: anticipated benefits and unintended consequences [PDF]
Background: The policy drive for the UK National Health Service (NHS) has focused on the need for high quality services informed by evidence of best practice.
Debra E Bick +14 more
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Radiology demand and capacity: A stochastic analysis based on care pathways
The definition of (care) pathways, their advantages and disadvantages and the associated theories since the 1950s have been reported. Important in the definitions is that clinical care pathways are defined for a single examination process and that ...
L. Sibanda, P. Engel-Hills, E. Hering
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Introduction - Marjon van Rijn (5 minutes): For the development, implementation and evaluation of a transitional integrated care pathway for older patient with palliative care needs we used the Medical Research (MRC) Framework.
Marjon van Rijn +3 more
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An integrated care pathway for menorrhagia across the primary–secondary interface : patients' experience, clinical outcomes, and service utilisation [PDF]
Background: ‘‘Referral’’ characterises a significant area of interaction between primary and secondary care. Despite advantages, it can be inflexible, and may lead to duplication.
Rashid, Aly +7 more
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End-of-Life Care and the Use of an Integrated Care Pathway
Liverpool Care Pathway is an integrated care pathway (ICP) designed to ensure the provision of high-quality end-of-life care. However, the ICP has come under substantial criticism, suggesting that its use is related to poor care. This study explores nurses’ use of the ICP to dying patients in Norwegian nursing homes.
Brattgjerd, Marianne +2 more
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Harmonizing allergy care–integrated care pathways and multidisciplinary approaches [PDF]
There is a wide time gap between the publication of evidence and the application of new knowledge into routine clinical practice. The consequence is sub-optimal outcomes, particularly concerning for long-term relapsing/remitting conditions such as allergic diseases.
Lydia Daniels +24 more
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