What works in implementation of integrated care programs for older adults with complex needs? A realist review

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Evidence Summary
Supporting technical documents that are health systems-relevant

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Scientific Abstract

PubMed
Scientific Abstract

Publisher

Recency, quality and context of the findings

Last year literature searched

2015
Year Published

2017
Quality Rating

7/9 (AMSTAR rating from McMaster Health Forum)
Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted

USA (26); UK (13); Canada (11); Australia (3); Italy (3); Netherlands (3); Sweden (3); New Zealand (2); France (1)
Global/regional focus

Not yet available
Country focus

USA (26); UK (13); Canada (11); Australia (3); Italy (3); Netherlands (3); Sweden (3); New Zealand (2); France (1)
Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus

Additional details about the research

Type of document

Systematic review addressing other questions
Type of question

Effectiveness
Focus

Specific
Target

Health system
Priority Area

Not applicable
Health system topic(s)

Delivery arrangements
How care is designed to meet consumers' needs
Case management
Package of care/care pathways/disease management
By whom care is provided
Self-management
Skill mix - Multidisciplinary teams
Skill mix - Communication & case discussion between distant health professionals
Staff - Continuity of care
Where care is provided
Site of service delivery
Continuity of care
Outreach
With what supports is care provided
ICT that support individuals who receive care
Theme

Optimal aging
Domain

Providers
Physician
Nurse
Allied health professional

Publication details

Citation

Kirst M, Im J, Burns T, Baker GR, Goldhar J, O'Campo P, et al. What works in implementation of integrated care programs for older adults with complex needs? A realist review. International Journal for Quality in Health Care (IJQHC). 2017;29(5):612-624.
DOI

10.1093/intqhc/mzx095

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