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CHEN WTING, LIM SYONG, How S, TAN WSHIN, Leong IYO. Communities of Care Approach: Developing a Place-based Model of Care and Building Partnerships in the Communities in Central Singapore. Int J Integr Care 2024; 24:6. [PMID: 38618046 PMCID: PMC11012037 DOI: 10.5334/ijic.7727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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The population in Singapore is ageing, adding pressure to community care as the health and social needs of its residents increase. This has accelerated the pace at which Regional Health Systems adopt and deliver its population health strategies from early prevention, chronic disease management, crisis care to end-of-life care. To this end, the Central Health Integrated Care Network (ICN) began its journey to develop Communities of Care (CoCs) with other health and social care partners to meet the needs of residents in the Central Zone of Singapore. This paper describes the processes and steps taken by Central Health ICN to build partnerships with other agencies and organisations to build place-based models of care in the local neighbourhoods. The faciliating factors and the barriers faced in the implementation of CoCs were described to allow sharing of such learnings on large scale change. Strategies in overcoming some of the challenges were also presented to demonstrate the iterative processes required in building integrated place-based models of care to meet the needs of the residents in different communities.
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- Wei TING CHEN
- Division for Central Health, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
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- Division for Central Health, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
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- Division for Central Health, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
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- Health Services & Outcomes Research, National Healthcare Group, Singapore
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Hewitt AM. The Coproduction of Health Framework: Seeking Instructive Management Models and Theories. Adv Health Care Manag 2024; 22:181-210. [PMID: 38262016 DOI: 10.1108/s1474-823120240000022009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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At the beginning of the 21st century, multiple and diverse social entities, including the public (consumers), private and nonprofit healthcare institutions, government (public health) and other industry sectors, began to recognize the limitations of the current fragmented healthcare system paradigm. Primary stakeholders, including employers, insurance companies, and healthcare professional organizations, also voiced dissatisfaction with unacceptable health outcomes and rising costs. Grand challenges and wicked problems threatened the viability of the health sector. American health systems responded with innovations and advances in healthcare delivery frameworks that encouraged shifts from intra- and inter-sector arrangements to multi-sector, lasting relationships that emphasized patient centrality along with long-term commitments to sustainability and accountability. This pathway, leading to a population health approach, also generated the need for transformative business models. The coproduction of health framework, with its emphasis on cross-sector alignments, nontraditional partner relationships, sustainable missions, and accountability capable of yielding return on investments, has emerged as a unique strategy for facing disruptive threats and challenges from nonhealth sector corporations. This chapter presents a coproduction of health framework, goals and criteria, examples of boundary spanning network alliance models, and operational (integrator, convener, aggregator) strategies. A comparison of important organizational science theories, including institutional theory, network/network analysis theory, and resource dependency theory, provides suggestions for future research directions necessary to validate the utility of the coproduction of health framework as a precursor for paradigm change.
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Thomson LJM, Chatterjee HJ. Barriers and enablers of integrated care in the UK: a rapid evidence review of review articles and grey literature 2018-2022. Front Public Health 2024; 11:1286479. [PMID: 38239795 PMCID: PMC10794528 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1286479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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Integrated care refers to person-centered and coordinated, health and social care, and community services. Integrated care systems are partnerships of organizations that deliver health and care services which were placed on a statutory footing in England, April 2022. Due to the need for fast, accessible, and relevant evidence, a rapid review was conducted according to World Health Organization methods to determine barriers and enablers of integrated care across the United Kingdom, 2018-2022. Nine databases were searched for review articles reporting evaluation of integrated care interventions involving medical (clinical and diagnostic) and nonmedical (public health services and community-based or social care/person-centred care) approaches, quality checked with the Critical Appraisal Skills Program qualitative checklist. OpenGrey and hand searches were used to identify grey literature, quality checked with the Authority, Accuracy, Coverage, Objectivity, Date, and Significance checklist. Thirty-four reviews and 21 grey literature reports fitted inclusion criteria of adult physical/mental health outcomes/multiple morbidities. Thematic analysis revealed six themes (collaborative approach; costs; evidence and evaluation; integration of care; professional roles; service user factors) with 20 subthemes including key barriers (cost effectiveness; effectiveness of integrated care; evaluation methods; focus of evidence; future research; impact of integration) and enablers (accessing care; collaboration and partnership; concept of integration; inter-professional relationships; person-centered ethos). Findings indicated a paucity of robust research to evaluate such interventions and lack of standardized methodology to assess cost effectiveness, although there is growing interest in co-production that has engendered information sharing and reduced duplication, and inter-professional collaborations that have bridged task-related gaps and overlaps. The importance of identifying elements of integrated care associated with successful outcomes and determining sustainability of interventions meeting joined-up care and preventive population health objectives was highlighted.
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- Linda J. M. Thomson
- Department of Biosciences and Arts & Sciences, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biosciences and Arts & Sciences, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Allaire JF, Morin P, Doré C, Hyppolite SR, Suzanne Badji M, Zomahou HTV. Integrated Community Care Delivered by Public Health-Care and Social-Care Systems: Results from a Realist Synthesis. Int J Integr Care 2024; 24:11. [PMID: 38370568 PMCID: PMC10870956 DOI: 10.5334/ijic.7042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Introduction Integrated community care (ICC) is defined as an interweaving of health-care and social-care interventions deployed in spatial and relational proximity using an interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral approach. Consideration of territory scale and time scale are at the center of ICC practices. Its deployment in public health and social care networks (HSCN) can be complex due to their broad mandate, the complexity of their management, and accountability. Therefore, we aimed to describe ICC delivered by public HSCN to determine how, why, for whom, and in what circumstances ICC works and produces outcomes. Methods A realist synthesis was conducted consisting of five steps consistent with realist synthesis standards (RAMESES projects) to produce configurations of Context - Mechanism - Outcomes (CMOc) and development of a middle-range explanatory theory of why and how the identified outcomes may have occurred. Results In total, 26 studies were selected and used, as evidence, to support-either partially or fully-the production of CMOc based on the initial program theory. Nine unique CMO configurations were identified based on the data analyses and team discussion. ICC middle-range theory is informed by the CMO configurations identified. Discussion This realist synthesis allowed us to identify the central mechanisms of ICC delivered by public HSCN and to produce a middle range theory. ICC is based on a specific philosophy and deployed by a professional agency oriented toward a community agency within a local system of interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral action. Conclusion Our middle-range theory will provide a solid analytical framework as a foundation for ICC implementation and future research.
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- Jean-François Allaire
- Institut universitaire de première ligne en santé et services sociaux (IUPLSSS) du Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de l’Estrie –Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke (CIUSSSE-CHUS), Hopital et centre d’hébergement D’Youville, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Institut universitaire de première ligne en santé et services sociaux (IUPLSSS) du Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de l’Estrie –Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke (CIUSSSE-CHUS), Hopital et centre d’hébergement D’Youville, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Université de Sherbrooke, Canada
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- Institut universitaire de première ligne en santé et services sociaux (IUPLSSS) du Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de l’Estrie –Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke (CIUSSSE-CHUS), Hopital et centre d’hébergement D’Youville, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- School of Nursing and Researcher, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada
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- Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Capitale Nationale, Canada
- Faculté de médecine, Université Laval, Canada
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- Institut universitaire de première ligne en santé et services sociaux (IUPLSSS) du Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de l’Estrie –Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke (CIUSSSE-CHUS), Hopital et centre d’hébergement D’Youville, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Institut national d’excellence en santé et services sociaux, Quebec, Québec, Canada
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Sibbald SL, Elliott J, Smith A, Chala MB, Dool Kontio N, Alpaugh-Bishop A, Jarmain S, Joshi A, McMahon M, Meyer M. Designing systems for the care we need: A transformation journey in Southwestern Ontario. Healthc Manage Forum 2023; 36:299-303. [PMID: 37318024 PMCID: PMC10446847 DOI: 10.1177/08404704231178456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Primary care is considered the foundation of any health system. In Ontario, Canada Bills 41 and 74 introduced in 2016 and 2019, respectively, aimed to move towards a primary care-focused and sustainable integrated care approach designed around the needs of local populations. These bills collectively set the stage for integrated care and population health management in Ontario, with Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) introduced as a model of integrated care delivery systems. OHTs aim to streamline patient connectivity through the healthcare system and improve outcomes aligned with the Quadruple Aim. When Ontario released a call for health system partners to apply to become an OHT, providers, administrators, and patient/caregiver partners from the Middlesex-London area were quick to respond. We highlight the critical elements and journey of the Middlesex-London Ontario Health Team since its start.
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- Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- St. Joseph's Health Care London, London, Ontario, Canada
- Middlesex-London Ontario Health Team, London, Ontario, Canada
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- London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
- Middlesex-London Ontario Health Team, London, Ontario, Canada
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- University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Middlesex-London Ontario Health Team, London, Ontario, Canada
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- London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
- Middlesex-London Ontario Health Team, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- St. Joseph's Health Care London, London, Ontario, Canada
- Middlesex-London Ontario Health Team, London, Ontario, Canada
- Thames Valley Family Health Team, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Thames Valley Family Health Team, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
- Middlesex-London Ontario Health Team, London, Ontario, Canada
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Molenaar JM, Boesveld IC, Struijs JN, Kiefte-de Jong JC. The Dutch Solid Start program: describing the implementation and experiences of the program's first thousand days. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:926. [PMID: 37649017 PMCID: PMC10470180 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09873-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In 2018, the Dutch government initiated the Solid Start program to provide each child the best start in life. The program focuses on the crucial first thousand days of life, which span from preconception to a child's second birthday, and has a specific focus towards (future) parents and young children in vulnerable situations. A key program element is improving collaboration between the medical and social sector by creating Solid Start coalitions. This study aimed to describe the implementation of the Dutch Solid Start program, in order to learn for future practice and policy. Specifically, this paper describes to what extent Solid Start is implemented within municipalities and outlines stakeholders' experiences with the implementation of Solid Start and the associated cross-sectoral collaboration. METHODS Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from 2019 until 2021. Questionnaires were sent to all 352 Dutch municipalities and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Qualitative data were obtained through focus group discussions(n = 6) and semi-structured interviews(n = 19) with representatives of care and support organizations, knowledge institutes and professional associations, Solid Start project leaders, advisors, municipal officials, researchers, clients and experts-by-experience. Qualitative data were analyzed using the Rainbow Model of Integrated Care. RESULTS Findings indicated progress in the development of Solid Start coalitions(n = 40 in 2019, n = 140 in 2021), and an increase in cross-sectoral collaboration. According to the stakeholders, initiating Solid Start increased the sense of urgency concerning the importance of the first thousand days and stimulated professionals from various backgrounds to get to know each other, resulting in more collaborative agreements on cross-sectoral care provision. Important elements mentioned for effective collaboration within coalitions were an active coordinator as driving force, and a shared societal goal. However, stakeholders experienced that Solid Start is not yet fully incorporated into all professionals' everyday practice. Most common barriers for collaboration related to systemic integration at macro-level, including limited resources and collaboration-inhibiting regulations. Stakeholders emphasized the importance of ensuring Solid Start and mentioned various needs, including sustainable funding, supportive regulations, responsiveness to stakeholders' needs, ongoing knowledge development, and client involvement. CONCLUSION Solid Start, as a national program with strong local focus, has led to various incremental changes that supported cross-sectoral collaboration to improve care during the first thousand days, without major transformations of systemic structures. However, to ensure the program's sustainability, needs such as sustainable funding should be addressed.
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- Joyce M Molenaar
- Department of Quality of Care and Health Economics, Centre for Nutrition, Prevention and Health Services, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), 3721, MA, Bilthoven, the Netherlands.
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care/ Health Campus The Hague, Leiden University Medical Centre, 2511, DP, The Hague, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Quality of Care and Health Economics, Centre for Nutrition, Prevention and Health Services, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), 3721, MA, Bilthoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Quality of Care and Health Economics, Centre for Nutrition, Prevention and Health Services, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), 3721, MA, Bilthoven, the Netherlands
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care/ Health Campus The Hague, Leiden University Medical Centre, 2511, DP, The Hague, the Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care/ Health Campus The Hague, Leiden University Medical Centre, 2511, DP, The Hague, the Netherlands
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Shan Y, Chen J, Zhou S, Wen G. Nursing Interventions and Care Strategies for Patients with Coronary Heart Disease: A Comprehensive Review. Galen Med J 2023; 12:1-13. [PMID: 38774841 PMCID: PMC11108677 DOI: 10.31661/gmj.v12i0.2994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2024] Open
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Cardiovascular diseases are a major cause of death worldwide, and coronary heart disease (CHD) is a prevalent cardiovascular condition and a significant health burden for the population. In this disease, insufficient blood flow to the heart due to plaque accumulation in the coronary arteries causes chest pain, heart attack, and even death. So, it is vital to identify risk factors, prevention, appropriate treatment, and rehabilitation. Nurses play an indispensable role in managing and caring for patients with CHD. Indeed, they possess a deep understanding of the disease and its complexities, enabling them to provide comprehensive care to patients. Nurses monitor vital signs, administer medications, and perform diagnostic tests, ensuring patients receive timely and appropriate interventions. They also educate patients and their families about CHD, emphasizing lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, and self-care practices. Moreover, nurses offer emotional support, guiding patients through the physical and psychological challenges associated with CHD. Their expertise, compassion, and dedication significantly improve patient outcomes and overall quality of life. Nurses are responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and counseling patients on how to manage their disease, making them the front line of defense in preventing and addressing this serious condition. In the current study, we reviewed the literature to consider the best practices and emerging trends in nursing interventions and care strategies for patients with CHD.
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- Yangyan Shan
- Department of Hemodialysis Room, Funan County Hospital of Traditional Chinese
Medicine, Funan, Anhui 236300, China
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- Department of Hemodialysis Room, Funan County Hospital of Traditional Chinese
Medicine, Funan, Anhui 236300, China
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- Department of Hemodialysis Room, Funan County Hospital of Traditional Chinese
Medicine, Funan, Anhui 236300, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Funan County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine,
Funan, Anhui 236300, China
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Noor F, Gulis G, Karlsson LE. Exploration of understanding of integrated care from a public health perspective: A scoping review. J Public Health Res 2023; 12:22799036231181210. [PMID: 37435440 PMCID: PMC10331197 DOI: 10.1177/22799036231181210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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Background Many health care systems attempt to develop an integrated care approach that is a whole population health-oriented system. However, knowledge of strategies to support this effort are scarce and fragmented. The aim of the current paper is to investigate existing concepts of integrated care and their elements from a public health perspective and to propose an elaborated approach that could be applied to explore the public health orientation of integrated care. Design and methods We applied a scoping review approach. A literature search was conducted in Embase, Medline, CINAHL, Scopus and Web of Science for the period 2000-2020 yielding 16 studies for inclusion. Results Across the papers, 14 frameworks were identified. Nine of these referred to the Chronic Care Model (CCM). Service delivery, person-centeredness, IT systems design and utilization and decision support were identified as the core elements of most of the included frameworks. The descriptions of these elements were mainly clinical-oriented focusing particularly on clinical care processes and treatment of diseases instead of wider determinants of population health. Conclusions A synthesized model is proposed that emphasizes the importance of mapping the unique needs and characteristics of the population it aims to serve, leans on the social determinants approach with a commitment to individual and community empowerment, health literacy and suggests reorienting services to meet the expressed needs of the population.
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- Fadumo Noor
- Fadumo Noor, Unit for Health Promotion Research, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Degnevej 14, Campus Esbjerg, Esbjerg Ø 6705, Denmark.
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STANGE KURTC, MILLER WILLIAML, ETZ REBECCAS. The Role of Primary Care in Improving Population Health. Milbank Q 2023; 101:795-840. [PMID: 37096603 PMCID: PMC10126984 DOI: 10.1111/1468-0009.12638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023] Open
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Policy Points Systems based on primary care have better population health, health equity, and health care quality, and lower health care expenditure. Primary care can be a boundary-spanning force to integrate and personalize the many factors from which population health emerges. Equitably advancing population health requires understanding and supporting the complexly interacting mechanisms by which primary care influences health, equity, and health costs.
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- KURT C. STANGE
- Center for Community Health IntegrationCase Western Reserve University
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- Lehigh Valley Health System and University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
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Integrated care systems and equity: prospects and plans. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED CARE 2023. [DOI: 10.1108/jica-08-2022-0044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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PurposePolicies on integrated care have waxed and waned over time in the English health and care sectors, culminating in the creation of 42 integrated care systems (ICSs) which were confirmed in law in July 2022. One of the four fundamental purposes of ICSs is to tackle health inequalities. This paper reports on the content of the overarching ICS plans in order to explore how they focus on health inequalities and the strategies they intend to employ to make progress. It explores how the integrated approach of ICSs may help to facilitate progress on equity.Design/methodology/approachThe analysis is based on a sample of 23 ICS strategic plans using a framework to extract relevant information on health inequalities.FindingsThe place-based nature of ICSs and the focus on working across traditional health and care boundaries with non-health partners gives the potential for them to tackle not only the inequalities in access to healthcare services, but also to address health behaviours and the wider social determinants of health inequalities. The plans reveal a commitment to addressing all three of these issues, although there is variation in their approach to tackling the wider social determinants of health and inequalities.Originality/valueThis study adds to our knowledge of the strategic importance assigned by the new ICSs to tackling health inequalities and illustrates the ways in which features of integrated care can facilitate progress in an area of prime importance to society.
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Couturier Y, Lanoue S, Karam M, Guillette M, Hudon C. Social workers coordination in primary healthcare for patients with complex needs: A scoping review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARE COORDINATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/20534345221122952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Introduction Care coordination has been part of social work for some time. It has been recognized as contributing to care coordination for long-term care for the elderly and mental health but less is known about their contribution in primary care with patients with complex health and social needs. As social workers are increasingly present in primary healthcare, this scoping review aims to provide a synthesis of social workers’ coordination activities for patients with complex needs in primary healthcare. Methods CINAHL, Medline, Scopus, SocioIndex, Social Work Abstracts, and ProQuest databases were searched, from 2004 to 2020 for peer-reviewed literature. A thematic analysis using deductive and inductive approaches was used to conduct this scoping review. Results Eighteen studies on 11 different care coordination interventions were included. The care coordination activities have been classified into four categories: 1) activities that target the patient, family, and caregivers; 2) activities that target health and social care professionals and services; 3) activities that link the patient and family with health and social professionals and services; and 4) cross-cutting activities that support and enhance other activity. Discussion A variety of care coordination interventions conducted by social workers were identified, all of which included related but different activities. Still, the common aim is to reduce fragmentation of care. Social workers, because of their disciplinary skills characterized by linkages to nonmedical services, can make a significant contribution to the coordination of care in primary health care, in collaboration with nurses.
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- Yves Couturier
- Department of Social Work, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Education, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Education, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine Department, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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Nuño N, Mäusezahl D, Hattendorf J, Verastegui H, Ortiz M, Hartinger SM. Effectiveness of a home-environmental intervention package and an early child development intervention on child health and development in high-altitude rural communities in the Peruvian Andes: a cluster-randomised controlled trial. Infect Dis Poverty 2022; 11:66. [PMID: 35668472 PMCID: PMC9169326 DOI: 10.1186/s40249-022-00985-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Unsafe drinking water, poor sanitation and hygiene, exposure to household air pollution and low cognitive and socio-emotional stimulation are risk factors affecting children in low- and middle-income countries. We implemented an integrated home-environmental intervention package (IHIP), comprising a kitchen sink, hygiene education and a certified improved biomass cookstove, and an early child development (ECD) programme to improve children´s health and developmental outcomes in the rural high-altitude Andes of Peru. METHODS We conducted a one-year cluster-randomised controlled trial among 317 children < 36 months divided into 4 arms (IHIP + ECD, IHIP, ECD, and Control) and 40 clusters (10 clusters per arm). ECD status (socio-emotional, fine and gross motor, communication, cognitive skills, and an overall performance) measured with the Peruvian Infant Development Scale and the occurrence of self-reported child diarrhoea from caretakers were primary outcomes. Secondary outcomes included the occurrence of acute respiratory infections and the presence of thermo-tolerant faecal bacteria in drinking water. The trial was powered to compare each intervention against its control arm but it did not allow pairwise comparisons among the four arms. Primary analysis followed the intention-to-treat principle. For the statistical analysis, we employed generalised estimating equation models with robust standard errors and an independent correlation structure. RESULTS We obtained ECD information from 101 children who received the ECD intervention (individually and combined with IHIP) and 102 controls. Children who received the ECD intervention performed better in all the domains compared to controls. We found differences in the overall performance (64 vs. 39%, odd ratio (OR): 2.8; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.6-4.9) and the cognitive domain (62 vs 46%, OR: 1.9; 95% CI: 1.1-3.5). Data analysis of child morbidity included 154 children who received the IHIP intervention (individually and combined with ECD) and 156 controls. We recorded 110,666 child-days of information on diarrhoea morbidity and observed 1.3 mean episodes per child-year in the children who received the IHIP intervention and 1.1 episodes in the controls. This corresponded to an incidence risk ratio of 1.2 (95% CI: 0.8-1.7). CONCLUSIONS Child stimulation improved developmental status in children, but there was no health benefit associated with the home-environmental intervention. Limited year-round access to running water at home and the possible contamination of drinking water after boiling were two potential factors linked to the lack of effect of the home-environmental intervention. Potential interactions between ECD and home-environmental interventions need to be further investigated. TRIAL REGISTRATION ISRCTN, ISRCTN-26548981. Registered 15 January 2018-Retrospectively registered, https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN26548981 .
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- Néstor Nuño
- Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Kreuzstrasse 2, CH-4123, Allschwil, Switzerland.,University of Basel, Petersplatz 1, CH-4001, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Kreuzstrasse 2, CH-4123, Allschwil, Switzerland. .,University of Basel, Petersplatz 1, CH-4001, Basel, Switzerland.
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- Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Kreuzstrasse 2, CH-4123, Allschwil, Switzerland.,University of Basel, Petersplatz 1, CH-4001, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Kreuzstrasse 2, CH-4123, Allschwil, Switzerland.,University of Basel, Petersplatz 1, CH-4001, Basel, Switzerland.,Unidad de Investigación en Desarrollo Integral, Ambiente y Salud, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Av. Honorio Delgado 430, Urb. Ingeniería, S.M.P., Lima, Peru
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- Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Kreuzstrasse 2, CH-4123, Allschwil, Switzerland.,University of Basel, Petersplatz 1, CH-4001, Basel, Switzerland.,Unidad de Investigación en Desarrollo Integral, Ambiente y Salud, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Av. Honorio Delgado 430, Urb. Ingeniería, S.M.P., Lima, Peru
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Usher S, Denis JL. Network-building by community actors to develop capacities for coproduction of health services following reforms: A case study. Health Expect 2022; 25:2275-2286. [PMID: 35383417 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Responsive, integrated and sustainable health systems require that communities take an active role in service design and delivery. Much of the current literature focuses on provider-led initiatives to gain community input, raising concerns about power imbalances inherent in invited forms of participation. This paper provides an alternate view, exploring how, in a period following reforms, community actors forge network alliances to (re)gain legitimacy and capacities to coproduce health services with system providers. METHODS A longitudinal case study traced the network-building efforts over 3 years of a working group formed by citizens and community actors working with seniors, minorities, recent immigrants, youth and people with disabilities. The group came together over concerns about reforms that impacted access to health services and the ability of community groups to mediate access for vulnerable community residents. Data were collected from observation of the group's meetings and activities, documents circulated within and by the group, and semi-directed interviews. The first stage of analysis used social network mapping to reveal the network development achieved by the working group; a second traced network maturation, based on actor-network theory. RESULTS Network mapping revealed how the working group mobilized existing links and created new links with health system actors to explore access issues. Problematization appeared as an especially important stage in network development in the context of reforms that disrupted existing collaborative relationships and introduced new structures and processes. CONCLUSION Network-building strategies enable community actors to enhance their capacity for coproduction. A key contribution lies in the creation of 'organizational infrastructure'. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION The lead researcher was embedded over 3 years in the activities of the community groups and community residents. Several group members provided comments on an initial draft of this paper. To preserve the anonymity of the group, their names do not appear in the acknowledgements section.
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- Susan Usher
- Département de gestion, d'évaluation et de politique de santé, École nationale d'administration publique, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Analyse et management des politiques publiques, École de santé publique, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Application of a Mixed Methods Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Framework in Integrated Health Care. Int J Integr Care 2022; 22:19. [PMID: 35756339 PMCID: PMC9187248 DOI: 10.5334/ijic.5997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background: Evaluating integrated care programs is complex. Integration benefits may not become apparent within short evaluation timeframes, and many programs provide a wide variety of health and non-health benefits. To address these challenges, we illustrate a mixed methods approach for evaluating multiple integrated care programs using multi-criteria decision analysis. Methods: We adapted a decision support tool used by local decision makers to compare data extracted from 17 different integrated care evaluations. Criteria included impact on health services capacity, patient outcomes, integration of care, workforce development and implementation risk, weighted based on stakeholder preferences. Program benefits were compared to their implementation costs, and assessed using cost-effectiveness methods. Sensitivity analysis examined the impact of different criteria weights. Results and discussion: This method captured a diverse range of benefits provided by integrated care programs and provided an accessible heuristic to compare many projects simultaneously. However, this approach may not be sensitive to the appropriateness of each criterion to the health system, the magnitude of difference in individual criteria, equity considerations or socio-political factors. Internal and external validation, especially for subjective criteria such as implementation risk, are needed. Conclusions: This work offers a feasible, flexible and pragmatic approach for evaluating integrated care programs.
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Integrating network theory into the study of integrated healthcare. Soc Sci Med 2021; 296:114664. [PMID: 35121369 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.114664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Healthcare policy in the United States (U.S.) has focused on promoting integrated healthcare to combat fragmentation (e.g., 1993 Health Security Act, 2010 Affordable Care Act). Researchers have responded by studying coordination and developing typologies of integration. Yet, after three decades, research evidence for the benefits of coordination and integration are lacking. We argue that research efforts need to refocus in three ways: (1) use social networks to study relational coordination and integrated healthcare, (2) analyze integrated healthcare at three levels of analysis (micro, meso, macro), and (3) focus on clinical integration as the most proximate impact on patient outcomes. We use examples to illustrate the utility of such refocusing and present avenues for future research.
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Northwood M, Ploeg J, Markle-Reid M, Sherifali D. Home-Care Nurses' Experiences of Caring for Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Urinary Incontinence: An Interpretive Description Study. SAGE Open Nurs 2021; 7:23779608211020977. [PMID: 34179458 PMCID: PMC8193650 DOI: 10.1177/23779608211020977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction A third of older adults with diabetes receiving home-care services have daily urinary incontinence. Despite this high prevalence of urinary incontinence, the condition is typically not recognized as a complication and thereby not detected or treated. Diabetes and urinary incontinence in older adults are associated with poorer functional status and lower quality of life. Home-care nurses have the potential to play an important role in supporting older adults in the management of these conditions. However, very little is known about home-care nurses’ care of this population. Objective The objective of this study was to explore how nurses care for older home-care clients with diabetes and incontinence. Methods This was an interpretive description study informed by a model of clinical complexity, and part of a convergent, mixed methods research study. Fifteen nurse participants were recruited from home-care programs in southern Ontario, Canada to participate in qualitative interviews. An interpretive description analytical process was used that involved constant comparative analysis and attention to commonalities and variance. Results The experiences of home-care nurses caring for this population is described in three themes and associated subthemes: (a) conducting a comprehensive nursing assessment with client and caregiver, (b) providing holistic treatment for multiple chronic conditions, and (c) collaborating with the interprofessional team. The provision of this care was hampered by a task-focused home-care system, limited opportunities to collaborate and communicate with other health-care providers, and the lack of health-care system integration between home care, primary care, and acute care. Conclusion The results suggest that nursing interventions for older adults with diabetes and incontinence should not only consider disease management of the individual conditions but pay attention to the broader social determinants of health in the context of multiple chronic conditions. Efforts to enhance health-care system integration would facilitate the provision of person-centred home care.
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- School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Diabetes Care and Research Program, Hamilton Health Sciences, Ontario, Canada
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Sawrikar V, Stewart E, LaMonica HM, Iorfino F, Davenport TA, Cross S, Scott E, Naismith SL, Mowszowski L, Guastella A, Hickie IB. Using Staged Care to Provide "Right Care First Time" to People With Common Affective Disorders. Psychiatr Serv 2021; 72:691-703. [PMID: 33765863 DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.202000145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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An ongoing need exists for innovation in service delivery to ensure that mental health services deliver high-quality treatment and prevention in the population. This Special Article proposes the adoption of "staged care" as a population health-oriented service delivery model for packages of specialized services delivered largely in ambulatory care settings for individuals with common affective disorders. Staged care integrates measures of clinical need alongside clinical stage and personal choice to select hierarchically arranged service packages for individuals. Packages then vary according to the intensity, duration, and mix of treatment options. This Special Article describes five levels of care in staged care: self- or family-directed monitoring and management, low-intensity services, moderate-intensity services, high-intensity services, and acute and specialist community mental health services. The care environment, treatment team, and length of treatment are also described, and provisional criteria are specified for assigning individuals to different care levels on the basis of current clinical need and clinical stage. Staged care is presented as a model that guides treatment selection and health service delivery to ensure that the high-quality care aims of "right care first time" and prevention are achieved and optimal use of available resources is considered.
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- Vilas Sawrikar
- Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia (Sawrikar, Stewart, LaMonica, Iorfino, Davenport, Cross, Naismith, Mowszowski, Guastella, Hickie); School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh (Sawrikar); School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney (Scott)
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- Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia (Sawrikar, Stewart, LaMonica, Iorfino, Davenport, Cross, Naismith, Mowszowski, Guastella, Hickie); School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh (Sawrikar); School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney (Scott)
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- Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia (Sawrikar, Stewart, LaMonica, Iorfino, Davenport, Cross, Naismith, Mowszowski, Guastella, Hickie); School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh (Sawrikar); School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney (Scott)
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- Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia (Sawrikar, Stewart, LaMonica, Iorfino, Davenport, Cross, Naismith, Mowszowski, Guastella, Hickie); School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh (Sawrikar); School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney (Scott)
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- Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia (Sawrikar, Stewart, LaMonica, Iorfino, Davenport, Cross, Naismith, Mowszowski, Guastella, Hickie); School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh (Sawrikar); School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney (Scott)
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- Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia (Sawrikar, Stewart, LaMonica, Iorfino, Davenport, Cross, Naismith, Mowszowski, Guastella, Hickie); School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh (Sawrikar); School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney (Scott)
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- Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia (Sawrikar, Stewart, LaMonica, Iorfino, Davenport, Cross, Naismith, Mowszowski, Guastella, Hickie); School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh (Sawrikar); School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney (Scott)
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- Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia (Sawrikar, Stewart, LaMonica, Iorfino, Davenport, Cross, Naismith, Mowszowski, Guastella, Hickie); School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh (Sawrikar); School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney (Scott)
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- Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia (Sawrikar, Stewart, LaMonica, Iorfino, Davenport, Cross, Naismith, Mowszowski, Guastella, Hickie); School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh (Sawrikar); School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney (Scott)
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- Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia (Sawrikar, Stewart, LaMonica, Iorfino, Davenport, Cross, Naismith, Mowszowski, Guastella, Hickie); School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh (Sawrikar); School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney (Scott)
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- Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia (Sawrikar, Stewart, LaMonica, Iorfino, Davenport, Cross, Naismith, Mowszowski, Guastella, Hickie); School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh (Sawrikar); School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney (Scott)
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Cochran RA, Feldman SS, Ivankova NV, Hall AG, Opoku-Agyeman W. Intention to Use Behavioral Health Data From a Health Information Exchange: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Ment Health 2021; 8:e26746. [PMID: 34042606 PMCID: PMC8193493 DOI: 10.2196/26746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with co-occurring behavioral health and chronic medical conditions frequently overuse inpatient hospital services. This pattern of overuse contributes to inefficient health care spending. These patients require coordinated care to achieve optimal health outcomes. However, the poor exchange of health-related information between various clinicians renders the delivery of coordinated care challenging. Health information exchanges (HIEs) facilitate health-related information sharing and have been shown to be effective in chronic disease management; however, their effectiveness in the delivery of integrated care is less clear. It is prudent to consider new approaches to sharing both general medical and behavioral health information. OBJECTIVE This study aims to identify and describe factors influencing the intention to use behavioral health information that is shared through HIEs. METHODS We used a mixed methods design consisting of two sequential phases. A validated survey instrument was emailed to clinical and nonclinical staff in Alabama and Oklahoma. The survey captured information about the impact of predictors on the intention to use behavioral health data in clinical decision making. Follow-up interviews were conducted with a subsample of participants to elaborate on the survey results. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was used to analyze survey data. Thematic analysis was used to identify themes from the interviews. RESULTS A total of 62 participants completed the survey. In total, 63% (n=39) of the participants were clinicians. Performance expectancy (β=.382; P=.01) and trust (β=.539; P<.001) predicted intention to use behavioral health information shared via HIEs. The interviewees (n=5) expressed that behavioral health information could be useful in clinical decision making. However, privacy and confidentiality concerns discourage sharing this information, which is generally missing from patient records altogether. The interviewees also stated that training for HIE use was not mandatory; the training that was provided did not focus specifically on the exchange of behavioral health information. CONCLUSIONS Despite barriers, individuals are willing to use behavioral health information from HIEs if they believe that it will enhance job performance and if the information being transmitted is trustworthy. The findings contribute to our understanding of the role HIEs can play in delivering integrated care, particularly to vulnerable patients.
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- Randyl A Cochran
- Department of Health Sciences, College of Health Professions, Towson University, Towson, MD, United States
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- Department of Health Services Administration, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Health Services Administration, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Health Services Administration, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, College of Health and Human Services, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, United States
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Introduction: The various health and social care services provided in a given local area (i.e., place-based) must not only deliver primary care in proximity to the population, but act upstream on the social determinants of health. This type of care, when provided in a holistic and integrated manner, aims to improve the physical and mental health—but also the well-being and social capital—of individuals, families, groups and communities. This type of approach is known as Integrated Community Care (ICC). Theory and methods: This article was developed from a non-systematic review of scientific and grey literature followed by a qualitative analysis and researcher reflections on ICC. Results: The article presents the core concepts of ICC, namely temporality, local area, health care, social care, proximity and integration. These concepts are unpacked and a conceptual diagram is set forth to put the dynamic links between the concepts into perspective. Discussion and conclusion: The purpose of the article is to provide a conceptual clarification of ICC. Three examples of practise (from Switzerland, Quebec [Canada] and Italy) are used as illustrations to provide a better understanding of ICC and to open up horizons.
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Sarría-Santamera A, Yeskendir A, Maulenkul T, Orazumbekova B, Gaipov A, Imaz-Iglesia I, Pinilla-Navas L, Moreno-Casbas T, Corral T. Population Health and Health Services: Old Challenges and New Realities in the COVID-19 Era. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18041658. [PMID: 33572355 PMCID: PMC7916098 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18041658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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(1) Background: Health services that were already under pressure before the COVID-19 pandemic to maximize its impact on population health, have not only the imperative to remain resilient and sustainable and be prepared for future waves of the virus, but to take advantage of the learnings from the pandemic to re-configure and support the greatest possible improvements. (2) Methods: A review of articles published by the Special Issue on Population Health and Health Services to identify main drivers for improving the contribution of health services on population health is conducted. (3) Health services have to focus not just on providing the best care to health problems but to improve its focus on health promotion and disease prevention. (4) Conclusions: Implementing innovative but complex solutions to address the problems can hardly be achieved without a multilevel and multisectoral deliberative debate. The CHRODIS PLUS policy dialog method can help standardize policy-making procedures and improve network governance, offering a proven method to strengthen the impact of health services on population health, which in the post-COVID era is more necessary than ever.
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- Antonio Sarría-Santamera
- Department of Medicine, Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, Nur-Sultan 02000, Kazakhstan; (A.Y.); (T.M.); (B.O.); (A.G.)
- Spanish Network in Health Services Research and Chronic Diseases (REDISSEC), 28029 Madrid, Spain; (I.I.-I.); (L.P.-N.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Medicine, Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, Nur-Sultan 02000, Kazakhstan; (A.Y.); (T.M.); (B.O.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Medicine, Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, Nur-Sultan 02000, Kazakhstan; (A.Y.); (T.M.); (B.O.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Medicine, Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, Nur-Sultan 02000, Kazakhstan; (A.Y.); (T.M.); (B.O.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Medicine, Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, Nur-Sultan 02000, Kazakhstan; (A.Y.); (T.M.); (B.O.); (A.G.)
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- Spanish Network in Health Services Research and Chronic Diseases (REDISSEC), 28029 Madrid, Spain; (I.I.-I.); (L.P.-N.)
- Institute of Health Carlos III (ISCIII), 28029 Madrid, Spain; (T.M.-C.); (T.C.)
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- Spanish Network in Health Services Research and Chronic Diseases (REDISSEC), 28029 Madrid, Spain; (I.I.-I.); (L.P.-N.)
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- Institute of Health Carlos III (ISCIII), 28029 Madrid, Spain; (T.M.-C.); (T.C.)
- Center for Biomedical Research in Frailty and Health Aging (CIBERFES), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Institute of Health Carlos III (ISCIII), 28029 Madrid, Spain; (T.M.-C.); (T.C.)
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Bjornsdottir K, Ketilsdottir A, Gudnadottir M, Kristinsdottir IV, Ingadottir B. Integration of nursing services provided to patients with heart failure living at home: A longitudinal ethnographic study. J Clin Nurs 2021; 30:1120-1131. [PMID: 33434351 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES This study aimed to (1) describe the development of integrated services between hospital-based heart failure nursing services and municipally located home care nurses' services and (2) identify the benefits of this collaboration for the development of home care nursing services. BACKGROUND Governments have called for better integration of healthcare services to respond to demographic ageing. Clinical pathways have been used to enhance integration and assure continuity between primary and secondary care. Competencies in addressing advanced health issues among home care nurses must be improved. DESIGN A longitudinal ethnographic study of the development of home care nursing services for persons living with heart failure. METHODS Data were field notes from observations at meetings of the steering group designing the services, visits to patients' homes and from educational sessions. Interviews were conducted with the home care nurses, heart failure nurses and focus group meetings with nurses working in home care nursing. Reporting adhered to the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Studies checklist. RESULTS In a collaborative project, nurses from the two settings developed nursing services to address signs indicating exacerbation of heart failure and risk of hospital visits, involving advanced heart failure monitoring and treatment in patients' homes. A clinical pathway was developed to assure effective assessment of patients' condition. The home care nurses gained new knowledge and developed work practices that called for different competencies. Access to consultation from specialised heart failure nurses was instrumental in this transition. CONCLUSIONS The development of nursing services by integrating primary and secondary services facilitates translation of knowledge, competencies and understandings between nurses at different settings. Such integration can foster expertise in nursing services. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The transfer of specialised healthcare services to primary care facilitates collaboration and sharing of knowledge, understanding and work practices.
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- Kristin Bjornsdottir
- Faculty of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Division of Clinical Services II (Cardiovascular Center, Landspitali - the National University Hospital of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Faculty of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Faculty of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Faculty of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Northwood M, Ploeg J, Markle-Reid M, Sherifali D. The Complexity of Living with Diabetes and Urinary Incontinence for Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions Receiving Home Care Services: An Interpretive Description Study. Glob Qual Nurs Res 2021; 8:2333393621993452. [PMID: 33628868 PMCID: PMC7882747 DOI: 10.1177/2333393621993452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Revised: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Over 40% of older adults with diabetes receiving home-care services experience urinary incontinence. However, experiential knowledge is lacking on how these older adults live with diabetes and incontinence. Interpretive description methodology was used to explore the experiences of 18 older adults with diabetes and urinary incontinence receiving home-care services in Ontario, Canada. Five themes emerged from the findings: (a) enduring urinary incontinence: "patch it in pads"; (b) struggling to manage diabetes, incontinence, and multiple chronic conditions: "a balancing act"; (c) covering the costs of care: "I can't afford it"; (d) counting on a caregiver: "he does everything"; and (e) home-care services not meeting my needs: "it's not individual." These findings suggest that living with urinary incontinence and diabetes is a complex and challenging experience. This evidence could inform the provision of comprehensive home care to support self-care for this population.
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, ON, Canada
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Hadi MD, Lin YP, Chan EY. My health, myself: a qualitative study on motivations for effective chronic disease self-management among community dwelling adults. Fam Pract 2020; 37:839-844. [PMID: 32699890 DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmaa072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic diseases continue to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality despite modifiable risk factors. This suggests that current primary healthcare provision needs to delve beyond patient education, to understand the motivators that drive patients to undertake chronic disease self-management. Understanding these motivations within the context of a multi-cultural community can facilitate tailored support for chronic disease self-management. OBJECTIVES To explore the motivations behind effective chronic disease self-management in community dwelling adults in Singapore. METHODS A qualitative descriptive study was carried out in five clinics in a large medical centre. Twelve participants who were assessed to be optimally managing their chronic diseases were recruited using purposive sampling. Individual in-depth interviews were conducted until data saturation, with data thematically analysed. RESULTS Three salient themes emerged from the data. Firstly, 'Regaining self-control, avoiding complications' describes the participants' journey towards personal mastery in self-management, as well as a fear of debilitating complications resulting in their desire for good health. Secondly, 'Preserving social identities and roles' illustrates how participants yearn to maintain their pre-existing roles and functions through maintenance of their health. Finally, 'Accessing proximal support systems' highlights resources and supports surrounding the participants that encourage continued chronic disease self-management. Within each theme, specific motivators and challenges encountered by participants in their self-management journey were discussed. CONCLUSIONS Findings can prompt primary healthcare providers to leverage on the patients' life goals and social roles in chronic disease self-management support. This may empower patients to engage in self-management and strengthen primary care provision.
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- Department of Nursing Service, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.,Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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HUGHES GEMMA, SHAW SARAE, GREENHALGH TRISHA. Rethinking Integrated Care: A Systematic Hermeneutic Review of the Literature on Integrated Care Strategies and Concepts. Milbank Q 2020; 98:446-492. [PMID: 32436330 PMCID: PMC7296432 DOI: 10.1111/1468-0009.12459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Policy Points Integrated care is best understood as an emergent set of practices intrinsically shaped by contextual factors, and not as a single intervention to achieve predetermined outcomes. Policies to integrate care that facilitate person-centered, relationship-based care can potentially contribute to (but not determine) improved patient experiences. There can be an association between improved patient experiences and system benefits, but these outcomes of integrated care are of different orders and do not necessarily align. Policymakers should critically evaluate integrated care programs to identify and manage conflicts and tensions between a program's aims and the context in which it is being introduced. CONTEXT Integrated care is a broad concept, used to describe a connected set of clinical, organizational, and policy changes aimed at improving service efficiency, patient experience, and outcomes. Despite examples of successful integrated care systems, evidence for consistent and reproducible benefits remains elusive. We sought to inform policy and practice by conducting a systematic hermeneutic review of literature covering integrated care strategies and concepts. METHODS We used an emergent search strategy to identify 71 sources that considered what integrated care means and/or tested models of integrated care. Our analysis entailed (1) comparison of strategies and concepts of integrated care, (2) tracing common story lines across multiple sources, (3) developing a taxonomy of literature, and (4) generating a novel interpretation of the heterogeneous strategies and concepts of integrated care. FINDINGS We identified four perspectives on integrated care: patients' perspectives, organizational strategies and policies, conceptual models, and theoretical and critical analysis. We subdivided the strategies into four framings of how integrated care manifests and is understood to effect change. Common across empirical and conceptual work was a concern with unity in the face of fragmentation as well as the development and application of similar methods to achieve this unity. However, integrated care programs did not necessarily lead to the changes intended in experiences and outcomes. We attribute this gap between expectations and results, in part, to significant misalignment between the aspiration for unity underpinning conceptual models on the one hand and the multiplicity of practical application of strategies to integrate care on the other. CONCLUSIONS Those looking for universal answers to narrow questions about whether integrated care "works" are likely to remain disappointed. Models of integrated care need to be valued for their heuristic rather than predictive powers, and integration understood as emerging from particular as well as common contexts.
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- GEMMA HUGHES
- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health SciencesUniversity of Oxford
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health SciencesUniversity of Oxford
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health SciencesUniversity of Oxford
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Egede LE, Walker RJ, Nagavally S, Thakkar M, O'Sullivan M, Stulac Motzel W. Redesigning primary care in an academic medical center: lessons, challenges, and opportunities. Postgrad Med 2020; 132:636-642. [PMID: 32441180 DOI: 10.1080/00325481.2020.1773685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate patient access, provider productivity, and patient satisfaction during a 24-month redesign process of an academic medical center, which requires balance between clinical and educational missions. METHODS A series of activities were conducted to optimize primary care across 17 attending physicians, 6 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and 39 residents. Patient access was defined as the next available appointment for either existing/established patients or new patients. Productivity was measured using panel sizes for each provider. Patient satisfaction was based on the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CGCAHPS). RESULTS Despite decreasing clinical effort to allow faculty and APPs to participate in education and research, there was an overall increase in access for both new and established patients, and an increase the percent of each providers' panel that was full from 78.89% in 2017 to 115.29% in 2019. When comparing panel sizes for the 11 faculty present before and after strategic changes, we found significant increase in both overall panel size, and actual to expected ratios between 2017 and 2019. In addition, throughout the time period, patient satisfaction remained high with no significant changes. CONCLUSIONS While this project was limited to one site, the inclusion of a set of well-planned metrics, and tracking of processes over time can provide insight for ongoing primary care redesign efforts at similar sites seeking to balance the academic mission with clinical productivity and high patient satisfaction.
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- Leonard E Egede
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin , Milwaukee, WI, USA.,Center for Advancing Population Science, Medical College of Wisconsin , Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin , Milwaukee, WI, USA.,Center for Advancing Population Science, Medical College of Wisconsin , Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Center for Advancing Population Science, Medical College of Wisconsin , Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Center for Advancing Population Science, Medical College of Wisconsin , Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin , Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Cristin Q Fritz
- Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora
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- Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora
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- Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora
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