Many countries are experimenting with new models to better integrate care; yet, innovative
care models are often implemented as time-limited, localised projects with limited impact on …

Background The use of case studies in health services research has proven to be an
excellent methodology for gaining in-depth understanding of the organisation and delivery …

Methods: We examined implementation and short-term outcome in a multi-method
evaluation based on qualitative interviews, direct observation, electronic surveys and …

Health systems around the globe implement integrated care interventions to address the
Triple Aim of simultaneously improving population health, patient experiences and cost …

Purpose–Care integration has been the hallmark of most proposed solutions to current and
prospective challenges of health systems. However, it is an imprecise umbrella term …

In their 2004 systematic review on the diffusion of innovations in service organizations,
Greenhalgh et al concluded that there was a lack of any robust understanding in how …

Background In the organization of health care and health care systems, there is an
increasing trend towards integrated care. Policy-makers from different countries are creating …

This paper provides a deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying implementation
strategies for integrated care. As part of the SELFIE project, 17 integrated care programmes …

Background: Political and public health leaders increasingly recognize the need to take
urgent action to address the problem of chronic diseases and multi-morbidity. European …

Purpose Integrating health and social care is a priority in England, although there is little
evidence that previous initiatives have reduced hospital admissions or costs. In total, 25 …