Background Healthcare systems around the world have been responding to the demand for
better integrated models of service delivery. However, there is a need for further clarity …

Background The NHS has been challenged to adopt new integrated models of service
delivery that are tailored to local populations. Evidence from the international literature is …

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 …

Background The aim of health service integration is to provide a sustainable and integrated
health system that better meets the needs of the end user. Yet, definitions of health service …

Integrated multidisciplinary care is difficult to achieve between specialist clinical services
and primary care practitioners, but should improve outcomes for patients with chronic and/or …

Background Health and care services are becoming increasingly strained and healthcare
authorities worldwide are investing in integrated care in the hope of delivering higher-quality …

Abstract Purpose Many European countries have been undertaking measures to promote
integration of health and social care. The purpose of this study is to identify different …

Objectives: To perform a systematic review of the current literature to assess the association
be tween integrated healthcare delivery systems and changes in cost and quality. Methods …

Methods A systematic literature review of peer-reviewed literature from health sciences and
business databases, and targeted grey literature sources. Results Despite the large number …

Background Internationally, key health care reform elements rely on improved integration of
care between the primary and secondary sectors. The objective of this systematic review is …