Background Patients with multiple long-term conditions requires understanding the existing
care models to address their complex and multifaceted health needs. However, current …

Abstract Background Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications in health care are on the
agenda of policymakers around the world, but a major challenge remains, namely, to set …

Background The rising complexity of the population's needs has made health and social
care integration a priority for the future. Despite the presence of supporting policies and …

Although integrated care has been considered a key strategy in reforming health systems
around the world, it seems hard to realise in practice, particularly in the part of medical social …

There is wide agreement on the benefits of integrated care; yet funding barriers persist. We
suggest that funding models could currently hinder quality of care and that identifying values …

This article attempts to analyze the social as well as relational needs and problems of
people suffering from chronic oncological diseases. At the same time, we would like to …

Informal caregivers are relied on to supplement formal systems. Sociodemographic shifts
have driven concerns regarding the outcomes of older adults who are unable to rely on …

Health care provider payment schemes consist of a complex set of arrangements used to
influence provider behavior towards specific health policy objectives. The study aimed at: 1) …

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for priority setting in health financing and
resource allocation, spotlighting the limitations of traditional health financing strategies. This …

Background Patients with multiple long-term conditions requires specialized care models to
manage their complex health needs. Understanding the existing care models is essential to …