International experiments in integrated care for the elderly: a synthesis of the evidence

被引:193
作者
Johri, M
Beland, F
Bergman, H
机构
[1] Univ Montreal, Dept Adm Sante, Montreal, PQ, Canada
[2] Univ Montreal, McGill Univ, Res Grp Integrated Care Elderly, Montreal, PQ, Canada
[3] McGill Univ, Div Geriatr Med, Montreal, PQ H3A 2T5, Canada
关键词
integrated care; community care; balance of care; demonstration programmes;
D O I
10.1002/gps.819
中图分类号
R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
摘要
Background The OECD countries have recently promoted policies of deinstitutionalisation and community-based care for the elderly. These policies respond to common cost pressures associated with population aging, and the challenge of providing improved care for the elderly. They aim to substitute less costly services for institutional ones, to improve patient satisfaction and decrease expenses. However, views concerning their success are mixed. We took a comparative cross-national approach to examine the evidence, to identify common features of an effective system of integrated care, and to examine the potential of such models to positively affect care of the elderly, and public finances. Methods We conducted a systematic review of recent demonstration projects testing innovative models of care for the elderly in OECD countries. Projects included aimed to create comprehensive integration of acute and long-term care services, and were evaluated using a comparison group. Results For each project, we report available results on rates of hospitalisation, long term care institutionalisation, utilisation and costs, impact on process of care, and health outcomes. In addition, the following common features of an effective integrated system of care were identified: a single entry point system; case management, geriatric assessment and a multidisciplinary team; and use of financial incentives to promote downward substitution. Conclusions Community-based care can impact favourably on rates of institutionalisation and costs. Comprehensive approaches to program restructuring are necessary, as cost-effectiveness depends on characteristics of the system of care. Expansion of successful programmes to achieve widespread use remains a critical challenge. Copyright (C) 2003 John Wiley Sons, Ltd.
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