Models of integrated care for multi-morbidity assessed in systematic reviews: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of multi-morbidity is increasing globally. Integrated models of care present a potential intervention to improve patient and health system outcomes. However, the intervention components and concepts within different models of care vary widely and their effectiveness remains unclear. We aimed to describe and map the definitions, characteristics, components, and reported effects of integrated models of care in systematic reviews (SRs).

Methods

We conducted a scoping review of SRs according to pre-specified methods (PROSPERO 2019 CRD42019119265). Eligible SRs assessed integrated models of care at primary health care level for adults and children with multi-morbidity. We searched in PubMed (MEDLINE), Embase, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Epis

SUBMITTER: Rohwer A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10463690 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature