Assessing Healthcare Integration: An Integrated Palliative Care System in Spain.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study explored the Osona palliative care system, recognized internationally for its good results in managing the chronic patient. The literature notices a gap of models that evaluate integration in healthcare systems. This study assesses the degree of integration of the Osona palliative care system, as well it implements a model that evaluates integration.

Methods

This research used a qualitative methodology, involving a case study design with three study phases. The first phase involved reviewing primary sources, followed by conducting interviews. The final phase entailed comparing the findings with a theoretical model to analyse and validate the results.

Results

The study found the integrative elements that the Osona system includes such as: multid

SUBMITTER: Mondejar-Pont M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11451549 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature