Opportunities of integrated care to improve equity for adults with complex needs: a qualitative study of case management in primary care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People living in precarious socio-economic conditions are at greater risk of developing mental and physical health disorders, and of having complex needs. This places them at risk of health inequity. Addressing social determinants of health (SDH) can contribute to reducing this inequity. Case management in primary care is an integrated care approach which could be an opportunity to better address SDH. The aim of this study is to better understand how case management in primary care may address the SDH of people with complex needs.

Methods

A case management program (CMP) for people with complex needs was implemented in four urban primary care clinics. A qualitative study was conducted with semi-structured interviews and a focus group with key informants (n = 24). A

SUBMITTER: Hudon C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11539299 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature