From protocolized to person-centered chronic care in general practice: study protocol of an action-based research project (COPILOT).

ABSTRACT: AIM:To develop a proactive person-centered care approach for persons with (multiple) chronic diseases in general practice, and to explore the impact on 'Quadruple aims': experiences of patients and professionals, patient outcomes and costs of resources use. BACKGROUND:The management of people with multiple chronic diseases challenges health care systems designed around single disease. Patients with multimorbidity often receive highly fragmented care that may lead to inefficient, ineffective and potentially harmful treatments and neglect of essential health needs. A more comprehensive, person-centered approach is advocated for persons with multiple morbidities. However, examples on how to provide more person-centered care and evidence of its impact are scarce. A group of Dutch general pract

SUBMITTER: Bogerd MJL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6764186 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature