Mixed-method evaluation of CARITAS: a hospital-to-community model of integrated care for dementia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The capability and capacity of the primary and community care (PCC) sector for dementia in Singapore may be enhanced through better integration. Through a partnership involving a tertiary hospital and PCC providers, an integrated dementia care network (CARITAS: comprehensive, accessible, responsive, individualised, transdisciplinary, accountable and seamless) was implemented. The study evaluated the process and extent of integration within CARITAS.

Design

Triangulation mixed-methods design and analyses were employed to understand factors underpinning network mechanisms.

Setting

The study was conducted at a tertiary hospital in the northern region of Singapore.

Participants

We recruited participants who were involved in the conceptualisation, design,

SUBMITTER: Ha NHL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7537438 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature