Workforce Development in Integrated Care: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Integrated care aims to improve access, quality and continuity of services for ageing populations and people experiencing chronic conditions. However, the health and social care workforce is ill equipped to address complex patient care needs due to working and training in silos. This paper describes the extent and nature of the evidence on workforce development in integrated care to inform future research, policy and practice.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted to map the key concepts and available evidence related to workforce development in integrated care.

Results

Sixty-two published studies were included. Essential skills and competencies included enhancing workforce understanding across the health and social care systems, developing a deeper rela

SUBMITTER: Barraclough F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8622255 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature