Consensus on Integrated Care for Older People Among Dutch Experts: A Delphi Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In a previous rapid realist review (RRR), an initial programme theory (PT) was established giving insight into the interrelatedness of context items, mechanisms, programme-activities, and outcomes that influence integrated care programmes (ICPs) for community-dwelling frail older people. As ICPs need to be tailored to their local setting, the objective of this study is to assess consensus on the relevance of the items identified in the RRR for the Dutch setting, and refine the PT, where appropriate.

Methods

A two-round e-Delphi study was carried out among Dutch experts to determine the relevance of 71 items.

Results

Consensus on relevance was reached on 57 out of 71 items (80%). Items added to refine the PT included: increasing number of older people, dec

SUBMITTER: Ahmed A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8663748 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature