Effectiveness of community-based multidisciplinary integrated care for older people: a protocol for a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The increasing number of older adults with multiple complex care needs has placed increased pressure on healthcare systems internationally to reorientate healthcare delivery. For many older adults, their first point of contact with the health service is with their general practitioner (GP) and GP participation with integrated care models is the foundation of a population-based approach. A knowledge gap remains in relation to the effectiveness of GP participation in community-based integrated health and social care approaches for older adults. This systematic review aims to examine the effectiveness of multidisciplinary-integrated care for community-dwelling older adults with GP participation.

Methods and analysis

This systematic review will include randomised co

SUBMITTER: Hayes C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9680188 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature