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The Impact Of Funding Models On The Integration Of Registered Nurses In Primary Health Care Teams: Protocol For A Multi-Phase Mixed-Methods Study In Canada., Maria Mathews, Sarah Spencer, Lindsay Hedden, Julia Lukewich, Marie-Eve Poitras, Emily Gard Marshall, Judith Belle Brown, Shannon Sibbald, Alison A Norful Nov 2022

The Impact Of Funding Models On The Integration Of Registered Nurses In Primary Health Care Teams: Protocol For A Multi-Phase Mixed-Methods Study In Canada., Maria Mathews, Sarah Spencer, Lindsay Hedden, Julia Lukewich, Marie-Eve Poitras, Emily Gard Marshall, Judith Belle Brown, Shannon Sibbald, Alison A Norful

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BACKGROUND: Family practice registered nurses co-managing patient care as healthcare professionals in interdisciplinary primary care teams have been shown to improve access, continuity of care, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes for patients with chronic diseases while being cost-effective. Currently, however, it is unclear how different funding models support or hinder the integration of family practice nurses into existing primary health care systems and interdisciplinary practices. This has resulted in the underutilisation of family practice nurses in contributing to high-quality patient care.

METHODS: This mixed-methods project is comprised of three studies: (1) a funding model analysis; (2) case studies; and (3) …


Confronting Complexity And Supporting Transformation Through Health Systems Mapping: A Case Study., Anna J Hussey, Shannon L Sibbald, Madonna Ferrone, Alyson Hergott, Robert Mckelvie, Cathy Faulds, Zofe Roberts, Andrew D Scarffe, Matthew J Meyer, Susan Vollbrecht, Christopher Licskai Oct 2021

Confronting Complexity And Supporting Transformation Through Health Systems Mapping: A Case Study., Anna J Hussey, Shannon L Sibbald, Madonna Ferrone, Alyson Hergott, Robert Mckelvie, Cathy Faulds, Zofe Roberts, Andrew D Scarffe, Matthew J Meyer, Susan Vollbrecht, Christopher Licskai

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INTRODUCTION: Health systems are a complex web of interacting and interconnected parts; introducing an intervention, or the allocation of resources, in one sector can have effects across other sectors and impact the entire system. A prerequisite for effective health system reorganisation or transformation is a broad and common understanding of the current system amongst stakeholders and innovators. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure (HF) are common chronic diseases with high health care costs that require an integrated health system to effectively treat.

STUDY DESCRIPTION: This case study documents the first phase of system transformation at a regional level …


Evaluating The Implementation Of A Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management Program Using The Consolidated Framework For Implementation Research: A Case Study., Stefan Paciocco, Anita Kothari, Christopher J Licskai, Madonna Ferrone, Shannon L Sibbald Jul 2021

Evaluating The Implementation Of A Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management Program Using The Consolidated Framework For Implementation Research: A Case Study., Stefan Paciocco, Anita Kothari, Christopher J Licskai, Madonna Ferrone, Shannon L Sibbald

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BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a prevalent chronic disease that requires comprehensive approaches to manage; it accounts for a significant portion of Canada's annual healthcare spending. Interprofessional teams are effective at providing chronic disease management that meets the needs of patients. As part of an ongoing initiative, a COPD management program, the Best Care COPD program was implemented in a primary care setting. The objectives of this research were to determine site-specific factors facilitating or impeding the implementation of a COPD program in a new setting, while evaluating the implementation strategy used.

METHODS: A qualitative case study was …