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Published in: BMC Palliative Care 1/2010

Open Access 01-12-2010 | Research article

A proposed systems approach to the evaluation of integrated palliative care

Authors: Daryl Bainbridge, Kevin Brazil, Paul Krueger, Jenny Ploeg, Alan Taniguchi

Published in: BMC Palliative Care | Issue 1/2010

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Abstract

Background

There is increasing global interest in regional palliative care networks (PCN) to integrate care, creating systems that are more cost-effective and responsive in multi-agency settings. Networks are particularly relevant where different professional skill sets are required to serve the broad spectrum of end-of-life needs. We propose a comprehensive framework for evaluating PCNs, focusing on the nature and extent of inter-professional collaboration, community readiness, and client-centred care.

Methods

In the absence of an overarching structure for examining PCNs, a framework was developed based on previous models of health system evaluation, explicit theory, and the research literature relevant to PCN functioning. This research evidence was used to substantiate the choice of model factors.

Results

The proposed framework takes a systems approach with system structure, process of care, and patient outcomes levels of consideration. Each factor represented makes an independent contribution to the description and assessment of the network.

Conclusions

Realizing palliative patients' needs for complex packages of treatment and social support, in a seamless, cost-effective manner, are major drivers of the impetus for network-integrated care. The framework proposed is a first step to guide evaluation to inform the development of appropriate strategies to further promote collaboration within the PCN and, ultimately, optimal palliative care that meets patients' needs and expectations.
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Metadata
Title
A proposed systems approach to the evaluation of integrated palliative care
Authors
Daryl Bainbridge
Kevin Brazil
Paul Krueger
Jenny Ploeg
Alan Taniguchi
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Palliative Care / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1472-684X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-684X-9-8

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