Open AccessUntangling the web: the need to clarify care co‐ordinating models for people with chronic and complex conditions
Author(s) -
YarmoRoberts Deborah,
Stoelwinder Johannes
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.946
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1753-6405
pISSN - 1326-0200
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-842x.2006.tb00455.x
Subject(s) - typology , government (linguistics) , field (mathematics) , service (business) , knowledge management , medicine , business , computer science , sociology , marketing , linguistics , philosophy , mathematics , anthropology , pure mathematics
Objective:In order to clarify the expanding care co‐ordinating field and stimulate debate, a descriptive typology is developed suitable for a range of stakeholders and purposes.Methods:The strategy for development of the typology involved a literature review of the most commonly used care coordinating models and the utilisation of select government publications that verified diverse ways of classifying care co‐ordinating needs. A descriptive typology is proposed to better communicate similarities and differences.Results:The typology delineates similarities and differences among care co‐ordinating models that stakeholders can use as a step towards determining the most effective model to meet the varied needs of individuals and populations.Conclusions and Implications:Stakeholders can more informatively communicate about care co‐ordinating models and their place in the service delivery system. The typology may be used in comparing the effectiveness of the models. A clearer understanding of the field is both timely and warranted.