Professional Experience in an Integrated Care Model

Abstract

Miquel Gómez; professional experience in an integrated care model Discussion: The survey that we have used was created by the research team to measure the professional experience related to the implementation of an integrated care model in a territory. There are only a few works in this field. Conclusions: Factors that favor implementation: the existence of a common strategic framework shared by the leaders involved, the continuous communication and in multiple ways, the existence of outcomes that respond to the needs, the continuous and visible improvement, the motivation and professional implication and the computer tools, which aid the implementation. Barriers to transformation: the existence of diverse IT structures and resources, sometimes the discrepancy between priorities and objectives, resistance to change, shortage of time to introduce changes, lack of cultural change. The results have been very useful to improve the integrated initiatives in this territory and in another like this. Limitations: The survey was designed and tested in the same territory. Suggestion for future research: We are extending the sample of participants and going to use the survey in another territories.