Primary Health Care Research and Information Service
Abstract
At some time in their lives, most people will require health care services from multiple health care providers, whether it is for short-term unexpected ill-health, long-term chronic conditions, or co-morbidities that cross disciplines. Integration of health services is particularly important for people with chronic or complex conditions as they must negotiate a path that crosses various health care sectors.
In 2011 PHC RIS undertook an abbreviated appraisal of evidence (Rapid Response) to address the following:
- What types of initiatives have been implemented in Australia (or elsewhere) to integrate primary and acute health care?
- How have these initiatives impacted on patients’ health outcomes and patients’ experience of their pathway through the health system
