IPCHS. Integrated People-Centred Health Services

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Contents tagged: integrating vertical programmes

Nov. 11, 2016 Europe Publication
Strengthening governance and accountability, Reorienting the model of care, Creating an enabling environment

New care models. Emerging innovations in governance and organisational form

Because the vanguards have shown just how important is to build collaborative relationships between the organisations and leaders involved in developing new care models as well as the technical elements; This report looks at the different approaches being taken by MCP (multispecialty community provider) and PACS (primary and acute care system) vanguards to contracting, governance and other organisational infrastructure. It focuses on development at five sites: Dudley, Sandwell and West Birmingham, Salford; Northumberland; and South Somerset. 

integrating vertical programmes, intersectoral partnerships, organisational infrastructure.
Feb. 14, 2022 Africa Publication
Engaging and empowering people and communities, Reorienting the model of care, Coordinating services within and across sectors, Creating an enabling environment

Integrated healthcare services for HIV, diabetes mellitus and hypertension in selected health facilities in Kampala and Wakiso districts, Uganda: A qualitative methods study

Abstract


Health policies in Africa are shifting towards integrated care services for chronic conditions, but in parts of Africa robust evidence on effectiveness is limited. We assessed the integration of vertical health services for HIV, diabetes and hypertension provided in a feasibility study within five health facilities in Uganda. From November 2018 to January 2020, we conducted a series of three in-depth interviews with 31, 29 and 24 service users attending the integrated clinics within Kampala and Wakiso districts. Ten healthcare workers were interviewed twice during the same period. Interviews were conducted in Luganda, translated into English, and analysed thematically using the concepts of availability, affordability and acceptability. All participants reported shortages of diabetes and hypertension drugs and diagnostic equipment prior to the establishment of the integrated clinics. These shortages were mostly addressed in the integrated clinics through a drugs buffer. Integration did not affect the already good provision of ...

chronic care, diabetes, hiv, hypertension, integrated care, integrating vertical programmes