Journal of Integrated Care: Volume 25 Issue 2
Practical evidence for service improvement
Table of contents
Integrating safety concepts in health and social care
Jason Scott, Yvonne Birks, Fiona Aspinal, Justin WaringKeeping individuals safe from harm and exploitation is a clearly articulated goal within both the health and social care sectors. Two key concepts associated with achieving this…
Bringing integration home: Policy on health and social care integration in the four nations of the UK
Axel Kaehne, Derek Birrell, Robin Miller, Alison PetchThe purpose of this paper is to outline relevant policies on the integration of health and social care (HSC) in the four home nations: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and…
An electronic referral system supporting integrated hospital discharge
Mark Wilberforce, Jane Hughes, Paul Clarkson, David Whyte, Helen Chester, Sue Davies, David ChallisThe purpose of this paper is to evaluate the implementation and potential value of an electronic referral system to improve integrated discharge planning for hospitalised older…
The effective ingredients of social support at home for people with dementia: a literature review
Elaine Argyle, Tony Kelly, John Gladman, Rob JonesRecent years have seen an increasing reliance on social support at home for people with dementia and the advocacy of a person centred and integrated approach in its provision…
Understanding supervision in health and social care through the experiences of practitioners in Scotland
Helen Allbutt, Iain Colthart, Nancy El-Farargy, Caroline Sturgeon, Jo Vallis, Murray LoughThe purpose of this paper is to describe a collaborative study on supervision with health and social care practitioners in Scotland. The study attempted to gain a better…
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- Professor Axel Kaehne