Academy

PhD Thesis summary in the International Journal of Integrated Care Abstract Integrated person-centred care (IPCC) for vulnerable groups is complex and multifaceted and cannot be reduced to simple cause-and-effect relationships. The effectiveness varies across settings due to differing contexts and mechanisms. By applying realist research, this dissertation examines the relationships between the context in which […]

Cost-Effectiveness of FFRct vs Standard Diagnostics for Stable Chest Pain: Early-stage HTA Results

Considering productivity costs in cost-effectiveness analysis of vaccines will contribute to better informed reimbursement decision from a societal perspective.

Inside the black box: Examining the interconnectivity of components of integrated person-centred care of vulnerable groups through a realist lens. The current healthcare landscape is facing pressure due to increasing (complex) care needs, staff shortages, and rising costs. Integrated person-centred care (IPCC) is widely recognized as the optimal care model to enhance health and well-being, […]

Abstract Background: Over the past decade, many hospitals have adopted hybrid operating rooms (ORs). As resources are limited, these ORs have to prove themselves in adding value. Current estimations on standard OR costs show great variety, while cost analyses of hybrid ORs are lacking. Therefore, this study aims to identify the cost drivers of a […]

Abstract Purpose: Achieving greater health and social care integration is a policy priority in many countries, but challenges remain. We focused on governance and accountability for integrated care and explored arrangements that shape more integrated delivery models or systems in Italy, the Netherlands and Scotland. We also examined how the COVID-19 pandemic affected existing governance arrangements. […]