Cases & Publications.

Research article published on Journal: BMJ Open, Volume and issue: 11:e043280, May 2021 Abstract Objective To identify the relationships between the context in which integrated care programmes (ICPs) for community-dwelling frail older people are applied, the mechanisms by which the programmes do (not) work and the outcomes resulting from this interaction by establishing a programme […]

Editoral, published on Sage Journals, International Journal of Care coordination, March 18, 2021 Author: Hubertus JM Vrijhoef According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) evidence informed policy making aims to ensure that the best available research evidence is used to inform decision making.1 Since last year, ‘evidence’ has been at the forefront of daily debate regarding […]

Care coordination during and beyond the coronavirus: Learning together and faster to strengthen health systems Internationally sharing experiences and lessons in the strengthening of health systems and the rapid reorganising of service delivery into new health ecosystems to respond to COVID19 may also accelerate the coordination of service delivery for people beyond the pandemic. Please […]

ABSTRACT Objectives: The capability and capacity of the primary and community care (PCC) sector for dementia in Singapore may be enhanced through better integration. Through a partnership involving a tertiary hospital and PCC providers, an integrated dementia care network (CARITAS: comprehensive, accessible, responsive, individualised, transdisciplinary, accountable and seamless) was implemented. The study evaluated the process […]

ABSTRACT BioPsychoSocial health promotion is increasingly emphasized for Successful Ageing. Few programs are known to target BioPsychoSocial health of older adults and their community. The Community for Successful Ageing: Community Development program (ComSA CD) was developed in Singapore for this purpose. This study assessed program effects on BioPsychoSocial health and civic engagement behaviours of participants. […]

The book, titled ‘Integrating the Organization of Health Services, Worker Wellbeing and Quality of Care’ introduces the concept of ‘healthy healthcare’ and posits that this new concept is necessary in light of a shortage of healthcare staff in the near future. Healthy healthcare implies that healthcare systems are designed, managed and financed in balance with […]