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European prototype for integrated care.

L Boydell1

  • 1South and East Belfast Health and Social Services Trust, Northern Ireland, UK.

International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance
|December 9, 1995
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The European prototype for integrated care (EPIC) project developed an information system to improve community care for vulnerable elderly populations. This system facilitated information sharing among health and social care professionals.

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Community Care Systems
  • Geriatric Care Technology

Background:

  • The European prototype for integrated care (EPIC) project was initiated in 1992.
  • Vulnerable populations in the community require improved care coordination.
  • Existing health and social care systems often lack integrated information sharing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a prototype information system for integrated care.
  • To enhance the quality of care for vulnerable individuals in the community.
  • To support seamless information exchange between health and social care professionals.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a prototype information system for integrated care.
  • Pilot implementation in community settings for elderly care.

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  • Multidisciplinary assessment and care planning functionalities were incorporated.

    • Main Results:

    • The prototype successfully supported information sharing among professionals.
    • Pilot sites in Northern Ireland, Finland, and Spain demonstrated feasibility.
    • The system facilitated multidisciplinary assessment, care planning, and delivery.

    Conclusions:

    • The EPIC project demonstrated a viable model for integrated community care information systems.
    • Further development is ongoing in the ITHACA project under the Fourth Framework Health Telematics Programme.
    • The prototype provides a foundation for future generic community information systems.