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System dynamics and action research in aged care.

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  • 1Bundoora Extended Care Centre, Victoria.

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Implementing a Continuity of Care Model initially reduced patient length of stay (LOS) and improved staff morale. However, upstream providers redirected complex patients, negating the positive effects on the Extended Care Centre's LOS.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Systems Engineering
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Extended Care Centres face challenges in managing patient length of stay (LOS).
  • Continuity of Care Models aim to improve patient flow and resource utilization.
  • Action Research provides a framework for implementing and evaluating healthcare interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate a Continuity of Care Model in an Extended Care Centre.
  • To examine the impact of the model on patient LOS, teamwork, and staff morale.
  • To understand the systemic effects and provider responses within the broader healthcare sector.

Main Methods:

  • Action Research methodology was employed for iterative implementation and evaluation.
  • System Dynamics modelling was utilized to analyze complex healthcare system interactions.

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  • Group-modelling techniques facilitated stakeholder engagement and collaborative problem-solving.

    • Main Results:

    • Initial reduction in patient LOS and improvements in staff morale and teamwork were observed.
    • Systemic adaptations occurred in upstream healthcare providers in response to the intervention.
    • Upstream providers altered patient flow, sending more complex cases to the Extended Care Centre, which ultimately negated the LOS improvements.

    Conclusions:

    • While the Continuity of Care Model showed initial promise, external systemic responses can undermine intervention effectiveness.
    • Healthcare system interventions require a holistic approach considering inter-provider dynamics and potential unintended consequences.
    • Further research is needed to develop strategies that mitigate negative systemic adaptations and ensure sustained improvements in patient LOS.