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No guts, no glory: models of integrated care within a GI subspecialty practice

Amanda D Deacy, Michele H Maddux, Matt Wassom

    Missouri Medicine
    |July 12, 2014
    PubMed

    Insights

    Pediatric healthcare now emphasizes physical, social, and psychological well-being. This paper describes four integrated GI clinics at Children's Mercy Kansas City, promoting holistic child health.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Medicine
    • Healthcare Delivery Models
    • Child Psychology

    Background:

    • Pediatric medicine's focus has evolved beyond mortality and morbidity.
    • Current trends emphasize a holistic approach to child health, including physical, social, and psychological factors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe integrated, collaborative care clinic models in pediatric gastroenterology.
    • To inform the broader adoption of similar comprehensive care approaches for pediatric populations.

    Main Methods:

    • Description of four integrated care clinics within the Gastroenterology (GI) subspecialty.
    • Focus on collaborative care strategies addressing physical, social, and psychological health.

    Main Results:

    • Presentation of specific examples of integrated care clinics.
    • Demonstration of a model for comprehensive pediatric healthcare delivery.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrated, collaborative care models can effectively address the multifaceted needs of pediatric patients.
    • These models represent a significant advancement in pediatric healthcare, promoting holistic well-being.

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