Introducing community integrated nursing teams: How one Clinical Commissioning Group applied an evidence-based...

The present day collection of financial and demographic challenges confronted by health and social care mean that integrated services are undoubtedly essential to sustain adequate care. However, the impact of integrated care upon healthcare staff and patients as well as new ways of working will need to be demonstrated, with collaboration and engagement throughout any transition. This paper provides an overview of the evidence relating to the delivery of effective, integrated out-of-hospital care, with a discussion of the literature. It also considers how one Clinical Commissioning Group has begun the process of integration with the focus on community nursing services for the provision of better care for patients with an evidence-based approach.