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Integration strategies for caring for chronic noncommunicable diseases: a case study
Solange Meira de Sousa1, Elizabeth Bernardino1, Fernanda Catafesta Utzumi1
1Universidade Federal do Paraná. Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|March 31, 2021
Summary
This study identified integrated care strategies for chronic noncommunicable diseases within a Health District. Coordination emerged as a key strategy for enhancing care and professional cooperation.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
- Chronic Disease Management
Background:
- Chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) pose a significant public health challenge.
- Integrated care models are crucial for managing complex NCDs effectively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify integrated care strategies for Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) in a Brazilian Health District.
Main Methods:
- A case study was conducted in a southern Brazilian Health District.
- Data collection involved interviews, document review, and computerized files from 34 participants (August 2016 - June 2017).
- Analysis utilized the Integrated Care Network model and MAXQDA® software.
Main Results:
- Integration strategies were observed across systemic, normative, and functional dimensions.
- Key strategies included coordination, district organization, Annual Operating Plan, information systems, and user management services.
Conclusions:
- The Health District possesses a structure conducive to integrated care interactions.
- Coordination is an effective strategy for improving care, fostering professional cooperation, and district management.
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