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[Recommendations to develop Care Models for patients with Heart Failure (MAIC Project) from macromanagement]
J Comin-Colet1, E Calero-Molina2, X Corbella3
1Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge y IDIBELL, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona; Departamento de Ciencias Médicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Barcelona.
Journal of Healthcare Quality Research
|November 6, 2021
Summary
Developing optimal Heart Failure (HF) care models requires focusing on key management factors. Prioritizing common objectives, continuity of care, and outcome measurement is crucial for advancing HF patient management.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Healthcare Management
- Public Health
Background:
- Heart Failure (HF) necessitates advanced care models for optimal patient outcomes.
- Current HF management requires strategic refinement of care delivery systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify critical factors for developing optimal Heart Failure (HF) care models.
- To define essential macromanagement elements for comprehensive HF management.
Main Methods:
- A Delphi panel of 46 multidisciplinary experts was convened.
- Systematic literature review and patient care pathway analysis informed factor identification.
- Delphi Rand/UCLA methodology was applied for prioritization.
Main Results:
- 75 key factors for HF care models were defined, grouped into 7 challenges.
- 16 factors were identified for HF management model development.
- 7 high-priority factors include common objectives, continuity of care, and outcome measurement.
Conclusions:
- Macromanagement elements are a priority for advancing optimal HF care models.
- Strategic definition of macro-level management is essential for comprehensive HF care development.
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