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Values of Integrated Care: A Systematic Review

Open Access
|Nov 2018

Figures & Tables

Figure 1

PRISMA flow diagram showing the study selection process.

Table 1

Characteristics of the full-text articles (N = 22).

Full-texts (N = 22)In %
Countries of origin
United States of America1150.0
Canada522.7
The Netherlands29.1
Belgium14.5
England14.5
Italy14.5
Sweden14.5
Study designs
Qualitative: descriptive1881.8
Systematic review313.6
Mixed methods: embedded design14.5
Perspectives
Researcher/expert1881.8
Professional313.6
Client14.5
Table 2

Values, descriptions and references.

#Value labelDescriptionReferences
1CollaborativeProfessionals work together in teams, in collaboration with clients, their families and communities, establishing and maintaining good (working) relationships.[39, 41, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69]
(N = 20)
2Co-ordinatedConnection and alignment between the involved actors and elements in the care chain, matching the needs of the unique person. Between professionals, clients and/or families, within teams and across teams.[39, 41, 52, 53, 54, 55, 58, 59, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71]
(N = 19)
3TransparentOpenly and honestly giving insight in information, decisions, consequences and results, between clients, their families, professionals and providers.[52, 54, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71]
(N = 15)
4EmpoweringFacilitating and supporting people to build on their strengths, make their own decisions, manage their own health and take responsibility for it.[39, 41, 53, 55, 57, 59, 60, 61, 63, 64, 66, 67, 68]
(N = 13)
5ComprehensiveThe availability of a wide range of services, tailored to the evolving needs and preferences of clients and their families.[39, 41, 52, 53, 54, 58, 59, 60, 63, 64, 67, 68, 70]
(N = 13)
6Co-producedEngaging clients, their families and communities in the design, implementation and improvement of services, through partnerships, in collaboration with professionals and providers.[39, 41, 52, 53, 54, 55, 57, 61, 63, 64 66, 67, 68]
(N = 13)
7Shared responsibility and accountabilityThe acknowledgment that multiple actors are responsible and accountable for the quality and outcomes of care, based on collective ownership of actions, goals and objectives, between clients, their families, professionals and providers.[39, 41, 52, 53, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 63, 65, 68, 70]
(N = 13)
8ContinuousServices that are consistent, coherent and connected, that address the needs and preferences of clients across their life course.[39, 41, 52, 53, 55, 58, 59, 60, 61, 68, 70, 71]
(N = 12)
9HolisticPutting the clients and their needs in the center of the service, whole person oriented, with an eye for physical, social, socio-economical, biomedical, psychological, spiritual and emotional dimensions.[39, 41, 52, 54, 55, 57, 59, 64, 66, 67, 71]
(N = 11)
10Goal orientedWorking with clearly described, concrete, measurable, common goals and objectives for clients, their families, professionals and providers.[39, 41, 53, 58, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 69]
(N = 11)
11PersonalDelivering care by establishing personal contact and relationships, to ensure that services and communication are based on the unique situations of clients and their families.[39, 52, 53, 59, 61, 64, 66, 68, 70, 71]
(N = 10)
12Evidence-informedWorking processes, policies and strategies are guided by evidence-based knowledge, data and information, supported by technology and periodic assessment.[41, 53, 54, 55, 58, 59, 61, 62, 62, 63, 66]
(N = 10)
13RespectfulTreating people with respect and dignity, being aware of their experiences, feelings, perceptions, culture and social circumstances.[41, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 63, 64, 68, 71]
(N = 10)
14EquitableServices are accessible and available for all people, and they are all treated equally.[39, 41, 52, 53, 55, 58, 59, 68, 70]
(N = 9)
15SustainableServices are efficient, effective and economically viable, ensuring that they can adapt to evolving environments.[41, 53, 54, 58, 59, 60, 63, 70]
(N = 8)
16Led by whole-systems thinkingTaking interrelatedness and interconnectedness into account, realising changes in one part of the system can affect other parts.[39, 41, 54, 55, 57, 60, 64, 69]
(N = 8)
17FlexibleCare that is able to change quickly and effectively, to respond to the unique, evolving needs of clients and their families, both in professional teams and organisations.[54, 62, 63, 64, 68, 70, 71]
(N = 7)
18PreventativeEarly detection and action for clients and their families that promotes individual and public health.[41, 55, 59, 66, 67, 70]
(N = 6)
19ReciprocalCare based on equal, interdependent relationships between clients, their families, professionals and providers, and facilitate cooperative, mutual exchange of knowledge, information and other resources.[54, 63, 64, 65, 69]
(N = 5)
20InnovativeSupporting, facilitating and creating space for innovation and future improvements in professional teams and organisations.[53, 61, 62, 63]
(N = 4)
21TrustfulEnabling mutual trust between clients, their families, communities, professionals and organisations, in and across teams.[54, 63, 65, 66]
(N = 4)
22ProficientKnowledgeable and skilful services are provided by professionals, with a focus on quality.[52, 62, 71]
(N = 3)
23SafeCare services that are safe for clients, their families and professionals, including privacy and confidentiality protection.[52, 55, 58]
(N = 3)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.4172 | Journal eISSN: 1568-4156
Language: English
Submitted on: Apr 13, 2018
Accepted on: Oct 24, 2018
Published on: Nov 15, 2018
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2018 Nick Zonneveld, Naomi Driessen, René A. J. Stüssgen, Mirella M. N. Minkman, published by Ubiquity Press
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