Evaluating an Integrated Local System Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Case Study of East Toronto Health Partners.
Int J Integr Care
; 23(2): 31, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
East Toronto Health Partners (ETHP) is a network of organizations that serve residents of East Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ETHP is a newly formed integrated model of care in which hospital, primary care, community providers and patients/families work together to improve population health. We describe and evaluate the evolution of this emerging integrated care system as it responded to a global health crisis. Description This paper begins by describing ETHP's pandemic response mapping out over two years of data. To evaluate the response, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 decision makers, clinicians, staff, and volunteers who were part of the response. The interviews were thematically analyzed, and emergent themes mapped onto the nine pillars of integrated care.Discussion:
The ETHP pandemic response evolved rapidly. Early siloed responses gave way to collaborative efforts and equity emerged as a central priority. New alliances formed, resources were shared, leaders emerged, and community members stepped forward to contribute. Interviewees identified positives as well as many opportunities for improvement post-pandemic.Conclusion:
The pandemic was a catalyst for change in East Toronto that accelerated existing initiatives to achieve integrated care. The East Toronto experience may serve as a useful guide for other emerging integrated care systems.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Contexto em Saúde:
1_ASSA2030
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2_ODS3
Problema de saúde:
1_desigualdade_iniquidade
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2_cobertura_universal
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Aspecto:
Equity_inequality
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Integr Care
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Canadá