Using evidence to support integration locally – launching the evidence base for integrated care

Does integrated care really work?Moving the evidence base from process to outcomes and efficiencies

Using evidence to support integration locally –launching the evidence base for integrated care Naomi Blundell, research in practice for adults

What is the evidence base for integrated care? • A website supporting use of research evidence in health and social care integration • Collaboration between research in practice for adults and the Integrated Care Network • An ongoing development, due for completion in late 2009

What is the evidence base for integrated care? Continued… • A web-based resource providing accessible summaries of the research evidence on integration • Provides key messages for practice • Information that can be used on its own as well as signposting to other resources

Developing the evidence base – why and how? • Cameron et al review; Our Health, Our Care, Our Say; ESRC seminar series on integrated working • Systematic reviewing methods and strict selection criteria ensure that the most relevant, up-to-date, good quality evidence is included • Defined levels of integration and areas of practice provide clear signposting

Accessing the evidence base • You can access the evidence base by following a direct link from www.ripfa.org.ukOR www.dhcarenetworks.org.uk/icn • Alternatively go straight to www.ripfa.org.uk/integratedcare

We need your thoughts on… • Structure, accessibility, ease of navigation – can you find what you need? • Content, language – is the resource clear and targeted at the right level? • Any other comments and feedback you have about any aspect of the resource • Call Naomi on 01803 860097 or email naomi@ripfa.org.uk

Using evidence to support integration locally – launching the evidence base for integrated care