Case/care management

WEBINAR: IFIC Australia Webinar Series 2020 – Case management – Making a unique contribution to integrated care

By Admin / March 27, 2020

Case management in various forms is often used, although poorly understood. This webinar will explain case management as a care coordination strategy for individuals. Quality analysis and macro to micro practice issues are explored through examples.

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WEBINAR: Integrated Care Matters Series 4 – Preventing and Managing Frailty

By Admin / December 19, 2019

Access webinar materials at https://integratedcarefoundation.org/events/ific-scotland-integrated-care-matters-webinar-series-4#1578314820442-ed8703db-70fc

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WEBINAR: IFIC Australia Webinar Series 2019 – Person-Centered Care – Paradox or tautology?

By Admin / September 25, 2019

While we may say that the patient’s perspective should be the “organising principle of service delivery” do we really mean it? How is our understanding of integration informed by the patient perspective and are the two concepts incidentally related o

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Outcomes in Specialist Rehabilitation Medicine and their impact of waiting times

By Admin / August 8, 2019

Outcomes in Specialist Rehabilitation Medicine and their impact of waiting times
Caitríona Begley, National Rehabilitation Hospital, IE
Abstract
Acquired brain injury (ABI) is defined as any sudden damage to the brain occurring during a person’s lif

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Coordination of health and social care for children with complex health needs across the EU/EEA: a c

By Admin / October 23, 2018

Coordination of health and social care for children with complex health needs across the EU/EEA: a case scenario approach exploring care coordination for an adolescent with an Acquired Brain Injury
Austin Warters, Health Service Executive, IE
Maria

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WEBINAR: Integrated Care Matters Series 2 – Preventing and Managing Frailty

By Admin / October 18, 2017

Access webinar materials at https://integratedcarefoundation.org/events/webinar-integrated-care-matters-series-2#1485246030073-5e90f1df-668a

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Does Combined Respiratory and Palliative Care Management Improve Care for COPD Patients

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Does Combined Respiratory and Palliative Care Management Improve Care for COPD Patients
Authors: Amy Mulkerns , Peter O’ Toole, Paul Gregan, Timothy McDonnell
Abstract
Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) produces breathlessness

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Reducing the incidence of pressure ulcers in fractured hip patients

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Reducing the incidence of pressure ulcers in fractured hip patients
Authors: Sinead Mc Gee , Miriam Malik, Alison Reynolds, Patrick Mc Carthy
Abstract
In Ireland, approximately 3,000 patients present to the Emergency Department (ED) with hip fracture

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Early detection of deterioration in the older persons in a community setting the Kildare, West Wicklow area Co Kildare part of CHO7

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Early detection of deterioration in the older persons in a community setting the Kildare, West Wicklow area Co Kildare part of CHO7
Author: Mary Roach
Abstract
An algorithm/pathway for health professionals to use in a community. This is used for ear

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: National Clinical Programme in Surgery – General Surgery Minor Ops “See & Treat” Clinic

By Admin / October 17, 2017

National Clinical Programme in Surgery – General Surgery Minor Ops “See & Treat” Clinic
Authors: Mary Flynn , Paul Ridgway, Amy Gillis, Amy Carswell, Ita Hegarty, Brendan O’Shea
Abstract
Introduction: General Surgery is currently ranked number 3 for

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: A Conceptual Model to Support Integrated Early Intervention Practice for Children with Disabilties

By Admin / October 17, 2017

A Conceptual Model to Support Integrated Early Intervention Practice for Children with Disabilties
Authors: Clare Carroll , Jane Sixsmith
Abstract
Background: Early Intervention (EI) for infants and prechoolers with disabilities is seen as essential

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Frailty Intervention Therapy Team (FITT): A Step in the Right Direction – Integration of Early Interdisciplinary Assessment in the Emergency Department

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Frailty Intervention Therapy Team (FITT): A Step in the Right Direction – Integration of Early Interdisciplinary Assessment in the Emergency Department
Authors: Paul Maloney , Ivan Clancy, Paul Bernard, Yvonne O’Riardan, Orla Lyons, Eilis Keogh, Aide

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: To reduce antisocial behaviour on one ground floor team at a drug treatment centre to zero by June 2016

By Admin / October 17, 2017

To reduce antisocial behaviour on one ground floor team at a drug treatment centre to zero by June 2016
Authors: Fiona Fenton , Margaret Markey
Abstract
Theory of change: A theory was proposed that if we increased the therapeutic effectiveness of the

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: An algorithm to be used nationally for delirium screening and treatment in acute hospital wards: lessons from the development process

By Admin / October 17, 2017

An algorithm to be used nationally for delirium screening and treatment in acute hospital wards: lessons from the development process
Authors: Suzanne Timmons , Deirdre Lang, David Meagher, Niamh O’Regan, Niamh McMahon, Jackie Sexton, Cathy McHale, G

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Optimising the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Optimising the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Authors: John Brennan , Sara O’Kelly, Jane Finucane, Sarah Cosgrave, Diarmuid O’Shea
Abstract
Introduction: Carew House Day Hospital is an outpatient assessment unit for patients aged 65 years and ove

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Health and Social Care Professions Rise to the Challenge Admission Avoidance in Emergency Departments

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Health and Social Care Professions Rise to the Challenge Admission Avoidance in Emergency Departments
Author: Rosie Quinn
Abstract
Patients with mobility issues with potential for same day discharge in EDs

This paper describes how Emergency Departm

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Promoting the physical health of people with severe mental illness: improving integration between primary and secondary care.

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Promoting the physical health of people with severe mental illness: improving integration between primary and secondary care.
Authors: Marie T O’Shea , Margo Wrigley, Jim Ryan, Brian Osborne, Jogin Thakore, Donal O Hanlon, Pearse Finegan, Claire Coll

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Functional exercise after total hip replacemen; The FEATHER project

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Functional exercise after total hip replacemen; The FEATHER project
Author: Brenda M Monaghan
Abstract
Background: At present, there is an insufficient evidence base to evaluate the effectiveness of physiotherapy following total hip replacement(THR)

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Chronic Disease in the Emergency Department: The weakest link in integrated care?

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Chronic Disease in the Emergency Department: The weakest link in integrated care?
Authors: Kelly Janssens , Tim McDonnell, Gerry McCarthy
Abstract
Objective: Chronic disease (CD) accounts for two-thirds of emergency medical admissions and approximate

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