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Conceptualising an integrated practice unit for treating patients with atrial fibrillation
| Resumo: | This study explored the potential of the Integrated Practice Unit (IPU) model for managing atrial fibrillation (AF), a chronic cardiac condition associated with high morbidity and mortality. This research draws on a comprehensive literature review, exploratory interviews with healthcare professionals involved in AF care, and a quantitative survey. These findings highlight the limitations of the current care model, identifying issues such as care fragmentation, lack of coordination, and challenges in treatment adherence. This study proposes that implementing an IPU for AF could improve care coordination, enhance patient adherence, and ultimately lead to better clinical outcomes. However, challenges, such as resource limitations and the need for organizational support, are acknowledged. The study concludes with recommendations for future research and practice, suggesting that adopting IPUs could offer a more patient-centred, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to managing AF. |
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| Autores principais: | Laranjo, Sérgio Miguel Matoso |
| Assunto: | Atrial fibrillation Integrated Practice Unit Integrated healthcare Chronic disease management Treatment adherence Fibrilhação auricular Unidade de Prática Integrada Cuidados de saúde integrados Gestão de doenças crónicas Adesão ao tratamento |
| Ano: | 2024 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | dissertação de mestrado |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | ISCTE |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Repositório ISCTE |
| Resumo: | This study explored the potential of the Integrated Practice Unit (IPU) model for managing atrial fibrillation (AF), a chronic cardiac condition associated with high morbidity and mortality. This research draws on a comprehensive literature review, exploratory interviews with healthcare professionals involved in AF care, and a quantitative survey. These findings highlight the limitations of the current care model, identifying issues such as care fragmentation, lack of coordination, and challenges in treatment adherence. This study proposes that implementing an IPU for AF could improve care coordination, enhance patient adherence, and ultimately lead to better clinical outcomes. However, challenges, such as resource limitations and the need for organizational support, are acknowledged. The study concludes with recommendations for future research and practice, suggesting that adopting IPUs could offer a more patient-centred, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to managing AF. |
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