An Expanded Theoretical Framework of Care Coordination Across Transitions in Care Settings. Issue 3 (July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Radwin, Laurel E.; Castonguay, Denise; Keenan, Carolyn B.; Hermann, Cherice
• Is Part Of: Journal of nursing care quality. Volume 31:Issue 3(2016:Jul./Sep.)
• Publication Date: 2016-07
• Subjects: care coordination -- continuity of care -- patient-centered care -- theoretical framework -- transitions; Nursing -- Standards -- Periodicals; Nursing audit -- Periodicals; Health facilities -- Safety measures -- Periodicals; Nurse administrators -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000165
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1057-3631

Abstract

Abstract : For many patients, high-quality, patient-centered, and cost-effective health care requires coordination among multiple clinicians and settings. Ensuring optimal care coordination requires a clear understanding of how clinician activities and continuity during transitions affect patient-centeredness and quality outcomes. This article describes an expanded theoretical framework to better understand care coordination. The framework provides clear articulation of concepts. Examples are provided of ways to measure the concepts.