Integrated care, Patient pathway
Definition of integrated care and or person-centred care.
Rationale for chosen patient pathway. Sum up the e-portfolio focus
Confidentiality statement
Introduction of patient-
Introduce the patient (ensure confidentiality) Include an analysis of the biological, psychological, and social needs of the patient. Bio-psychosocial frameworks that underpin effective, inclusive, and person-centred care
Discuss the pathophysiology related to chosen patient and changes in an individual’s health
Define integrated care. Explore integrated care, key evidence. National drivers- Who is leading integrated care.
What are the identified benefits and to whom? What are the strengths and weaknesses?
Patients Pathway- Integrated care pathway. Include a diagram of your patient’s integrated care pathway
Elements of the Pathway- treatment options medical and nursing interventions – Evidence, National guidelines, including rationale. National guidelines- NICE guidelines and evidenced based practice
Nursing and bio-psychosocial frameworks and tools that underpin effective, inclusive, and person-centred assessment, planning and evaluation of care. Identify bio-psychosocial frameworks. What was your role in patient journey? Person centred care
Discuss each aspect of your patient’s pathway- Role of MDT and integrated care services that your patient accessed, what was their role ? Integrate this into your discussions
Service improvement processes- Demonstrate your understanding of the research/ audit/ evaluation/ service improvement processes and their relevance to the delivery of high-quality care – relate to your patient’s integrated care pathway.
Evaluate the effectiveness of your patient’s integrated pathway- Evaluate the effectiveness of the integrated pathway for your chosen patient/ service user. Evaluate how integrated care benefitted/hindered the patient’s pathway /experience. (Strengths/weaknesses). Were there areas for improvement/recommendations.
Conclusion- Summarise the findings in your E-portfolio recommendations for practice. Do not introduce new ideas
References- Academic Harvard ARU