A Conceptual Model of the Role of Complexity in the Care of Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions

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• Personal Author:
  Fischer H ; Fraser JR ; Grembowski D ; Johnson KE ; LeRoy L ; Miller D ; Moore SL ; Ricciardi R ; Schaefer J ; Tai-Seale M
• Corporate Authors:
  Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Multiple Chronic Conditions Research Network
• Description:
  Background: Effective healthcare for people with multiple chronic conditions (MCC) is a US priority, but the inherent complexity makes both research and delivery of care particularly challenging. As part of AHRQ Multiple Chronic Conditions Research Network (MCCRN) efforts, the Network developed a conceptual model to guide research in this area. Objective: To synthesize methodological and topical issues relevant to MCC patient care into a framework that can improve the delivery of care and advance future research about caring for patients with MCC. Methods: The Network synthesized essential constructs for MCC research identified from roundtable discussion, input from expert advisors, and previously published models. Results: The AHRQ MCCRN conceptual model defines complexity as the gap between patient needs and healthcare services, taking into account both the multiple considerations that affect the needs of MCC patients, as well as the contextual factors that influence service delivery. The model reframes processes and outcomes to include not only clinical care quality and experience, but also patient health, well being, and quality of life. The single-condition paradigm for treating needs one-by-one falls apart and highlights the need for care systems to address dynamic patient needs. Conclusions: Defining complexity in terms of the misalignment between patient needs and services offers new insights in how to research and develop solutions to patient care needs. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Chronic Disease Occupational Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: Chronic Disease Chronic Diseases Clinical Techniques Health Care Healthcare Delivery Quality Of Life Theoretical Models
• ISSN:
  0025-7079
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  California ; Colorado ; Maryland ; Massachusetts ; OSHA Region 1 ; OSHA Region 10 ; OSHA Region 3 ; OSHA Region 8 ; OSHA Region 9 ; Washington
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  52
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20056511
• Citation:
  Med Care 2014 Mar; 52(Suppl 3):S7-S14
• Contact Point Address:
  Karin E. Johnson, PhD, MacColl Center for Healthcare Innovation, Group Health Research Institute, 1730 Minor Ave, Suite 1600, Seattle, WA 98101
• Email:
  johnson.ke@ghc.org
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2014
• Performing Organization:
  University of Washington
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Medical Care
• Supplement:
  Supplement 3
• End Date:
  20250630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/214109/cdc_214109_DS1.pdf
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