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. 2023 Dec 6;23(4):15. doi: 10.5334/ijic.7579

Table 1.

Six Dimensions of the Rainbow Model for Integrated Care (Valentijn et al., 2013).


DIMENSION DEFINITION

System integration
(Macro level)
Rules, policies, and structures that promote delivery of holistic healthcare putting individuals’ needs at the center.

Organizational integration
(Meso level)
Inter-organizational relationships (e.g., contracting, strategic alliances, knowledge networks) to deliver comprehensive services to a defined population.

Professional integration
(Meso level)
Inter-professional partnerships (between or within organizations) based on shared roles, responsibilities and accountability to deliver a comprehensive continuum of care to a defined population.

Clinical integration
(Micro level)
Coordination and delivery of person-focused care within a single setting and a single process across disciplines.

Functional integration
(Across levels)
Key support functions and activities (e.g., financial, management and information systems) to coordinate and support accountability and decision-making between organizations and professionals.

Normative integration
(Across levels)
Development and maintenance of common mission, vision, values and culture between professionals, groups, and organizations.