Table 1.
Six Dimensions of the Rainbow Model for Integrated Care (Valentijn et al., 2013).
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DIMENSION | DEFINITION |
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System integration (Macro level) |
Rules, policies, and structures that promote delivery of holistic healthcare putting individuals’ needs at the center. |
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Organizational integration (Meso level) |
Inter-organizational relationships (e.g., contracting, strategic alliances, knowledge networks) to deliver comprehensive services to a defined population. |
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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. |
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Clinical integration (Micro level) |
Coordination and delivery of person-focused care within a single setting and a single process across disciplines. |
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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. |
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Normative integration (Across levels) |
Development and maintenance of common mission, vision, values and culture between professionals, groups, and organizations. |
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