Table 4.

Comparison of integration elements at the structure, process of care and Integrated elements in the Blended model.

ELEMENTS THAT FACILITATE INTEGRATION AT THE STRUCTURAL LEVEL IN THE OPCS	ELEMENTS THAT FACILITATE INTEGRATION AT THE PROCESS OF CARE LEVEL IN THE OPCS	ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR AN INTEGRATED PC SYSTEM IN THE BLENDED MODEL
Standardised implementation model	PC implementation model	Standard implementation model
Multidisciplinary teams	Inclusive multidisciplinary team and	Multidisciplinary team
Shared information system	Shared information system	Shared information system
Training/education	Education and training	Specialized education and training
Standardised screening tool	PC standard screening tool	Screening tool for identifying patients
Patient-centered care	Patient-centred care	Patient-centred care
Policies and Leadership	Supportive policies and leadership	Supportive leadership and policies
PC system cost-efficiency	Specialised PC for cost-efficiency	PC specialized cost-efficiency
	Continuity of care in the PC system	Continuity of care
	Professionals’ collaboration	Collaboration
	Motivated PC professionals	Motivated professionals
	Early PC patient detection and intervention	Early PC patient detection
	PC case management	Case management
	Resources, professionals and services	Funding and Resources
	PC specialised intermediate care	Empowered patient
		Social Services
		Community involvement
		New Integrated PC support team