Table 1.
Hypothetical levels of integration in models of integrated care
| Factors | Linkage | Co-ordination | Full integration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jurisdictional boundaries | 0 | √ | √√ |
| Funding mechanism | 0 | √ | √√√ |
| Governance and management | 0 | √ | √√√ |
| Strategic planning | 0 | √√ | √√√ |
| Focus on continuum of care | √ | √√ | √√√ |
| Comprehensive service package | 0 | √√ | √√√ |
| Network relationships | √ | √√ | √√√ |
| Patient screening | √ | √√ | √√√ |
| Multidisciplinary assessment | 0 | √√ | √√√ |
| Care management | 0 | √√ | √√√ |
| Continuity of coverage and care | 0 | √ | √√√ |
| Primary care | 0 | √√ | √√√ |
| Teamwork | √ | √√ | √√√ |
| Information-sharing | √ | √√ | √√√ |
| System outcomes | 0 | √ | √√√ |