Table 3.

Well-managed configuration testable prediction

Regarding PCCNs’ decisional needs of the ‘prioritization’ and ‘use of services’ types, positive outcomes seem more likely when three conditions are met: (a) sufficient information is shared, understood and acted upon by PCCNs, their caregivers and all involved practitioners [satisfactory patient-practitioner communication and coordination between practitioners in primary care and other health and social care services], (b) all inter-related decision-making processes are based on PCCNs’ and caregivers’ trust in their partnership with practitioners during every clinical encounter, and are centered on PCCN’s values and preferences, and (c) appropriate PCCN-oriented tools, strategies, or programs are used to reduce the complexity of the inter-related decision-making processes, and care needs.