Journal article
PROCESS AND SYSTEMS: A systems approach to embedding group consultations in the NHS
Future healthcare journal, Vol.6(1), pp.8-16
02/2019
PMID: 31098579
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Abstract
Group consultations are an important care option that is -starting to gain traction in the USA and Australia. This review summarises the likely benefits accruing from a systems -approach to implementing group consultations widely in the NHS and other socialised healthcare systems. Existing evidence is mapped to five distinct systems approaches: (1) development; (2) different age groups; (3) patient-centred pathway of care; (4) NHS system changes; and (5) education. Implications are discussed for patients and staff, who both benefit from group consultations once embedded; ranging from improved access and efficiency to more enjoyable multidisciplinary team working, improved resource management, and maintained/better outcomes. Moreover, even patients who don't attend group consultations can benefit from system effects of long-term implementation. Changing behaviour and health systems is challenging, but change requires systematic experimentation and documentation of evidence. We conclude that group consultations have unique potential for delivering system-wide benefits across the NHS.
Details
- Title
- PROCESS AND SYSTEMS: A systems approach to embedding group consultations in the NHS
- Creators
- Tania Jones - Newcastle UniversityAra Darzi - Imperial College LondonGarry Egger - Southern Cross UniversityJeannette Ickovics - Yale UniversityEd Noffsinger - San Francisco, USAKamalini Ramdas - London Business SchoolJohn Stevens - Southern Cross UniversityMarianne Sumego - Cleveland ClinicFraser Birrell - Newcastle University
- Publication Details
- Future healthcare journal, Vol.6(1), pp.8-16
- Publisher
- Royal College of Physicians
- Grant note
- MR/P020941/1 / Medical Research Council
- Identifiers
- 991013067591002368
- Copyright
- © Royal College of Physicians 2019. All rights reserved.
- Academic Unit
- National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article