Integration of Health Services Delivery for the Elderly within the Existing Structu

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Evidence BriefSDG 3: Good Health2020Uganda

Integration of Health Services Delivery for the Elderly within the Existing Structu

Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis (ACRES)DRRES-47

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ACRES (2020) Integration of Health Services Delivery for the Elderly within the Existing Structures; A Rapid Response Brief. Kampala: The Center For Rapid Evidence Synthesis

Summary

Background: The Ministry of Health is drafting a policy that aims at integrating health services delivery for people above 60 years within the existing delivery structures in Uganda. Findings: Integration can take place at the clinical, service, functional and organisational levels. Several models have been implemented broadly categorised into individual models, group and disease-specific models, and population-based models. There is no one-size-fits-all model. Conclusion: The chosen model of implementation must be country-led and context-specific, leveraging available facilitators while addressing potential barriers.

Topics

Non-Communicable DiseasesManagement of NCDsNon-Communicable Diseases > Prevention and Early Detection of NCDsNon-Communicable Diseases > Management of NCDsAddressing Barriers for Accessible Healthcare > Expanding access to care across all service tiersImprovements in the quality of care > Clinical Governance SystemsHuman Resources For Health > Skill Mix & DistributionLeadership & Governance > Policy & Regulatory FrameworksHealth Information, Innovation & Research > Evidence-Based Policy MakingCross-sectoral Issues > Wellness and ageing