Integrated care in the management of chronic diseases: an Italian perspective.

Descripción:
This letter provides a view on the issue of the organizational model of Primary Care Groups (PCGs), which represent a best practice in continuity and appropriateness of care for chronic patients.

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Stefani I, Scolari F, Croce D, Mazzone A. Integrated care in the management of chronic diseases: an Italian perspective. Eur J Intern Med. 2016 Dec;36:e9-e10. Available at: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0953620516301820

Our analysis aimed at estimating the impact of PCGs introduction in terms of efficiency and effectiveness. The results of our study showed a better performance of PCGs compared with the other General Practitioners of Local Health Authority Milano 1, supporting the conclusion that good care cannot be delivered without good organization of care.

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