The Impact of Integrated Care Models on Patient Satisfaction and Health Outcomes

Abstract

Integrated care models are healthcare delivery approaches designed to provide seamless, coordinated, and patient-centered care. These models emphasize collaboration among various healthcare providers, including primary care physicians, specialists, nurses, and allied health professionals, to ensure that patients receive comprehensive services across the continuum of care (John et al .,2020). The core principle of integrated care is to break down silos in healthcare delivery, fostering communication and coordination between different providers and settings. Integrated care models aim to improve patient outcomes, enhance satisfaction, and reduce inefficiencies, such as duplication of services or gaps in care. By focusing on the whole person rather than isolated medical conditions, integrated care ensures that physical, mental, and social health needs are addressed in a holistic manner (Eamranond et al .,2022).