A methodological framework for evaluating transitions in acute care services in the Netherlands to achieve Triple Aim

BMC Research Notes, vol. 15, pp. 296

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The accessibility of acute care services is currently under pressure, and one way to improve services is better integration. Adequate methodology will be required to provide for a clear and accessible evaluation of the various intervention initiatives. The aim of this paper is to develop and propose a Population Health Management(PHM) methodology framework for evaluation of transitions in acute care services. RESULTS: Our methodological framework is developed from several concepts found in literature, including Triple Aim, integrated care and PHM, and includes continuous monitoring of results at both project and population levels. It is based on a broad view of health rather than focusing on a specific illness and facilitates the evaluation of various intervention initiatives in acute care services in the Netherlands and distinctly explains every step of the evaluation process and can be applied to a heterogeneous group of patients.

Authors 4

1. Rosa Naomi Minderhout corresponding Aachen Department of Public Health and Primary Care/HealthCampus The Hague

   Leiden University · Leiden University Medical Center

   Affiliation as printed

   Department of Public Health and Primary Care/HealthCampus The Hague, Leiden University Medical Centre, Turfmarkt 99, 5thflourflour, 2511 DP, The Hague, the Netherlands. r.n.minderhout@lumc.nl

   Department of Public Health and Primary Care/HealthCampus The Hague, Leiden University Medical Centre, Turfmarkt 99, 5thflourflour, 2511 DP, The Hague, the Netherlands

2. Mattijs Everard Numans Aachen Department of Public Health and Primary Care/HealthCampus The Hague

   Leiden University · Leiden University Medical Center

   Affiliation as printed

   Department of Public Health and Primary Care/HealthCampus The Hague, Leiden University Medical Centre, Turfmarkt 99, 5thflourflour, 2511 DP, The Hague, the Netherlands

3. Hedwig M. M. Vos Aachen Department of Public Health and Primary Care/HealthCampus The Hague

   Leiden University · Leiden University Medical Center

   Affiliation as printed

   Department of Public Health and Primary Care/HealthCampus The Hague, Leiden University Medical Centre, Turfmarkt 99, 5thflourflour, 2511 DP, The Hague, the Netherlands

4. Marc Abraham Bruijnzeels Aachen Department of Public Health and Primary Care/HealthCampus The Hague

   Leiden University · Leiden University Medical Center

   Affiliation as printed

   Department of Public Health and Primary Care/HealthCampus The Hague, Leiden University Medical Centre, Turfmarkt 99, 5thflourflour, 2511 DP, The Hague, the Netherlands