RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 How can the principles of complexity science be applied to improve the coordination of care for complex pediatric patients?
JF Quality and Safety in Health Care
JO Qual Saf Health Care
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP 85
OP 88
DO 10.1136/qshc.2005.014605
VO 15
IS 2
A1 A G Matlow
A1 J G Wright
A1 B Zimmerman
A1 K Thomson
A1 M Valente
YR 2006
UL http://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/15/2/85.abstract
AB Clinical and technological advances in medicine have resulted in more patients requiring multidisciplinary care and coordination of services. This is particularly challenging in pediatrics, given the dependency of children. Coordination of care is a key ingredient of quality care; when suboptimal, clinical outcomes and satisfaction can suffer. In this article we view coordination of care through the lens of complexity science in an effort to find new solutions to this healthcare challenge.