A categorisation of problems and solutions to improve patient referrals from primary to specialty care
J Greenwood-Lee, L Jewett, L Woodhouse… - BMC health services …, 2018 - Springer
Background Improving access to specialty care has been identified as a critical issue in the
delivery of health services, especially given an increasing burden of chronic disease …
delivery of health services, especially given an increasing burden of chronic disease …
What is the influence of single-entry models on access to elective surgical procedures? A systematic review
Z Damani, B Conner-Spady, T Nash, HT Stelfox… - BMJ open, 2017 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Background Single-entry models (SEMs) for the management of patients awaiting elective
surgical services are designed to increase access and flow through the system of care. We …
surgical services are designed to increase access and flow through the system of care. We …
[HTML][HTML] How the design and implementation of centralized waiting lists influence their use and effect on access to healthcare-A realist review
Context Many health systems have centralized waiting lists (CWLs), but there is limited
evidence on CWL effectiveness and how to design and implement them. Aim To understand …
evidence on CWL effectiveness and how to design and implement them. Aim To understand …
Area deprivation and attachment to a general practitioner through centralized waiting lists: a cross-sectional study in Quebec, Canada
MA Smithman, A Brousselle, N Touati, A Boivin… - International journal for …, 2018 - Springer
Background Access to primary healthcare is an important social determinant of health and
having a regular general practitioner (GP) has been shown to improve access. In Canada …
having a regular general practitioner (GP) has been shown to improve access. In Canada …
Development of key performance indicators to evaluate centralized intake for patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Introduction Centralized intake is integral to healthcare systems to support timely access to
appropriate health services. The aim of this study was to develop key performance indicators …
appropriate health services. The aim of this study was to develop key performance indicators …
Effects of a single-entry intake system on access to outpatient visits to specialist physicians and allied health professionals: a systematic review
M Milakovic, AM Corrado, M Tadrous… - … Open Access Journal, 2021 - cmajopen.ca
Background: Canada lags behind other countries with respect to wait times for specialist
physician and allied health professional consultations. We conducted a systematic review to …
physician and allied health professional consultations. We conducted a systematic review to …
Improving the quality of care with a single-entry model of referral for total joint replacement: a preimplementation/postimplementation evaluation
Z Damani, E Bohm, H Quan, T Noseworthy… - BMJ open, 2019 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives We assessed:(1) waiting time variation among surgeons;(2) proportion of patients
receiving surgery within benchmark and (3) influence of the Winnipeg Central Intake Service …
receiving surgery within benchmark and (3) influence of the Winnipeg Central Intake Service …
Perceptions of Ontario health system leaders on single-entry models for managing the COVID-19 elective surgery backlog: an interpretive descriptive study
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing challenges with
respect to access to elective surgery across Canada, and a single-entry model (SEM) …
respect to access to elective surgery across Canada, and a single-entry model (SEM) …
Insights from the design and implementation of a single-entry model of referral for total joint replacement surgery: critical success factors and unanticipated …
Z Damani, G MacKean, E Bohm, T Noseworthy… - Health Policy, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Single-entry models (SEMs) in healthcare allow patients to see the
next-available provider and have been shown to improve waiting times, access and patient …
next-available provider and have been shown to improve waiting times, access and patient …
Central intake to improve access to physiotherapy for children with complex needs: a mixed methods case report
KDM Wittmeier, G Restall, K Mulder, B Dufault… - BMC Health Services …, 2016 - Springer
Background Children with complex needs can face barriers to system access and navigation
related to their need for multiple services and healthcare providers. Central intake for …
related to their need for multiple services and healthcare providers. Central intake for …