Skill-mix Innovation, Effectiveness and Implementation: Improving Primary and Chronic Care

Skill-mix innovations are essential for improving healthcare quality and efficiency, and this book provides an overview of evidence and lessons for implementation across multiple countries. It focuses on six core segments of health systems and analyzes the roles of educational systems, workforce planning, and policy, and financing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 09 June 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive systemic analysis delves into the realm of health workforce skill-mix innovations, offering a comprehensive overview of the evidence and insights applicable across diverse countries. The authors specifically focus on six critical components of health systems: health promotion and prevention, acute care, chronic care, long-term and palliative care, as well as access for vulnerable groups and individuals residing in underserved areas. Furthermore, the book explores the roles of educational systems, workforce planning, and policy frameworks within individual countries' healthcare organizations from a cross-country perspective. While implementing skill-mix changes may encounter challenges and resistance from stakeholders, this insightful resource aids in identifying strategies to navigate the process effectively. Ultimately, the authors aim to identify the existing skill-mix innovations, determine their potential benefits for various stakeholders, and provide guidance on how these changes can be successfully integrated into health systems. Published as part of Cambridge's European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies series, this Open Access title represents a valuable contribution to the field.

Weight: 545g
ISBN-13: 9781009013758