Integration of Care in Hospital Management: Impact on the Quality and Efficiency of Health Services
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: This study analyzes the impact of care integration in hospital management on the quality and efficiency of health services. Through a systematic literature review of the past five years, 24 relevant studies were selected, addressing different aspects of care integration. The results indicate that care integration is associated with reduced hospital readmission rates, improved patient clinical outcomes, and increased patient satisfaction. Additionally, integration contributes to the operational efficiency of hospitals by reducing wait times for exams and consultations, optimizing the use of hospital resources, and lowering operational costs. Despite the benefits, implementation faces significant challenges such as resistance to change by healthcare professionals and the need for investments in technological infrastructure. Practical recommendations include investing in information and communication technologies, training healthcare professionals, developing integrated protocols, and public policies that encourage care integration. This study highlights the importance of care integration as an effective strategy to improve the quality and efficiency of health services.
Source: Health and Society
Authors: Alexsandro Narciso de Oliveira, Maria Helena Brizido Marinho Barreto, Diely Aparecida de Oliveira Soares, Juliana Marques de Souza, Ana Maria Leonel de Bruyn, Cléber Severino Santana, Fábio Caxico de Abreu Júnior, Anne Louise de Bruyn
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4416679692