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August 19, 2025International Journal of Integrated CareOpen Access

Needs-based care coordination: Integrating care for children living with medical complexity and neurodevelopmental disorders

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DMDércia MaterulaJZJennifer ZwickerGCGenevieve Currie

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Overview

Exploratory study reveals unmet needs of families caring for children with medical complexity, suggesting improved care integration.

Key Points

  • Families with children experiencing neurodevelopmental disorders face significant challenges accessing integrated care services, impacting their quality of life.
  • Caregivers reported high unmet needs due to fragmented healthcare systems, contributing to emotional and financial strain.
  • The study employed mixed methods to gather insights from 67 caregivers, including semi-structured interviews, focusing on their experiences and needs.
  • Findings support a shift toward needs-based care coordination models to enhance support and quality of life for families with children having medical complexities.

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Materula et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af408ecf1dd9ea359ec094https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.nacic24118
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