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August 19, 2025International Journal of Integrated CareOpen Access

Coordinating rural healthcare to support whole families caring for children with medical complexity

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AGAnne S. De GrootKHKaren HutchinsonRLRaghu Lingam

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Overview

Qualitative research demonstrates enhanced care coordination for families with children with medical complexity in rural areas, highlighting significant relational benefits.

Key Points

  • Improved coordination of care enhances access to healthcare services for children with medical complexity, benefiting whole families.
  • Families face significant travel burdens for specialist healthcare, with mothers often traveling hundreds of kilometers, affecting their wellbeing.
  • Assessment of a rural paediatric care coordination program involved interviews with family members, generating rich qualitative data.
  • Effective care coordination reduces family disruptions and supports relationships, indicating the need for integrated healthcare strategies.

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Groot et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af408ecf1dd9ea359ec0a5https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.nacic24049
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