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August 19, 2025International Journal of Integrated CareOpen Access

Co-creating the conditions to advance integrated care: Insights from UHNs five year journey in Toronto

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MCMelissa ChangSIShiran Isaacksz

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Overview

Observational analysis highlights improved patient outcomes in Toronto's healthcare system, suggesting benefits of integrated care and community partnerships.

Key Points

  • Emergency department visits and surgical backlogs reduced, showing substantial improvement in patient outcomes and health system capacity.
  • A collective impact strategy engaged patients and care partners, creating a collaborative approach to address care coordination issues in one of Canada's largest cities.
  • Implementation of an integrated care model focused on leveraging diverse voices for incremental solutions, enhancing participation across communities and healthcare providers.
  • Future initiatives include developing a digital platform and community-led programs to better address the social determinants of health.

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Chang et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af408ecf1dd9ea359ec101https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.nacic24039
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