A scoping review of innovations that promote interprofessional collaboration (IPC) in primary care for older adults living with age-related chronic disease in rural areas
Scoping review identifies innovations that enhance interprofessional collaboration in primary care for older adults, suggesting gaps and future research directions.
Key Points
Most innovations improved care for older adults with chronic diseases, particularly in rural areas, addressing significant health care challenges.
Key themes included enhanced access, earlier management, and improved support for conditions like diabetes, dementia, and hypertension.
A systematic review evaluated 38 studies, highlighting both benefits and limitations of current interprofessional collaboration efforts in primary care.
Future research gaps include limited studies on age-related chronic diseases beyond diabetes, dementia, and hypertension, and the need for RCTs.