Title: An evaluation of integrated care pathways with respect to quality care in children with asthmatic attack Introduction An integrated care pathway determines locally agreed, multidisciplinary practice based on guidelines and evidence where available, for a specific patient/client group. It forms all or part of the clinical record, documents the care given and facilitates the evaluation of outcomes for continuous quality improvement.
The fundamental principle of ICPs is to make explicit the most appropriate care for a patient group, based on the available evidence and a consensus of best practice. Elements of ICP: Patient groups-for monitoring, Elective surgery, Emergency Scope- resourceful, cost-effective, caters to local needs, gives room for independent decision and self-audit, improve as needs change Multidisciplinary collaboration Sequential and appropriate care Patient-focused…
