We found that integrated care for children with CCNs refers to highly specialised individualised care within or across services, that is co-produced by interdisciplinary teams, families, and children, supported by digital health technologies.Ĭonclusion: Given the variation in terms of study design, outcomes, and patient populations this paper highlights the need for further research into methods to measure integrated care.Ĭhildren with complex care needs (CCNs) have a dynamic and individual set of care needs that can only be addressed through long-term and ongoing support delivered by a range of different health and social care providers across diverse sectors. An evolutionary concept analysis was conducted to clarify how integrated care for children with CCNs is defined within current literature. Furthermore, it is often unclear how integrated care can be delivered to children with CCNs, therefore reinforcing the need for further clarification on how to define integrated care. There are many definitions and frameworks that support integrated care, but there is a lack of conceptual clarity around the term. Integrated care is viewed as a key component of care delivery for children with CCNs, as it promotes the integration of healthcare systems to provide family and child-centred care across the entire health spectrum.

Children with complex care needs (CCNs) are in need of improved access to healthcare services, communication, and support from healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care is delivered to meet their needs.

Day Care Days by Mary Brigid Barrett