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Applying Complexity Theory to a Hospital Complex Patient Care Program

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Increasingly, complexity science concepts are informing health care design and practice. The present paper describes the implementation of early complexity science principles in a Complex Care Program with the aim… Click to show full abstract

Increasingly, complexity science concepts are informing health care design and practice. The present paper describes the implementation of early complexity science principles in a Complex Care Program with the aim of strengthening the provision of integrated care. Grounded in cybernetic network theory, Stafford Beers Viable Systems Model [1] provided the guiding principles for the programs redesign. The Viable Systems Model with its broadly applicable principles [1], is now the conceptual model of information management in the program. Beers framework has enabled a relatively small number of clinicians to coordinate care for a large cohort of patients with significant clinical complexity, and a multitude of providers, in the community setting.

Keywords: complexity; care program; complexity theory; care; applying complexity

Journal Title: International Journal of Integrated Care
Year Published: 2021

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