Team-based care: Views from community health center staff |
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| Authors: | Kristi L Law Jeannine M Rowe |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Social Work, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, College of Letters and Science, USAlawk@uww.edu;3. Department of Social Work, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, College of Letters and Science, USA |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACTCommunity health centers (CHC) provide quality care for vulnerable patients, and a potentially contributing factor to this quality is the integration of a patient-centered medical home (PCMH). PCMH relies on a team-based approach, a principle in which social workers are trained and research examines in primary care environments. Less is known about team-based care in CHCs. An exploratory qualitative study with 14 CHC staff was conducted to examine the current state of team-based care and secondarily, to examine the role of social workers. Content analysis revealed four themes central to team-based care. Implications for CHCs and social workers are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | AND patient-centered medical homes community health centers team-based care |
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