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Central intake to improve access to physiotherapy for children with complex needs: a mixed methods case report.
The researchers evaluated the process and impact of implementing a central intake system, using pediatric physiotherapy as a case example. They found that central intake implementation achieved the intended outcomes of streamlining processes and improving transparency and access to pediatric physiotherapy for families of children with complex needs. They recommended future research to build on this single discipline case study approach.
AHRQ-funded; HS016657.
Citation: Wittmeier KD, Restall G, Mulder K .
Central intake to improve access to physiotherapy for children with complex needs: a mixed methods case report.
BMC Health Serv Res 2016 Aug 31;16:455. doi: 10.1186/s12913-016-1700-3.
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Keywords: Access to Care, Children/Adolescents, Care Coordination, Patient Experience, Children/Adolescents