Abstract
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021.
Highlights
1- Frailty is a common syndrome affecting 25% of the population aged 70+ in Australia, equating to approximately 26,000 people residing in Northern Sydney
People living with frailty have 2-3 times the healthcare utilisation and poorer outcomes in hospital compared to their non-frail counterparts. 2- Sydney North Health Network is working collaboratively with Northern Sydney Local Health District, health professionals and consumers, to co-design and implement targeted interventions to identify and reduce frailty, avoid inappropriate hospital admissions and improve health outcomes for our elderly population
3-years. 6- Education and awareness events were implemented in both settings: - 82 LHD health professionals and 79 general practice and allied health professionals have participated to date
Summary
Integrating care for frail older people in Northern Sydney – an implementation journey. 1- Frailty is a common syndrome affecting 25% of the population aged 70+ in Australia, equating to approximately 26,000 people residing in Northern Sydney. People living with frailty have 2-3 times the healthcare utilisation and poorer outcomes in hospital compared to their non-frail counterparts.
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