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ArticlePrimary health care research & development2025

The experience of an innovative interdisciplinary model of primary care delivery in changing organizational dynamics: a grounded theory study.

Elisabetta Mezzalira, Jessica Longhini, Elisa Ambrosi, Giulia Marini, Luisa Saiani, Achille Di Falco, Chiara Leardini, Federica Canzan

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Elisabetta MezzaliraDepartment of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0486-0342
Jessica LonghiniDepartment of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4198-075X
Elisa AmbrosiDepartment of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Giulia MariniDepartment of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.ORCID 0009-0006-1012-4914
Luisa SaianiDepartment of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Achille Di FalcoAzienda ULSS 8 Berica, Regione del Veneto, Vicenza, Italy.
Chiara LeardiniDepartment of Business Administration, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Federica CanzanDepartment of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9927-6554

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Abstract

introductionChanging dynamics are pushing institutions to focus on care delivery innovation. To address the shortage of general practitioners (GPs), an Italian health district recently introduced a new primary care model called Primary Health Point (PHP) to provide primary integrated care to its population.

aimTo investigate the healthcare professionals' (HCPs) experience regarding the introduction of the PHP and to describe its process of care delivery.

methodsQualitative study design with a grounded theory approach and convenience sampling. Interviews were conducted using a semi structured guide to explore the experience of HCPs working at the PHP. The development of open coding was followed by the creation of categories. The analysis was conducted utilizing NVivo software.

resultsTwelve HCPs working at the PHP were interviewed and highlighted the model structure. The themes were

conclusionsThe PHP has been considered a possible alternative to the GP model by its end users. It addresses disease pathway coordination, referrals, and medication management, focusing on chronic and older adult populations. It features interdisciplinary workflows with rotating physicians and consistent family nurse support. Proactive monitoring and a focus on disease education benefit fragile patients.

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Models, OrganizationalPatient Care TeamPrimary Health CareAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelDelivery of Health Care, IntegratedFemaleGrounded TheoryGroup DynamicsHumansInterviews as TopicItalyMaleMiddle AgedOrganizational InnovationQualitative Research

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PMCPMC11883782

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