What are the priorities for the future development of integrated care? A scoping review

Purpose “Integrated care” (IC) is an approach to health and social care delivery that aims prevent problems arising from fragmented systems. The collective content of the IC literature, whilst valuable, has become extensive wide-ranging such a degree knowing what most important in challenge. This study address this issue. Design/methodology/approach A scoping review was conducted using Arksey O'Malley's framework determine priority areas. Findings Twenty-one papers relevant research question were identified. These included studies many geographical regions, encompassing several designs range populations sample sizes. findings identified four areas should be considered when designing implementing models: (1) communication, (2) coordination, collaboration cooperation (CCC), (3) responsibility accountability (4) population approach. Multiple elements within these priorities, all which are ensuring successful sustained integration care. education, efficiency, patient centredness, safety, trust time. Originality/value study's bring clarity definition increasingly body work on topic IC. Future evaluate implementation priorities settings.