Esther Suter
Biographic Data
| ID | 1252658 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Esther Suter |
| GIVEN NAMES | Esther |
| FAMILY NAME | Suter |
| SIGNATURE | SUTER E |
| AFFILIATIONS | Alberta Health Services |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6198-2667 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 43 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Integrated People-Centred Care in Canada – Policies, Standards, and Implementation Tools to Improve Outcomes
Implementing integration strategies requires that we create and sustain a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Key lessons from the development process focused on the importance of co-design, embedding people-centred practices throughout the standard, formal yet iterative methodology inclusive of broad consultation, clear accountability for both policy makers and system partners, tools that support action and can be adapted to local co…
Using etechnology to create quality care for seniors
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)
Indicators and Measurement Tools for Health Systems Integration
Continued progress towards integrated care depends on our ability to evaluate the success of strategies across different levels and context. This study has identified 114 tools that measure integrated care across 16 domains, supporting efforts towards a unified measurement framework
Measuring intersectoral collaboration in a health care setting
Introduction: The importance of integration across the continuum of care is not limited to the health care sector. Coordinating client care between sectors and including supportive services such as education and social services is considered an essential part of building a fully integrated health system. Building on previous integration research, this study is a part of a comprehensive systematic review focused on identifying indicator and measur…
Results of a knowledge synthesis identifying indicator domains and measures of health system integration
Introduction: Health systems integration is a cornerstone for health system reform enhancing quality of care and health outcomes. Health systems planners invest significant resources to create fully integrated health systems. However, impacts of these efforts are difficult to determine due to the lack of well-defined indicators and tools to measure progress towards integration. The goal of this study was to identify indicator domains and measurem…
Indicators and measurement tools for health systems integration
Background: Health systems integration continues to be an important mechanism to enhance quality of care and improve health outcomes. In a prior study (Suter et al, 2009), we identified 10 key principles that need to be considered for successful health systems integration. The principles include: 1) comprehensive services, 2) patient focus, 3) geographic coverage and rostering, 4) standardized care delivery through interprofessional teams, 5) per…
Workforce utilization in three continuing care facilities
The recent commitment to investment in continuing care services demands a sound grasp of workforce utilization in continuing care facilities. This article examines workforce utilization in continuing care as a key component of effective service delivery. We used a case study design with three continuing care facilities in Alberta, Canada. Data were collected over one year through interviews, group discussions and observations. The data revealed w…
Use of a knowledge synthesis by decision makers and planners to facilitate system level integration in a large Canadian provincial health authority
The current project demonstrates that decision makers and planners will effectively use a knowledge synthesis if it is timely, relevant and accessible. The information can be applied at strategic and operations levels. Attention needs to be paid to include more information on implementation strategies and processes. Including knowledge users in identifying research questions will increase information uptake
Health systems integration
Healthcare is likely too complex for a one-size-fits-all integration solution. It is important for decision makers and planners to choose a set of complementary models, structures and processes to create an integrated health system that fits the needs of the population across the continuum of care. However, in order to have evidence available, decision makers and planners should include evaluation for accountability purposes and to ensure a bette…
Health systems integration
Healthcare is likely too complex for a one-size-fits-all integration solution. It is important for decision makers and planners to choose a set of complementary models, structures and processes to create an integrated health system that fits the needs of the population across the continuum of care. However, in order to have evidence available, decision makers and planners should include evaluation for accountability purposes and to ensure a bette…
Integrated People-Centred Care in Canada – Policies, Standards, and Implementation Tools to Improve Outcomes
Implementing integration strategies requires that we create and sustain a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Key lessons from the development process focused on the importance of co-design, embedding people-centred practices throughout the standard, formal yet iterative methodology inclusive of broad consultation, clear accountability for both policy makers and system partners, tools that support action and can be adapted to local co…
Indicators and Measurement Tools for Health Systems Integration
Continued progress towards integrated care depends on our ability to evaluate the success of strategies across different levels and context. This study has identified 114 tools that measure integrated care across 16 domains, supporting efforts towards a unified measurement framework
Use of a knowledge synthesis by decision makers and planners to facilitate system level integration in a large Canadian provincial health authority
The current project demonstrates that decision makers and planners will effectively use a knowledge synthesis if it is timely, relevant and accessible. The information can be applied at strategic and operations levels. Attention needs to be paid to include more information on implementation strategies and processes. Including knowledge users in identifying research questions will increase information uptake
Health systems integration
Healthcare is likely too complex for a one-size-fits-all integration solution. It is important for decision makers and planners to choose a set of complementary models, structures and processes to create an integrated health system that fits the needs of the population across the continuum of care. However, in order to have evidence available, decision makers and planners should include evaluation for accountability purposes and to ensure a bette…
Use of a knowledge synthesis by decision makers and planners to facilitate system level integration in a large Canadian provincial health authority
The current project demonstrates that decision makers and planners will effectively use a knowledge synthesis if it is timely, relevant and accessible. The information can be applied at strategic and operations levels. Attention needs to be paid to include more information on implementation strategies and processes. Including knowledge users in identifying research questions will increase information uptake
Workforce utilization in three continuing care facilities
The recent commitment to investment in continuing care services demands a sound grasp of workforce utilization in continuing care facilities. This article examines workforce utilization in continuing care as a key component of effective service delivery. We used a case study design with three continuing care facilities in Alberta, Canada. Data were collected over one year through interviews, group discussions and observations. The data revealed w…
Indicators and measurement tools for health systems integration
Background: Health systems integration continues to be an important mechanism to enhance quality of care and improve health outcomes. In a prior study (Suter et al, 2009), we identified 10 key principles that need to be considered for successful health systems integration. The principles include: 1) comprehensive services, 2) patient focus, 3) geographic coverage and rostering, 4) standardized care delivery through interprofessional teams, 5) per…
Measuring intersectoral collaboration in a health care setting
Introduction: The importance of integration across the continuum of care is not limited to the health care sector. Coordinating client care between sectors and including supportive services such as education and social services is considered an essential part of building a fully integrated health system. Building on previous integration research, this study is a part of a comprehensive systematic review focused on identifying indicator and measur…
Results of a knowledge synthesis identifying indicator domains and measures of health system integration
Introduction: Health systems integration is a cornerstone for health system reform enhancing quality of care and health outcomes. Health systems planners invest significant resources to create fully integrated health systems. However, impacts of these efforts are difficult to determine due to the lack of well-defined indicators and tools to measure progress towards integration. The goal of this study was to identify indicator domains and measurem…
Using etechnology to create quality care for seniors
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)
Indicators and Measurement Tools for Health Systems Integration
Continued progress towards integrated care depends on our ability to evaluate the success of strategies across different levels and context. This study has identified 114 tools that measure integrated care across 16 domains, supporting efforts towards a unified measurement framework
Integrated People-Centred Care in Canada – Policies, Standards, and Implementation Tools to Improve Outcomes
Implementing integration strategies requires that we create and sustain a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Key lessons from the development process focused on the importance of co-design, embedding people-centred practices throughout the standard, formal yet iterative methodology inclusive of broad consultation, clear accountability for both policy makers and system partners, tools that support action and can be adapted to local co…
Business (7 works) · Computer Science (7 works) · Health care (7 works) · Interprofessional Education and Collaboration (7 works) · Political science (7 works) · Integrated care (6 works) · Process management (6 works) · Knowledge management (5 works) · Engineering (4 works) · Primary Care and Health Outcomes (4 works)