Table 1
Summary of data collection.
| Data collection method | Used for information on |
|---|---|
| 1. Documents: programme reports and journal articles | Context, intervention, payment model, impact |
| 2. PDSA-cycle documents | Barriers and facilitators |
| 3. Semi-structured interviews | Intervention, payment model, barriers and facilitators |
Figure 1
Timeline with the history of Embrace.
Table 2
The Embrace payment model in the province of Groningen (since 2015): who pays for what?
| Programme elements | Reimbursed by | Covered by |
|---|---|---|
| Elderly Care Teams, yearly screening, multi-disciplinary patient health records, self-management support and prevention programme | Health insurer | Innovation reimbursement granted by Dutch Healthcare Authority (2014–2017) |
| Case management for frail older adults provided by social workers, self-management support and prevention programme and community care activities | Municipalities | Social Support Act (WMO) |
| Case management for older adults with complex care needs provided by district nurses and GP practices | Health insurer | Health Insurance Act (Zvw) |
| Medical case management provided by Elderly Care physicians and general practitioners | Regional procurement offices | Long-Term Care Act (WLZ) |