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Exploring the Role of Volunteer Organizations in Developing Italy’s Community-Based Care Model

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|Jul 2025

Figures & Tables

Table 1

Typology, method, role of interviewees, duration, and role description.

TYPEMETHODROLEDURATIONROLE DESCRIPTION
Healthcare ProviderSemi-structured InterviewsPrimary Care Director of the Piacenza LHA 160 minsCoordinates health promotion, assesses needs, aids the vulnerable, integrates care, and supports CHC-focused local planning.
Primary Care Director of the Piacenza LHA 2
OMCHC 1100 minsCoordinates the CHC’s operational plan, engaging volunteers and citizens, supporting monitoring, and managing stakeholder relations, logistics, and service operations.
OMCHC 2
OMCHC 3
OMCHC 4
OMCHC 5
OMCHC 6
Social Care ProviderSocial Services Director 190 minsCoordinates support measures for families, youth, and vulnerable groups, develops services for older adults and those with reduced autonomy, combats social exclusion, and collaborates with volunteers and the LHA in social-health planning.
Social Services Director 260 mins
Voluntary OrganizationsCC President 160 minsA citizen representative who monitors, supports, and proposes improvements to healthcare based on user-perceived quality.
CC President 2
Diabetic Association of Piacenza President60 minsCitizens and patients offering free support—informational, emotional, logistical, and practical—to others and their caregivers.
Focus GroupDiabetic Association of Piacenza120 mins
Association for Cerebral Stroke of Piacenza
Italian Red Cross of Piacenza
Italian Association for Organ Donation of Piacenza
Alzheimer Association of Piacenza
Italian Multiple Sclerosis Association of Piacenza
Association for Active Aging of Piacenza
Bone Marrow Donor Association of Piacenza
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Figure 1

CHCs in the province of Piacenza.

Table 2

Interactions and dynamics of community-based healthcare.

FROMVolunteer OrganizationsCommunity Health CentersCommunity
To
Volunteer OrganizationsEnrich the CHC with insights, resources, and community perspectives.Empower individuals and foster healthy behaviors and culture
Community Health CentersGain expertise, access community networks, and address health needs.Deliver accessible services, enhance well-being, and reduce disparities.
CommunityReinforce their importance, motivate engagement, and support health and social improvements.Drive demand, align services, and adapt strategies for improved health.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.7881 | Journal eISSN: 1568-4156
Language: English
Submitted on: Nov 17, 2023
Accepted on: Jun 24, 2025
Published on: Jul 2, 2025
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2025 Federico De Luca, Giuliana Costa, Cristina Masella, published by Ubiquity Press
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