ICFHS researchers publish research on improvements in chronic condition management
Published on the 22 July 2025
Research led by ICFHS researcher, Dr Cathy O'Callaghan, explores health staff understanding and implementation of the Integrated Care for People with Chronic Conditions (ICPCC) program. This program aims to reduce preventable hospitalisations by coordinating care for people with complex chronic conditions, using both a hospitalisation risk prediction algorithm and professional referrals. The research shows strong support for person-centred care, with the algorithm helping identify high-risk patients but missing some people with growing needs, making clinician referrals valuable. Â