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Table 1 Characteristics of the Embrace profiles

From: Embrace, a model for integrated elderly care: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness regarding patient outcomes, service use, costs, and quality of care

 

Robust profile

Frail profile

Complex care needs profile

Stratum

A

B

C

Level of care and support

Low-intensity

High-intensity

High-intensity

Care and support coordination

ECT

ECT, case manager

ECT, case manager

Contacts (no.)

On patients’ initiative or initiated by ECT

Structured: ±1/month

Structured: ±2/month

Duration of individual care and support

Not applicable

6-12 months

6-12 months

Approach

Group

Individual

Individual

Focus

Self-management

Psychosocial

Health care