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Advancing Practitioner Skills: Implementing a Taxonomy of Care Coordination for Rare Conditions

Advancing Practitioner Skills: Implementing a Taxonomy of Care Coordination for Rare Conditions

Introduction

In the realm of special education and therapy services, practitioners often encounter students with rare conditions that require complex care coordination. A recent study titled Developing a Taxonomy of Care Coordination for People Living with Rare Conditions: A Qualitative Study provides a framework that can significantly enhance the way practitioners manage these cases. This blog explores how the outcomes of this research can be implemented to improve practitioner skills and encourages further exploration of care coordination strategies.

Understanding the Taxonomy of Care Coordination

The study, conducted in the UK, aimed to develop a comprehensive taxonomy for coordinating care for individuals with rare conditions. This taxonomy is divided into six domains:

Implementing the Taxonomy in Practice

For practitioners working with students with rare conditions, understanding and implementing this taxonomy can streamline care coordination. Here are some practical steps:

Encouraging Further Research

While the taxonomy provides a robust framework, it is crucial for practitioners to engage in continuous learning and research. Attending conferences, webinars, and reading publications on care coordination can provide insights into new models and strategies. Practitioners are encouraged to collaborate with researchers to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented models and contribute to the development of new care coordination strategies.

Conclusion

Implementing the taxonomy of care coordination can significantly enhance the skills of practitioners working with students with rare conditions. By adopting a structured approach to care coordination, practitioners can ensure that students receive the comprehensive and personalized care they need. For those interested in exploring this topic further, the original research paper offers a detailed insight into the taxonomy and its applications.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Developing a taxonomy of care coordination for people living with rare conditions: a qualitative study.


Citation: Walton, H., Simpson, A., Ramsay, A. I. G., Hudson, E., Hunter, A., Jones, J., Ng, P. L., Leeson-Beevers, K., Bloom, L., Kai, J., Kerecuk, L., Kokocinska, M., Sutcliffe, A. G., Morris, S., & Fulop, N. J. (2022). Developing a taxonomy of care coordination for people living with rare conditions: a qualitative study. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-022-02321-w
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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