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A research method for locating community healthcare facilities in Italy: how to guarantee healthcare for all

Published:2023-09-19 Issue:1 Volume:32 Page:98-114
ISSN:1476-9018
Container-title:Journal of Integrated Care
language:en
Short-container-title:JICA

Author:

Gola Marco^ORCID,Fior Marika,Arruzzoli Stefano,Galuzzi Paolo,Capolongo Stefano,Buffoli Maddalena^ORCID

Abstract

PurposeThe new Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) has prioritised a new healthcare model that will establish the additional community healthcare facilities (CHFs). The paper proposes a methodology for supporting decision-making on location of the future facilities according to new parameters that consider how proximity to healthcare benefits communities. Rethinking the spatial parameters for locating future CHFs, focusing on fragile areas, creates a novel decision support system.Design/methodology/approachThe methodology is based on multifactor analysis and on geographic information system (GIS) mapping to simulate the potential and risks associated with the proposed location of CHFs, focusing on territorial contexts of metropolitan cities, medium-sized cities, and Inner Areas, characterized by different fragilities. This method aims to innovate urban planning practices by updating the practice of per-capita urban planning standards and promoting implementation of the 15-minute city model.FindingsThe method defines new spatial parameters useful to inform the appropriate location of CHFs in Italy's Inner Areas. This offers a new integrated approach to spatial design mixing urban planning and healthcare dimensions.Originality/valueThe methodology will bring about an integrated urban planning approach, which guides both transformative urban choices and health services' implementation according to the needs of communities.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

Public Administration,Sociology and Political Science,Health (social science)

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