How can the principles of complexity science be applied to improve the coordination of care for complex pediatric patients?

A. G. Matlow; J. G. Wright; B. Zimmerman; K. Thomson; M. Valente

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How can the principles of complexity science be applied to improve the coordination of care for complex pediatric patients?

March 28, 2011

Matlow AG, Wright JG, Zimmerman B, et al. Qual Saf Health Care. 2006;15(2):85-8.

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The authors explore how complexity science can be applied to improve the coordination of pediatric care and offer ideas drawn from this perspective to drive further research.

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