Table 2 An overview of the region-specific differences in conditions and potential solutions described in each scenario
| Â | Sparsely populated area from the experiences of VERA, her daughter, and her healthcare contacts | Urban area from the experiences of BO, his daughter, and his healthcare contacts | Rural area from the experiences of INGA, her husband, and her healthcare contacts |
|---|---|---|---|
Conditions for continuity of care | Missing the personal care and familiarity provided by a dedicated general practitioner (GP)* Dependence on the family carer and community for continuity of care* Dependence on stability among healthcare workers to compensate for the lack of GPs** Limited collaboration with healthcare providers across regional borders** | Challenging to navigate multiple care organizations and appointments* Lacking someone with an overarching responsibility** Lacking opportunities to maintain relational continuity** | Confident in knowing who to contact*** Challenging and time-consuming to access and review care plans** |
Potential solutions associated with continuity of care | Enhancing continuity in care by: Utilizing digital solutions to bridge gaps in care** | Enhancing continuity in care by:Â The team establishing continuity of care** Limiting care responsibility to smaller geographical areas for increased collaboration** | Enhancing continuity in care by:Â Increasing collaboration through team meetings** |