title: [Interfaces in rehabilitation: three models].
abstract: Interfaces can cause disruptions in the care provision process. They can, however, also signify a differentiated and specialized division of labour of the care providing system. Three models for the description of interfaces are presented and compared: a linear model oriented towards the continuity of the provision of care for individuals, the Principal Agent (PA) Model from contract theory, and a complex systems model. In all three models coupling and information management are identified as essential interface functions. In regard to optimisation possibilities, the linear model leads to the case-management concept, the PA Model to integrated forms of provision and systems theory to context controlling.
authors.affiliation: Forschungsverbund Rehabilitationswissenschaften, Sachsen-Anhalt/Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Halle/Saale. reha-verbund.geschaeftsstelle@medizin.uni-halle.de
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Winge
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mohs
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Müller
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Nörenberg
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pannicke
authors.forename: B-P
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: Robra
mesh_terms: D019090:Case Management; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D016014:Linear Models; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012046:Rehabilitation; D012943:Social Security; D013597:Systems Analysis