Continuity of care: A systematic review and assessment of medical, economic, social and ethical aspects [Internet]

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The aim of this systematic review was to investigate treatment outcomes associated with receiving higher relational continuity of care for two patient groups whose problems are long term and treatment-intensive: patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and patients with severe mental illness, which includes schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression.