Why the study?
Increasingly prevalent valvular heart disease poses major challenges to the Canadian healthcare system due to population aging, workforce shortages, regional disparities, and rising demand for specialized care.
Does an integrated Spoke-Hub-Node framework improve access and efficiency of care for patients with valvular heart disease in Canada?
Design
Review
Key result
The proposed Spoke-Hub-Node framework provides a practical roadmap to optimize integrated, patient-centred care and improve equitable access for valvular heart disease across Canada.
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Should not yet alter Canadian VHD care delivery; leaves open whether Spoke-Hub-Node networks improve access or outcomes.
Does an integrated Spoke-Hub-Node framework improve access and efficiency of care for patients with valvular heart disease in Canada?
A Spoke-Hub-Node framework is proposed to address barriers in the Canadian healthcare system and optimize the delivery of care for patients with valvular heart disease.
Chan et al. (2026) conducted a review in Valvular heart disease. Spoke-Hub-Node framework was evaluated. The proposed Spoke-Hub-Node framework provides a practical roadmap to optimize integrated, patient-centred care and improve equitable access for valvular heart disease across Canada.