kombinationsforløb

Kombinationsforløb is a Danish term used to describe a structured care or service trajectory that combines multiple components or interventions into a single, coordinated program. The concept is commonly applied within health and social services, education, and rehabilitation. The central idea is to integrate complementary elements—such as medical treatment, rehabilitation, social support, and educational activities—so that they are planned and executed as a coherent whole rather than as isolated services.

A kombinationsforløb is typically characterized by a jointly developed care plan involving the client and a multidisciplinary team; defined goals and milestones; alignment of timelines and responsibilities across sectors; regular review and adjustment; and information sharing within privacy limits.

Purpose and benefits: to improve continuity of care, reduce duplication, increase user involvement, and optimize outcomes and resource use. It is often used for complex or chronic conditions, rehabilitation after illness or injury, and scenarios requiring cross-sector collaboration among healthcare, social services, and employment support. The implementation may be organized around local or regional care pathways and requires governance structures, data standards, and interoperable documentation.

Challenges include coordinating across organizations and professions, ensuring data protection, resource requirements, and adapting to local contexts. Success depends on strong leadership, clear roles, sufficient funding, and an established workflow for monitoring progress. In policy and practice, kombinationsforløb is one approach within broader efforts to promote integrated, person-centered care and cross-sector collaboration.