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Patient-centered care and adherence: definitions and applications to improve outcomes
Janice H Robinson1, Lynn C Callister, Judith A Berry
1College of Nursing, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. janicehrobinson@gmail.com
Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|January 6, 2009
Summary
Patient-centered care (PCC) involves patient involvement and individualized care, improving adherence and health outcomes. Measurement through patient feedback quantifies these essential characteristics for better healthcare quality.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Quality
- Patient Engagement
- Health Outcomes Research
Background:
- Patient-centered care (PCC) implementation is hindered by unclear definitions and measurement methods.
- Defining and measuring PCC is crucial for improving healthcare quality and patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify fundamental characteristics of patient-centered care (PCC).
- Clarify the definition of PCC.
- Propose a method for measuring PCC.
- Recommend effective PCC practices.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review across major databases (CINAHL, PubMed, Academic Search Premier, Cochrane Library).
- Focused on studies related to PCC, adherence, and communication.
Main Results:
- Identified core PCC characteristics: patient involvement in care and individualization of care.
- A numeric rating scale can quantify PCC from the patient's perspective.
- Effective PCC practices include communication, shared decision-making, and patient education.
Conclusions:
- Patient-centered care is a key indicator of healthcare quality.
- Understanding PCC characteristics aids implementation and measurement.
- Promoting PCC enhances patient adherence and responsibility for health.
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