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Research on person-centred clinical care
1Department of Behavioural Science, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway. rnstein.finset@basalmed.uio.no
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice
|January 7, 2011
Summary
Person-centred clinical care shows potential benefits for patients, including improved satisfaction and health outcomes. Communication skills training can enhance person-centred care delivery.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Research
- Clinical Communication Studies
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- Empirical evidence on person-centred clinical care is limited.
- Understanding patient-provider communication is crucial for effective healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review empirical studies on person-centred clinical care.
- To examine communication patterns between patients and healthcare providers.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive and selective literature review was conducted.
- Relevant studies on person-centred care and communication were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Person-centred clinical care may positively influence patient satisfaction, adherence, healthcare utilization, and health outcomes.
- Communication skills training can effectively promote person-centred communication.
Conclusions:
- The concept of person-centred care is underrepresented in current empirical literature.
- Further research is needed to operationalize person-centred care and study its impact.
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