Background, Structure and Priorities of the 2013 Geneva Declaration on Person-centered Health Research

Area of Science:

• Health Services Research
• Medical Education
• Health Policy

Background:

• Declarations are crucial for advancing healthcare and translating knowledge into action.
• The International College on Person-Centered Medicine (ICPCM) aims to expand its influence through topic-specific declarations.
• The 2013 Geneva Declaration on Person-centered Health Research was developed to address these goals.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the development process of the 2013 Geneva Declaration on Person-centered Health Research.
• To identify and elaborate on priority research areas within person-centered medicine (PCM).
• To emphasize the necessity of increased PCM research and its integration into broader health research.

Main Methods:

• An iterative process involving the ICPCM Conference Series.
• Identification of key research themes through expert consensus and discussion.
• Review of existing literature and frameworks for person-centered care.

Main Results:

• The 2013 Geneva Declaration was established as a framework for person-centered health research.
• Identified research priorities include conceptual/ontological issues, clinical communication, diagnostic models, interventions, and training.
• Emphasized the need for empirical evidence to support PCM components.

Conclusions:

• There is a significant need for further research in person-centered medicine (PCM).
• Integrating PCM principles into general health research is essential for improving patient care.
• Dissemination and implementation of PCM knowledge through various scientific and translational tools are critical.