Person-centred care: what nurses can learn from the patient perspective

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Public Health
• Health Policy

Background:

• Janet Scammell, Associate Professor at Bournemouth University, examines the role of patient advocacy groups.
• Evidence from National Voices, a coalition of health and social care charities in England, is considered.
• The study explores the impact of these charities on healthcare delivery and policy.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the evidence provided by National Voices.
• To understand the contributions of health and social care charities to the healthcare landscape in England.
• To evaluate the influence of patient advocacy on health policy.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of evidence from National Voices.
• Analysis of reports and publications from the coalition.
• Consideration of expert opinion from nursing and public health fields.

Main Results:

• National Voices plays a significant role in shaping health and social care policy.
• The coalition provides valuable evidence and advocacy for patients.
• Charitable organizations are key stakeholders in healthcare improvement.

Conclusions:

• The evidence presented by National Voices is crucial for policy development.
• Continued support for patient advocacy coalitions is essential for effective healthcare.
• Nursing and public health professionals should engage with such coalitions.