Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Ethical Standards II01:23

Ethical Standards II

1.2K
Ethical standards are the backbone of nursing practice, guiding nurses as they interact with patients, families, and colleagues. These standards are crucial for providing safe, empathetic care centered on the patient's needs.
Nurses are entrusted with upholding various ethical principles and standards. Nurses forge solid therapeutic relationships using trust, empathy, autonomy, confidentiality, and professional competence.
Confidentiality is crucial, embodying respect for individual privacy...
1.2K
Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model01:15

Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model

778
The case management model is a multidisciplinary approach that involves healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines, such as physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and pharmacists, working collaboratively to address the various needs of patients. Each healthcare professional brings unique expertise and perspectives, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition and tailoring treatment plans accordingly.
For example, a patient with a chronic...
778
Patient-centered Care01:13

Patient-centered Care

2.8K
Patient-centered care involves delivering care beyond inpatient hospitalization. Reflective practice can enhance a patient-centered approach. Reflective practice is a process of reasoning that considers all aspects of the present situation, including practicalities, learning from personal practice, and consideration of patient needs. Patients appreciate care decisions made while considering their input. Involving the patient in their care provides the patient with a sense of contribution rather...
2.8K
Dosage Regimen: Individualization01:24

Dosage Regimen: Individualization

105
Individualization in dosing regimens is the customization of medication doses for individual patients. Its necessity arises from the goal of maximizing therapeutic benefits while minimizing risks. This approach is pivotal because human responses to drugs can vary widely; what is effective for one person may be inadequate or excessive for another. Interpatient (intersubject) variability refers to differences in drug responses between individuals, while intrapatient (intrasubject) variability...
105
Methods of Documentation II: POMR01:26

Methods of Documentation II: POMR

1.3K
The Problem-Oriented Medical Record (POMR) revolutionized medical record-keeping by introducing a systematic approach focusing on the patient's problems rather than merely listing symptoms. Dr. Lawrence Weed's introduction of this method in the 1960s marked a significant advancement in medical documentation. The POMR framework consists of four key components: the database, problem list, plan of care, and progress notes.
1.3K
Guidelines for Nursing Documentation I01:30

Guidelines for Nursing Documentation I

1.6K
Quality documentation and reporting share essential characteristics that ensure they are practical and valuable resources for those who use them. These characteristics are:
Factual:  
The following points emphasize the significance of upholding accurate and unbiased documentation in healthcare.
1.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Health systems, health services and inequality in population health: the added value of integrating the three areas and overcoming silos.

Journal of epidemiology and community health·2026
Same author

Managing patients with mental health conditions in family medicine: a qualitative study exploring the experiences of general practitioners' experiences in Switzerland.

Family practice·2026
Same author

Digital clinic users in Finnish public primary care: their characteristics, reasons for visits, and equity considerations - a register study.

Scandinavian journal of primary health care·2026
Same author

[Social determinants of health and primary care: What's new in 2025 ?]

Revue medicale suisse·2026
Same author

[Medical homes : marketing argument or genuine transformation ? Lessons from the first French-speaking Swiss Medical Home Forum 2025].

Revue medicale suisse·2026
Same author

[Politic(s) and primary care A retrospective on the 7<sup>th</sup> symposium of the Francophone Primary Care Group].

Revue medicale suisse·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 17, 2025

E-Patient Counseling Trial E-PACO: Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy
06:28

E-Patient Counseling Trial E-PACO: Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy

Published on: August 1, 2019

8.7K

Patient enablement after a consultation with a general practitioner-Explaining variation between countries, practices

Elina Tolvanen1,2,3, Peter P Groenewegen4,5,6, Tuomas H Koskela1

  • 1Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, c/o coordinator Leena Kiuru, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.

Health Expectations : an International Journal of Public Participation in Health Care and Health Policy
|July 1, 2020
PubMed
Summary

Patient enablement varies significantly across general practitioners (GPs) and countries, influenced by patient factors and cultural dimensions. Understanding these variations is key for improving primary health care quality globally.

Keywords:
cultural dimensionsgeneral practicemulti-level modellingpatient enablementprimary health care

More Related Videos

Treatment Model for Young Patients with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction and Resultant Infertility
04:22

Treatment Model for Young Patients with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction and Resultant Infertility

Published on: May 30, 2025

623
Author Spotlight: Evaluating Clinicians' Adoption of Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Cannulation Through Simulation Training
05:04

Author Spotlight: Evaluating Clinicians' Adoption of Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Cannulation Through Simulation Training

Published on: August 9, 2024

1.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 17, 2025

E-Patient Counseling Trial E-PACO: Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy
06:28

E-Patient Counseling Trial E-PACO: Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy

Published on: August 1, 2019

8.7K
Treatment Model for Young Patients with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction and Resultant Infertility
04:22

Treatment Model for Young Patients with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction and Resultant Infertility

Published on: May 30, 2025

623
Author Spotlight: Evaluating Clinicians' Adoption of Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Cannulation Through Simulation Training
05:04

Author Spotlight: Evaluating Clinicians' Adoption of Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Cannulation Through Simulation Training

Published on: August 9, 2024

1.3K

Area of Science:

  • Primary Health Care Research
  • Health Services Research
  • Cross-cultural Health Studies

Background:

  • Patient enablement is a crucial metric for assessing primary health care quality.
  • A significant gap exists in the international comparative analysis of patient enablement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the factors contributing to variations in patient enablement among patients, general practitioners (GPs), and across different countries.
  • To identify independent variables associated with patient enablement.

Main Methods:

  • Multi-level logistic regression models were employed, incorporating patient, GP, and country-level variables.
  • Data were sourced from the Quality and Costs of Primary Care in Europe (QUALICOPC) study, complemented by PHAMEU data and Hofstede's cultural dimensions.
  • Analysis included calculating explained variances at each level and odds ratios for independent variables.

Main Results:

  • Patient and country-level factors explained substantial variance in patient enablement (50.6% country, 18.4% practice).
  • National cultural dimensions were major drivers of inter-country variation.
  • Patient characteristics and perceptions of consultations showed the strongest associations with enablement, while healthcare system structures did not.

Conclusions:

  • Significant international disparities in patient enablement exist, influenced by patient attributes and cultural contexts.
  • Patient-reported outcomes require careful interpretation considering cultural influences when evaluating healthcare system performance.