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Optimizing Patient-Reported Experiences for Cardiovascular Disease: Current Landscape and Future Opportunities
Victor Okunrintemi1, Khurram Nasir2,3
1EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA.
Methodist Debakey Cardiovascular Journal
|November 2, 2020
Summary
Improving patient experience in cardiovascular disease care is crucial for better health outcomes. Optimizing patient-reported experiences can enhance overall healthcare quality and delivery for these patients.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Patient-Centered Care
- Cardiovascular Medicine
Background:
- Patient experience is integral to patient-centered care and healthcare quality improvement.
- Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally.
- Existing research links improved patient experience to better health outcomes in cardiovascular disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review findings on patient-reported health care experiences.
- To discuss the potential of optimizing patient experiences to improve cardiovascular disease outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on patient experience and cardiovascular disease outcomes.
- Synthesis of findings on patient-reported health care experiences.
Main Results:
- Studies indicate a positive association between enhanced patient experience and improved health outcomes in cardiovascular disease.
- Patient-reported experiences are a significant factor in the quality of care delivered.
Conclusions:
- Optimizing patient experience is a viable strategy for improving health outcomes in cardiovascular disease.
- Focusing on patient-reported experiences can enhance healthcare quality and delivery for cardiovascular patients.
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