Patient-centred care in ophthalmology: current practices, effectiveness and challenges

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Patient-Centered Care

Background:

• Patient-centered care is increasingly recognized as crucial in healthcare delivery.
• Effective implementation in ophthalmology requires understanding various approaches and their impact.

Purpose of the Study:

• To summarize patient-centered care strategies in ophthalmology.
• To review the effectiveness of these patient-centered care approaches.

Main Methods:

• A systematic literature search was conducted using Entrez Pubmed.
• Articles were screened for relevance, excluding animal research and non-English publications.

Main Results:

• Sixteen relevant articles were reviewed.
• Patient-centered care enhances disease knowledge, doctor-patient communication, and patient well-being.
• Methods include patient education, communication techniques, personal records, caregiver education, on-site care, and shared appointments.

Conclusions:

• Current patient-centered care strategies in ophthalmology are beneficial.
• Wider implementation is needed, with further studies to establish evidence-based recommendations.