Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Patient-centered Care

Patient-centered Care

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...

Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model

Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model

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 illness...

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by

Same author

Efficacy and safety of belimumab and anifrolumab in systemic lupus erythematosus: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism·2026

Same author

A systematic review supporting the Endocrine Society clinical practice guidelines on central precocious puberty.

The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism·2026

Same author

L5 Motor Paresis and Foot Drop Following Herpes Zoster Reactivation: An Unusual Presentation and Diagnostic Challenge in an Immunocompetent Patient - A Case Report.

Journal of primary care & community health·2026

Same author

The Prevalence of Fibromyalgia in the General Population and At-Risk Subpopulations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Anesthesia and analgesia·2026

Same author

The Role of Battlefield Acupuncture in Emergency Department Settings: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Journal of integrative and complementary medicine·2026

Same author

The Relationship of Digestible Carbohydrate Intake Level and Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Mayo Clinic proceedings·2026

Same journal

Implementing an Asthma Patient Decision Aid in Primary Care: A Qualitative Study of Clinicians' and Patients' Perspectives on Its Sustainability.

Journal of primary care & community health·2026

Same journal

Prompting Strategies for Large Language Models in Primary Care: A Primer for Clinician-Artificial Intelligence Interaction.

Journal of primary care & community health·2026

Same journal

Patient Perspectives on an Autonomous Wheelchair Transport Pilot in a Tertiary Medical Center: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Journal of primary care & community health·2026

Same journal

Refractive Error and Visual Function in Children Under Non-cycloplegic Screening Conditions.

Journal of primary care & community health·2026

Same journal

Health Information Sources Within Low Income Black Communities: A Families SHARE Study.

Journal of primary care & community health·2026

Same journal

Comparing the Documentation of Phosphatidylethanol and Alcohol History in Hypertension Management in Primary Care: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Journal of primary care & community health·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 13, 2026

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

Determining Patient Panel Size in Primary Care: A Meta-Narrative Review.

Abd Moain Abu Dabrh¹, Wigdan H Farah², Heidi M McLeod¹

¹Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA.

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health

|February 20, 2025

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Determining the ideal patient panel size (PPS) in primary care is complex. Smaller panels correlate with better patient satisfaction and continuity of care, but clinical outcomes show minimal impact.

Keywords:

access to care ambulatory care community-based interventions practice management primary care

More Related Videos

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

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

Published on: August 1, 2019

Implementation of a Real-Time Psychosis Risk Detection and Alerting System Based on Electronic Health Records using CogStack

Implementation of a Real-Time Psychosis Risk Detection and Alerting System Based on Electronic Health Records using CogStack

Published on: May 15, 2020

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 13, 2026

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

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

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

Published on: August 1, 2019

Implementation of a Real-Time Psychosis Risk Detection and Alerting System Based on Electronic Health Records using CogStack

Implementation of a Real-Time Psychosis Risk Detection and Alerting System Based on Electronic Health Records using CogStack

Published on: May 15, 2020

Area of Science:

Primary Care Medicine
Health Services Research
Healthcare Management

Background:

The optimal patient panel size (PPS) in primary care settings is not well-defined.
Factors influencing PPS and its impact on patient outcomes require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a meta-narrative review evaluating factors that influence patient panel size (PPS).
To assess the association between PPS and various patient outcomes, including clinical, process, and utilization measures.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive meta-narrative literature review was performed.
Searched electronic databases from inception through December 2023 for original studies.
Included 48 studies reporting on PPS determinants and related outcomes.

Main Results:

Identified 7 key factors influencing PPS, including patient demographics (age, sex, comorbidities) and practice characteristics (type, structure).
Smaller panels were linked to improved patient satisfaction, continuity of care, and health promotion.
Clinical outcomes, resource utilization, and costs showed minimal association with PPS.
Female clinicians and community-based centers often managed smaller panels, serving diverse patient populations.

Conclusions:

The ideal PPS is multifactorial, influenced by practice setting, patient demographics, and clinician attributes.
Patient-reported outcomes are more strongly associated with PPS than practice-related factors.
Primary care practices should customize panel sizes based on patient populations and ensure robust infrastructure for optimal, patient-centered care delivery.