[Person-centered wound care : Legitimation and theoretical concept]

Area of Science:

• Chronic wound care
• Healthcare models
• Patient-centeredness

Context:

• International associations advocate person-centered care (PCC) for chronic illnesses.
• PCC shifts focus from disease patterns to individual patient needs.
• This review examines PCC's application in chronic wound care.

Purpose:

• To define person-centered care (PCC).
• To establish the legitimacy of PCC in chronic wound management.
• To explore implementation strategies and barriers.

Summary:

• PCC is founded on patient health needs, expectations, and values, not solely clinical data.
• Key elements include patient education and shared decision-making.
• Implementation barriers include acute care focus, poor communication, and disease-oriented attitudes.
• Successful integration requires cultural, structural, and organizational changes.
• Patient-reported outcome and experience measures (PROM/PREM) are used for evaluation.

Impact:

• Successful PCC implementation demands organizational commitment and perseverance.
• Overcoming systemic and attitudinal barriers is crucial.
• The German-Austrian-Swiss Wound Healing Organization prioritizes PCC promotion.