Person-centred care in chiropractic: a foundational but evolving commitment in contemporary practice.

Area of Science:

• Chiropractic Care
• Healthcare Quality
• Patient-Centeredness

Background:

• Person-centred care (PCC) is crucial for high-quality healthcare, improving outcomes and therapeutic relationships.
• PCC principles like respect and responsiveness align with chiropractic's core values.
• Consistent implementation of PCC in chiropractic practice presents significant challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the value and complexities of integrating person-centred care within chiropractic practice.
• To identify barriers hindering the consistent application of PCC in chiropractic settings.
• To propose strategies for enhancing PCC implementation in chiropractic.

Main Methods:

• This paper is a commentary examining the integration of PCC in chiropractic.
• It analyzes barriers including time constraints, training, patient expectations, and systemic support.
• Strategies for advancing PCC are discussed across multiple levels.

Main Results:

• Chiropractic is well-positioned to adopt PCC due to inherent professional alignment.
• Successful PCC integration requires viewing it as an intentional commitment, not an assumed practice.
• Barriers to PCC implementation in chiropractic are multifaceted.

Conclusions:

• Chiropractic can enhance patient care by intentionally embracing person-centred principles.
• Addressing barriers requires a concerted effort from clinicians, patients, and organizations.
• Systemic support and focused strategies are essential for equitable PCC implementation in chiropractic.