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Sanjay Kalra1, Sourabh Sharma2, Madhur Verma3
1Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|March 14, 2026
Summary
Simplified versions of the Person-centered care Index (PCI) can improve its use in healthcare. New visual and textual formats offer user-friendly alternatives to the original PCI tool.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Quality
- Patient Experience Measurement
Background:
- Person-centered care is crucial in healthcare delivery.
- Validated tools like the Person-centered care Index (PCI) exist for measurement.
- Shorter, simpler tools can increase adoption across diverse healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop simplified, user-friendly versions of the Person-centered care Index (PCI).
- To propose visual, tabular, and brief textual alternatives to the original PCI.
- To enhance the appeal and expand the usage of PCI in various healthcare contexts.
Main Methods:
- Development of a visual representation of the PCI.
- Creation of a simplified tabular format for the PCI.
- Formulation of a brief textual version of the PCI.
Main Results:
- Proposed visual, tabular, and textual alternatives to the PCI.
- These simplified versions aim to complement the original tool.
- The alternatives are designed as user-friendly teaching instruments.
Conclusions:
- Simplified PCI versions can be effectively developed.
- These alternatives may increase the accessibility and application of person-centered care measurement.
- The proposed formats can serve as valuable educational resources for healthcare professionals.
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