Understanding Nurses' Perceptions of Patient-Centered Care: The Influence of Interprofessional Collaboration

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Quality
• Nursing Research
• Interprofessional Collaboration

Background:

• Patient-centered care and interprofessional collaboration are crucial for high-quality healthcare.
• This study examined nurses' perceptions of these core healthcare principles in Vietnam.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate nurses' perceptions of patient-centered care.
• To explore factors influencing these perceptions, including interprofessional collaboration.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted with 320 nurses in Vietnam.
• Validated scales assessed interprofessional collaboration and patient-centered care perceptions.
• Multiple linear regression and mediation analysis were employed.

Main Results:

• Nurses reported moderate interprofessional collaboration (2.68 ± 0.41) and high patient-centered care (3.83 ± 0.57) perceptions.
• Interprofessional collaboration, patient-centered care training, work experience, and living area significantly predicted patient-centered care perception.
• Interprofessional collaboration mediated the link between patient-centered care training and patient-centered care perception.

Conclusions:

• Nurses' interprofessional collaboration perceptions significantly impact their views on patient-centered care.
• Enhancing collaboration through training and support can improve healthcare quality and consistency.