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

Patient-centered care and interprofessional collaboration are fundamental to high-quality healthcare. This study investigated nurses' perceptions of patient-centered care and interprofessional collaboration and its factors.

A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted. A total of 320 nurses from multiple hospitals in Vietnam participated in the study. The Index of Interprofessional Team Collaboration for Expanded School Mental Health and Patient-Centered Care Scale were used to assess interprofessional collaboration and perceptions of patient-centered care. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression and mediation analysis.

Nurses reported moderate perceptions of interprofessional collaboration (2.68 ± 0.41) and relatively high perceptions of patient-centered care (3.83 ± 0.57). Multiple regression analysis revealed that perceptions of interprofessional collaboration (p < 0.001), patient-centered care training (p = 0.001), work experience (p = 0.001), and living area (p = 0.001) were significant predictors of patient-centered care perception. Interprofessional collaboration significantly mediated the relationship between patient-centered care training and patient-centered care perception.

Nurses' perceptions of interprofessional collaboration significantly influence their views on patient-centered care, and strengthening these perceptions through targeted training and organizational support could enhance care quality and consistency.