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The implications of patient focused care
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|September 15, 1993
Summary
Patient-focused hospitals are gaining attention. This article explores the background of patient-centered care and how the Central Middlesex hospital adapted these principles, impacting patient care and nursing roles.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Practice
- Patient Experience
Background:
- Growing discourse on patient-focused hospital models.
- Need for adaptable healthcare strategies in modern hospitals.
- Previous approaches to patient care and their limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the foundational concepts of patient-focused hospitals.
- To detail the adaptation of patient-centered care principles at Central Middlesex Hospital.
- To analyze the effects on patient care delivery and nursing responsibilities.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on patient-focused care concepts.
- Case study analysis of Central Middlesex Hospital's adaptation process.
- Qualitative assessment of implications for patient care and nursing roles.
Main Results:
- Central Middlesex Hospital successfully adapted patient-focused principles.
- Significant changes observed in patient care delivery models.
- Evolving role of nurses in a patient-centered environment.
Conclusions:
- The successful implementation of patient-focused care requires strategic adaptation.
- Patient-centered approaches enhance care delivery and redefine nursing practice.
- Further exploration of care protocol implementation is warranted.